Am I Still on Earth? A Springtime Walk Through Drepung Monastery Feels Otherworldly!

Nestled in the hills just outside Lhasa, Drepung Monastery in spring is a serene world of golden prayer halls, fluttering prayer flags, and blooming alpine flowers—and walking through it feels like stepping into a dream that’s been quietly unfolding for centuries. As I hiked up the stone path toward the monastery, the fresh spring air carried the sound of monks chanting in the distance. The sun was warm, the skies were impossibly blue, and tiny wildflowers peeked out from between ancient rocks along the hillside. The view over Lhasa? Breathtaking. It’s the kind of walk that slows you down—makes you notice everything. Drepung is one of the largest monasteries in Tibet, but it didn’t feel overwhelming. Instead, it felt timeless. I wandered past courtyards where saffron-robed monks studied scriptures under cherry trees just starting to bloom. Butter lamps flickered inside dark halls filled with towering statues, intricate mandalas, and centuries-old murals. There’s a deep stillness here, like the entire place is breathing peace. Outside, colorful prayer flags danced in the breeze, stretching across rooftops and ridgelines. I sat for a while on a sun-warmed stone bench, just watching them flutter against the mountains, feeling both small and full at the same time. Spring at Drepung Monastery isn’t just a walk—it’s a quiet moment of reflection, high above the city, surrounded by history, devotion, and beauty. #tripmoment #drepungmonastery #lhasaadventures #springintibet #spiritualjourney #monasterywalk #hiddengemsasia #sacredtravel #mindfulmoments #tibettravelmagic 🏔️🌸🕊️