Most Fascinating Monasteries Of Ladakh

Ladakh is a truly unique place as it is packed with all kinds of beautiful temples, stupas, and monasteries.

Thiksey monastery is located at the height of around 3500 kilometres. It is also houses one the biggest Maitreya Buddha statues ever.

Diskit Monastery is a huge monastery with gorgeous statues of Buddha and the spectacular mask dance ceremony.

Stakna Monastery offers the one-of-a-kind view of the Indus valley. Inside you will find beautiful statues of deities and some intricately painted artworks depicting Bodhisattva.

Phyang Monastery is home to a 900-year-old historical museum featuring ancient guns, all kinds of Chinese weaponry, and intricately made thangkas. The Sacred Dance Festival is a must-see when you visit Leh Ladak.

Phugtal Monastery is the remotest of all Ladak monasteries and the most mysterious one. Built right at the entrance into a cave, it is a perfect place for meditation and spiritual practices.

Hemis Monastery Built in 1672, it is one of the wealthiest Buddhist monasteries ever. It features a huge copper Buddha and numerous stupas prepared with gold, silver, and precious stones.

Spituk Monastery It’s a real heaven for those wishing to learn more about thangkas as the monastery houses a wide collection of them, along with ancient masks that are used during annual festivals.

Lamayuru Gompa is a monastery built in a real moon landscape known as Moonland. The area around resembles a barren moon landscape indeed.