{"id":9230,"date":"2020-12-24T08:06:42","date_gmt":"2020-12-24T08:06:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=9230"},"modified":"2024-02-07T12:39:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T12:39:17","slug":"10-best-monasteries-in-ladakh-that-you-must-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/10-best-monasteries-in-ladakh-that-you-must-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Monasteries in Ladakh That You must Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ladakh is a Buddhist-dominated region that has had so many monasteries since times immemorial. Further, the monasteries in Ladakh are more than just religious places as people come here to seek inner peace and relaxation. Include these monasteries on your trip to Ladakh for enjoying a splendid medley of the snow-capped mountains and the sprawling deserts.<\/p>\n<p>Ladakh has a beauty that lures and attracts visitors from all over the world. Its majestic terrains and sparkling heritage are so worthy of being seen once in a lifetime. <strong>The monasteries here are simply breathtaking holding the structures of Buddha bold in their d\u00e9cor.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/10-best-monasteries-in-ladakh-that-you-must-visit\/#list-of-the-10-most-famous-monasteries-in-ladakh\" >List of the 10 Most Famous Monasteries in Ladakh:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/10-best-monasteries-in-ladakh-that-you-must-visit\/#1-thiksey-monastery\" >1. Thiksey Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/10-best-monasteries-in-ladakh-that-you-must-visit\/#2-likir-monastery\" >2. Likir Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/10-best-monasteries-in-ladakh-that-you-must-visit\/#3-hemis-monastery\" >3. Hemis Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/10-best-monasteries-in-ladakh-that-you-must-visit\/#4-stakna-monastery\" >4. Stakna Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/10-best-monasteries-in-ladakh-that-you-must-visit\/#5-diskit-monastery\" >5. Diskit Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/10-best-monasteries-in-ladakh-that-you-must-visit\/#6-spituk-monastery\" >6. Spituk Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/10-best-monasteries-in-ladakh-that-you-must-visit\/#7-lamayuru-monastery\" >7. Lamayuru Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/10-best-monasteries-in-ladakh-that-you-must-visit\/#8-phyang-monastery\" >8. Phyang Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/10-best-monasteries-in-ladakh-that-you-must-visit\/#9-takthok-monastery\" >9. Takthok Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/10-best-monasteries-in-ladakh-that-you-must-visit\/#10-alchi-monastery\" >10. Alchi Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/10-best-monasteries-in-ladakh-that-you-must-visit\/#11-matho-monastery\" >11. Matho Monastery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"list-of-the-10-most-famous-monasteries-in-ladakh\"><\/span>List of the 10 Most Famous Monasteries in Ladakh:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-thiksey-monastery\"><\/span>1. Thiksey Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19750 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Thiksey-Monastery-Ladakh.jpg\" alt=\"Thiksey Monastery, Ladakh\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Thiksey-Monastery-Ladakh.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Thiksey-Monastery-Ladakh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Thiksey-Monastery-Ladakh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Thiksey-Monastery-Ladakh-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Thiksey Gompa is one of the best monasteries ever witnessed in Ladakh. Besides, it was built by Sherab Zangpo in 1430 AD. There are so many holy shrines inside the monastery with the famous one named Nyerma. The moment the shrine was constructed, it was the biggest in history. The monastery is a 12-storeyed building housing more than 500 monks.<\/p>\n<p>The monastery is looked after by the people of the Yellow Hat Sect. Besides, there are larger scriptures of journals, Buddhist books, stupas, swords, and Thangka paintings.<\/p>\n<p>The Thiksey Monastery has some precious collections never seen before. The Maitreya Buddha statue is about 15 m that took over 4 years to make. It is the most photographed statue of Buddha by the people.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-likir-monastery\"><\/span>2. Likir Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21103 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Likir-Monastery-Leh-Ladakh.jpg\" alt=\"Likir Monastery, Leh Ladakh\" width=\"1104\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Likir-Monastery-Leh-Ladakh.jpg 1104w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Likir-Monastery-Leh-Ladakh-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Likir-Monastery-Leh-Ladakh-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Likir-Monastery-Leh-Ladakh-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1104px) 100vw, 1104px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Likir Monastery was founded in the 14<sup>th<\/sup> century by Lama DuwangChosje. Also known as the Likir Gompa and located about 53 km west of Likir Village.