World’s Loneliest Monk Lives In His Own Temple In The Middle Of Tibetan Lake 100 Miles From Nearest Town

World’s loneliest monk, Ahwang Pincuo, lives in his own temple, Rituo Temple, 100 miles away from civilisation situated in the middle of a Tibetan lake. This lake is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet.

Isolated spot of Ahwang Pincuo, is 100 miles from town, Gyantse and 3 miles to the nearest small village. His solitary circumstances will pass onto a successor.

The Rituo Temple is inhabited by the "world's loneliest monk" Ahwang Pincuo. Credit: Rex

Rituo Temple is known as the loneliest temple of Tibet and is inhibited by the world’s loneliest monks for the last 700 years. These monks used to watch over the holy temple and dedicate their lives in prayer and meditation.

The temple is situated on a thin patch of land stretching into Yamdrok, one of the three holy lakes of Tibet. Credit: Alamy

Its name is derived from the presence of a centuries-old rock. It is said that the rock has power to cure all diseases. This temple boasts amazing views of striking landscapes.
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