Karsha Monastery is located in Zanskar Region , Jammu & Kashmir, India. Phagspa Shesrab founded this monastery. Other names of this monastery are Karsha Gompa and Karsha Chamspaling. This gompa belongs to Yellow Hat order. What to see at Karsha Monastery: In Zanskar region this is the largest monastery. This monastery is famous for rock carvings. Rinchen...
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Hemis Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. It is located in Hemis, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, India. In the Ladakh region, this is the largest monastic institutions. In the Himalayan Region, more than 1000 monks reside in this monastery. For this monastery there are 200 branches. What to see in Hemis Monastery: Of all the monasteries in India, Hemis...
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Stok Monastery is a Buddhist Monastery in Leh district, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, India. Lama Lhawang Lotus has founded this monastery in 14th century. What to see at Stok Monastery: This is one of the beautiful places for the natural lovers and trekking lovers. It is surrounded by Indus valley, Markha valley and Stock Kangri Ranges. This was established...
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Shey Monastery is located in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, India. Leh is 15kms away from Shey Monastery. This is also known as Shey Palace. It was built in 1655 by king of Ladakh, Deldan Namgyal. Earlier this place was acted as summer recreation place for king of Ladakh. What to see in Shey Monastery: This monastery is famous for giant copper with gilded gold...
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Alchi Monastery is a Buddhist Monastery located in Alchi Village in Leh district, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, India. In Alchi Village there are four hamlets. Out of these 4 hamlets, this is the most famous and oldest monastery. Likir Monastery is administering this monastery. Major festival celebrates at this gompa is Ladakh festival. This festival celebrates for...
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Phuktal Monastery is located in southern eastern Zanskar, Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, India. Gangsem Sherap Sampo founded this monastery in 12th century. Phuktal means cave. Other name of this monastery is Phugta Gompa. What to see at Phuktal Monastery: Construction of this monastery is unique. This monastery looks like honey comb. For the Tibetan...
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