From the capital Derge towards Tro la ri pass(Cho la ri),meanders the river Zhi chu

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From the capital Derge towards Tro la ri pass(Cho la ri),meanders the river Zhi chu

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You can't travel for long in Kham without hearing about the legendary King Gesar of Ling. Though Tibetans from both Jyekundo (Yushu) and Golog lay claim as being the birthplace of Gesar, the king was most likely born on the Axu grasslands in Dege, though it is impossible to know for sure. The Axu grasslands can easily be reached by car from the town center.

Derge sits in a wooded valley at an elevation of 3200m/10,500 feet. It has some of the best hiking in the Kham region. East of Dege about 100kms is the small town of Manigango which is another stunning area with Mt Chola and Yilhun Lha Lake to explore. Derge is remote and not easy to get to, but it is one of the most amazing regions in Tibet. Dege is considered the cultural heart of Kham. It is one of the best places to see traditional Tibetan culture. The few people who do make their way to Dege are rewarded with a beautiful setting and a glimpse of the old way of Tibetan life.
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