The temple has only one monk in Tibet

Many foreign newspapers call this the loneliest temple in the world.

This is Rituo (meaning mountain rock) in Tibet. The name comes from a rock that can cure all diseases. Natives say it still exists today. According to The Sun, Rituo is the loneliest temple in the world with about 700 years of history. It is like a jewel hidden in the highlands because there are very few visitors. Rituo Temple was built in a special position when located on Lake Yamdrok – one of the three sacred lakes of the Tibetans. The only person living in the temple is the monk Ahwang Pincuo. His daily job is to collect lake water, chant sutras and meditate. Through each generation, the temple is reserved for only one monk to keep. Ahwang Pincuo is the newest and he will pass it over to his successor at the right time. This temple is truly separate from the rest of the world. The closest town to it is Gyantse, which is up to 160 kilometers away. Upon returning, those lucky enough to visit the temple talk a lot about the tranquility and peace here. The breathtaking view from the temple is what visitors want to experience when arriving here. “You can see the Tibetan antelopes passing by. The geese are feeding in the beautiful lake water. When night falls, the starry sky is reflected on the lake surface,” wrote The Sun. describe. There is only one road connecting this temple to the mainland. That is the metaphor for the “lone path” – the journey that monk Ahwang Pincuo must go through while there. With ideal geographical conditions (high, no light pollution …), this is also a great spot for astrophotography lovers.