Thiksey Monastery

Situated at an altitude of 11,800 feet, it is one of the most beautiful monasteries in Ladakh. It is famous for its pilgrim activities, architecture, and exploration. You can enjoy a beautiful view of the ...

Samstanling Monastery

Samstanling Monastery located in Sumlur village of Nubra Valley was founded by Lama Tsultim Nima, 140 years ago. It is considered to be an important Buddhist shrine. On the way and around the monastery the ...

Rizong Monastery

Yuma Changchubling is the more fascinating name of one of the famous monasteries in the Ladakh region that is Rizong Monastery. To the west of Alchi on the road to Lamayuru is the location of ...

Shey Monastery

A complex that comprises a monastery and a palace, Shey was once the summer capital of Ladakh. The monastery is known for its giant copper with a gilded gold statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, which is ...

​Phugtal Monastery

Known for being built along with the natural caves, Phuktal Monastery is one of the few monasteries in Ladakh that can only be reached by trekking. Situated in the remote Lungnak Valley, Phuktal or Phugtal ...

Takthok Monastery

About 46kms from the town of Leh, in a small village called Sakti, the Takthok Monastery is situated. The site of the monastery was once the meditation cave of Mahasidhas "Kunga Phuntsog". Takthok means 'rock ...

Stakna Monastery

Secluded and perched on a hill top is Stakna Monastery, on the banks of the Indus River, and gives the visitors an adorable view of Hemis, panoramic and exemplary. The structure of the monastery is ...

Spituk Monastery

An 11th-century monastery, Spituk Gompa or Pethup Gompa is known for its giant Kali statue that is revealed at the annual festival of Gustor. Spituk is at a short distance away from Leh and is ...

Likir Monastery

The white color buildings modified by the presence of a red roof are a scintillating view from a distance and Likir Monastery is the subject of discussion here. One of the oldest and well-maintained monasteries ...

Matho Monastery

Known for its annual Oracle Matho Nagrang Festival, Matho Monastery is one of the places to see near Leh. One of the two monasteries of the Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, Matho Monastery or Mangtro ...

Basgo Monastery

Nestled amidst the snow-capped mountains, Basgo Monastery is a strongly built spiritual center of Ladakh. This splendid monastery is 40 km away from Leh and is nestled on top of the cliffs in Basgo of ...

​Stok Monastery

This monastery was built in the 14th century by the Lama Lhawang Lotus and it has all of the 108 volumes that are part of the Kangyur. The new Gautama Buddha statue that was started ...

​Phyang Monastery

Phyang Monastery or Gangon Tashi Chodzong is a famous Buddhist institution in Ladakh. The place shares a distance of 20 km from the west of Leh. The name ‘Phyang monastery’ has been derived from “Gang ...

​Diskit Monastery

Diskit is the administrative center of Nubra valley and is popular for the ancient monasteries it holds. Belonging to the 14th century, this monastery is considered to be the largest and oldest monastery in Nubra ...

​Alchi Monastery

Alchi Monastery or Alchi Gompa (monastery and temple complex) lies about 65 km from Leh on the banks of the Indus River. Alchi is regarded as one of the most important Buddhist centers in Ladakh ...

​Thiksay Monastery

Noted for its resemblance to the Potala Palace in Tibet, Thiksey Monastery is the largest gompa in central Ladakh and a must-see place near Leh. One of the main attractions of Thiksey Monastery is the ...

Lamayuru Monastery

Lamayuru Monastery is located about 127 km west of Leh. In the 11th century, this was the place where Mahasiddha Naropa, an Indian Buddhist, is said to have come to live. The cave in which ...

​Hemis Monastery

Hemis has situated around 45 km to the south of Leh on the western banks of the Indus River. The Hemis Monastery is the biggest and very richly endowed monastery of Ladakh. It was built ...