Norbulingka, Lhasa situated on the western part of Lhasa is one of the most visited places of attraction. Norbulingka, Lhasa meaning Treasure Park in local Tobetan language is the largest man-made gardens in the entire autonomous region of Tibet. The park lies along the banks of the Kyichu River. It is about a kilometer to the southwest of Potala Palace.
Norbulingka in Lhasa covers a total area of 360,000 square meters. There are about 374 rooms housed inside the Park. The construction of this park started in about 1740s. Before this idea was materialized the land was a basically a wasteland. The exotic beauty and the peaceful setting of the land often attracted the seventh Dalai Lama. Later the magistrate of the Qing dynasty built a palace on this wasteland. A few years later, the seventh Dalai Lama ordered the building of the Kelsang Potrang. Finally after a series of expansions the area was turned into a park.
There are several palace complexes housed in the Park. These include the Tsokyil Potrang, the Kelsang Potrang,Takten Migyur Potrang and Golden Linka. All the complexes are divided into three different sections. The three sections include the palace part, the spacious section before the palace and the woods. Of all the complexes the Kelsang Potrang is the most famous of all. There are separate units that are divided as reading rooms, worshipping halls, bedrooms and sanctuaries. Tsokyil Potrang was constructed when Eight Dalai Lama came to power. All these complexes are beautiful pieces of architecture.
Norbulingka, Lhasa is endowed with great natural treasures. The varied types of trees and the flower plants housed in the garden enhance the beauty of the place manifold.
Opening hours
Visitors can come to the Norbulingka Lhasa on all days of the week. You can visit the park from 9 in the morning to 12 in the noon. In the evening the park remains open for public viewing from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Admission Fees
Tourists and locals are required to a small amount as admission charges.
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