Nyalam

Nyalam (聂拉木) is a town in Xigatse prefecture near the Nepalese border.

Get in

Located on the Friendship Highway.

See

• Nyalam Pelgyeling Monastery, 10 km north of Nyalam, near the village of Zhonggang (Tibetan name). A monastery built around a cave where the enlightened yogi Milarepa (1040-1123) and his disciple Rechungpa spent many years in meditation. Rebuilt in 1983 with assistance from Nepalese craftsmen.

Do

• Sacred sites. There are several sacred sites and caves associated with Milarapa and other Buddhist yogis in the Lapchi mountain area.
• Trekking. The landscape of the region and the stunning scenery lends itself to trekking.

Buy

There is a Bank of China branch here, but it does not offer ATM or currency exchange.

Eat

Several restaurants are located along the highway.

Sleep

• Nyalam Binguan and the Snowlands Hotel (Xueyu Luguan) are located across the street from each other.
• Road Worker's Hotel, at crossroads.

Go next

• Xigatse