Ngari Prefecture district, Ngari Prefecture, China

Places to visit near Burang

Burang is a town in Ngari Prefecture district, Ngari Prefecture, China, home to about 5,026 people. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 buddhist sites, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 caves. The must-see places are Tegla Kar Dzong (2 km), Simbiling Monastery (2 km) and Khojarnath Gompa (18 km).

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Burang at a glance

Location
Ngari Prefecture district, Ngari Prefecture, China
Population
about 5,026
Coordinates
30.2956° N, 81.1751° E
Places within 50 km
123 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for caves
Airport
Pantnagar Airport (PGH), 270 km

Top places to visit near Burang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Burang: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Burang

119 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Burang. The closest is 江生登巴 (7 km); the best-known is Om Parvat (22 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Buddhist sites near Burang

25 buddhist sites within 100 km of Burang. The closest is Gokung Monastery (1 km); the best-known is Simbiling Monastery (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Burang

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Burang. The closest is Purang Hydro-electric Dam (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Burang

17 caves within 100 km of Burang. The closest is Chhangru Rakhu Cave (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Burang

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Burang. The closest is Tegla Kar Dzong (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Burang

10 temples within 100 km of Burang. The closest is Lauhasoor Mandir लौहासुर मन्दिर (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Burang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 112 km on the road.

  1. Start in Burang
  2. 25 km Gurla Mandhata · viewpoint, Ngari Prefecture
  3. 34 km Khojarnath Gompa · monastery, Ngari Prefecture
  4. 28 km Om Parvat · viewpoint, Pithoragarh
  5. 22 km Simbiling Monastery · monastery, Ngari Prefecture
  6. 1 km Tegla Kar Dzong · heritage site, Ngari Prefecture
  7. 2 km Back to Burang

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How to reach Burang

  • By air: Pantnagar Airport (PGH), Pantnagar — about 270 km by road

All places near Burang by distance

Within 15 km of Burang

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Burang by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints73119江生登巴 (7 km)
Buddhist sites1125Gokung Monastery (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs620Purang Hydro-electric Dam (10 km)
Caves217Chhangru Rakhu Cave (42 km)
Forts & heritage911Tegla Kar Dzong (2 km)
Other attractions910Mani Peme (31 km)
Temples810Lauhasoor Mandir लौहासुर मन्दिर (32 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens38Kangsirong Protected Forest - Gunjiyals (39 km)
Treks05Great Himalayan Trail India (51 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves13Lachalo (48 km)
Waterfalls03Chyachhara Jharna (77 km)
Parks11Pangfan Kauwa (41 km)

Burang: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Burang?

Tegla Kar Dzong (heritage site, about 2 km), Simbiling Monastery (monastery, about 2 km), Khojarnath Gompa (monastery, about 18 km), Om Parvat (viewpoint, about 22 km), Gurla Mandhata (viewpoint, about 25 km), Lade Monastery (monastery, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Burang?

123 places on Spotwander: 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 buddhist sites, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 caves, 9 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Burang?

江生登巴, about 7 km by road; Zhala Ri (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Burang?

Gokung Monastery, about 1 km by road; Simbiling Monastery (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Burang?

Purang Hydro-electric Dam, about 10 km by road; Ṭakmachchū (30 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Burang?

Start in Burang, visit Gurla Mandhata, then Khojarnath Gompa, then Om Parvat, then Simbiling Monastery, then Tegla Kar Dzong, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Burang?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for caves.

How do I reach Burang?

By air: Pantnagar Airport (PGH), about 270 km by road.

Towns near Burang

Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Burang’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.