In Ladakh, monasteries are also one of the major tourist attractions of the valley. Most of the people visit Ladakh either to explore scenic views or monasteries or experience adventure activities in extreme elevation. The entire valley is dotted with numerous numbers of monasteries belong to both Mahayana and Hinayana sects of Buddhism. All these […]

Hemis Monastery is the richest monastery in India with its wealthy collection of ancient relics like the stupas made of gold and silver, statues of Lord Buddha made of copper, thangkas, murals and various paintings. It is revered as the largest Buddhist institution in Ladakh region of Indian state of J&K. It has more than […]

Stakna Monastery is an ancient monastery of Drugpa sect that is located in Leh district, at a distance of about 21 km from Leh town. The monastery was found in the late 16th century by Chosje Jamyang Palkar, a saint and scholar from Bhutan. It has a sacred Arya Avalokiteswara statue from Kamrup, Assam. Presently, […]

Shey Monastery is located on a high rock about 15 km south of the Leh town on the bank of Indus River. The gompa was built by the first Ladakhi king Lhachen Palgyigon. According to legend, it was the seat of power of the pre Tibetan Kings. It has one prime attrction- Victory Stupa, which […]

Likir Monastery or Likir Gompa, is located in a village named Saspol , approximately 52 km (32 miles)west of Leh. This is a monastery of Gelugpa monastic order of Tibetan Buddhism. It was built by Lama Duwang Chosje, under the command of the fifth King of Ladakh, Lhachen Gyalpo. The complex of the monastery houses […]

Karsha Monastery (Karsha Gompa) is a Buddhist monastery that located in Padum valley of the Zansakar Region in J&K. The Gompa is also known by the name of Karsha Chamspaling. It is the most largest and important Buddhist shrine of the Zanskar region. This monastery was founded by Phagspa Shesrab, a translator, under the Yellow […]

Diskit Gompa is considered to be the most ancient and largest Buddhist monastery of the Nubra Valley. This monastery belongs to Gelugpa, the yellow hat sect of Tibetan Buddism. It was founded in the 14th century by Changzem Tserab Zangpo, a follower of Tsong Kahapa, the founder of the sect. This monastery is a sub-gompa […]

The Bardan Monastery or Bardan Gompa is an ancient monastery that located in 12 km south of Padum, in Zanskar of Ladak Region. This historical monastery dates back to 17th century. It belongs to the Durgpa-Kargyud, a sect of Tibetan Buddhism and it is also considered to be one of the first monasteries of this […]

Alchi monastery is said to be the famous and oldest monastery of the Ladakh region. It is administered and managed by Likir monasatery. The straucture of the monastery dates back to the year 1000 AD and was built by Rinchen Zangpo, a translator. According to legend, thirty two sculptors and wood carvers from Kashmir were […]

The Stongdey monastery is the second largest monastic institution of Zanskar region. It lies 18 km north of Padum on the road to Zangla. It belongs to Gelugpa sect and inhabited by around 60 Buddhist monks of this monastic order. It was founded by Lama Marpa Lotsawa, the famous translator in 1052 CE. Later on, […]