Popular Monasteries Of Ladakh

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Ladakh, often referred to as the "Land of High Passes," is renowned for its stunning monasteries (or gompas) that reflect its rich Buddhist heritage

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Hemis Monastery: One of the largest and wealthiest monasteries in Ladakh, known for its stunning architecture and annual Hemis Festival held in honor of Guru Padmasambhava

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Thiksey Monastery: A beautiful monastery situated on a hilltop, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. It's known for its impressive architecture and collection of Buddhist artifacts

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Diskit Monastery: A 14th-century monastery situated in the Nubra Valley. It's known for its stunning architecture, beautiful frescoes, and the iconic 32-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha statue

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Alchi Monastery: A 12th-century monastery situated in the Alchi village. It's known for its stunning architecture, beautiful frescoes, and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Stakna Monastery: Perched on a hill shaped like a tiger's nose, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. It houses a beautiful collection of Buddhist artifacts and paintings

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Stok Monastery: A 14th-century monastery situated in the picturesque Stok village. It's known for its beautiful architecture, stunning views, and the Stok Palace Museum

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Spituk Monastery: A hilltop location offering stunning views of Leh and its airport. It is famous for the annual Spituk Gustor Festival, showcasing masked dances

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Likir Monastery: A 14th-century monastery situated near Leh. It's known for its massive golden statue of Maitreya Buddha, and houses ancient manuscripts and thangkas (Buddhist paintings on cloth)

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Matho Monastery: The only monastery of the Sakya sect in Ladakh, with vibrant murals and thangkas. Famous for the Matho Nagrang Festival, where oracles make predictions for the coming year

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