Gandan Si
Temple Prominent Lhasa Tibetan Buddhist monastery with large Buddha statue
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Tips for Visiting Gandan Si #
- Arrange your Tibet Travel Permit through a registered Lhasa tour operator before arrival-foreign visitors cannot visit monasteries outside Lhasa without the proper permits and an organized trip.
- Ganden (Gandan) is typically done as a day trip east of Lhasa; depart early from the city to allow time to attend monk ceremonies and to cope with the rural road conditions.
- Acclimatize in Lhasa for at least 48 hours before visiting Ganden and expect limited visitor facilities at the monastery-plan logistics with your operator accordingly.
Best Time to Visit Gandan Si #
Gandan Si (Gandantegchinlen Monastery) is best visited in spring or autumn for milder weather; expect high-altitude conditions year-round and busy times during religious festivals.
Weather & Climate near Gandan Si #
Gandan Si's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Winter) - Subarctic (Dry Winter) climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 18°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -15°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -12°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -7°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -4°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (103 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -3°C. Almost no rain.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -10°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
