[1] Perched at 3,800 meters above sea level, the monastery blends seamlessly into its rugged alpine environment, surrounded by juniper forests, glacial streams, and the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan range.
Its architecture features traditional whitewashed walls, golden roofs, and intricate murals depicting Marpa's life and teachings.
The surrounding forests, part of a protected watershed, sustain biodiversity critical to regional water systems.
The site preserves rare manuscripts and thangka scrolls documenting early Kagyu doctrines.
Modern conservation efforts since 2010 have stabilized its 14th-century prayer hall, while controlled tourism initiatives emphasize minimal ecological disruption.