<\/p>\n<p>This is the first monastery to be introduced by the Buddhists according to Buddhist Mythology. There is a museum present there showcasing a wide range of Tibetan relics and artifacts.<\/p>\n<p>The Monastery was first built in the 11<sup>th<\/sup> century but was destroyed completely by fire. The primary building was ruined and it was reconstructed again in the 18<sup>th<\/sup> century.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Suggested Packages for Ladakh:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/6-days-romantic-ladakh-trip-itinerary.html\">5 Nights 6 Days Ladakh Trip\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-days-itinerary-leh-ladakh.html\">Ladakh Package for 7 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/4-nights-5-days-leh-ladakh-itinerary.html\">4 Nights 5 Days Ladakh Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/5-nights-6-days-leh-ladakh-itinerary.html\">Ladakh Tour for 6 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/ladakh-with-turtuk-village-itinerary.html\">6 Nights 7 Days Ladakh Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/8-days-leh-ladakh-tour-package-itinerary.html\">7 Nights 8 Days Ladakh Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-kashmir-leh-ladakh-itinerary.html\">10 Days Ladakh Kashmir Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/ladakh-tours\/\">More Ladakh Packages for Click here&#8230;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-hemis-monastery\"><\/span>3. Hemis Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21101 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hemis-Monastery-Ladakh2.jpg\" alt=\"Hemis Monastery, Ladakh\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hemis-Monastery-Ladakh2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hemis-Monastery-Ladakh2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hemis-Monastery-Ladakh2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hemis-Monastery-Ladakh2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Hemis Monastery is yet another largest monastery located around 53km from Leh. It is situated on the Southern banks of the Indus river.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, The Hemis Monastery is the richest monastery present in Leh and Tibet. Likewise, it was built by the ruling king named King Singge Namgyal.<\/p>\n<p>The Monastery shares its origin with Naropa, an Indian Buddhist attaining enlightenment in the region. The monastery is so attractive and beautiful decorated on all four sides with colorful prayer flags.<\/p>\n<p>The flags when fluttering in the breeze mean sending prayers to Lord Buddha.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-stakna-monastery\"><\/span>4. Stakna Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21102 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Stakna-Monastery-Ladakh.jpg\" alt=\"Stakna Monastery, Ladakh\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Stakna-Monastery-Ladakh.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Stakna-Monastery-Ladakh-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Stakna-Monastery-Ladakh-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Stakna-Monastery-Ladakh-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Stakna Monastery, also known as the Tiger&#8217;s Nose is such a serene and calm monastery, small in its size. Further, it houses numerous paintings and Buddhist scriptures with many sister monasteries like the Stakrimo and Sani.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, the monastery was founded by King Jamyang Namgyal in 1580. The Stakna Monastery offers some jaw-dropping views of the snow-capped mountains making it once in a lifetime visit monastery.<\/p>\n<p>The exotic valleys surrounding the Indus Valley are superb and stunning. The Monastery is located on the left bank of the Indus River sitting on a hilltop.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-diskit-monastery\"><\/span>5. Diskit Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19283 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Maitreya-Buddha-Statue-Monastery-Ladakh.jpg\" alt=\"Maitreya Buddha Statue, Diskit Monastery Ladakh\" width=\"1200\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Maitreya-Buddha-Statue-Monastery-Ladakh.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Maitreya-Buddha-Statue-Monastery-Ladakh-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Maitreya-Buddha-Statue-Monastery-Ladakh-1024x728.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Maitreya-Buddha-Statue-Monastery-Ladakh-768x546.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Diskit monastery is one of the oldest monasteries located in Ladakh. Presently, the Monastery showcasing the Tibetan culture is located in the Nubra Valley, known popularly for its picturesque environment and scenes.<\/p>\n<p>The monastery was founded in the 14<sup>th<\/sup> century by ChangzemTsera Zangpo belonging to the Gelugpa Sect. There are various Buddhist images and idols other than the idols of guardian gods.<\/p>\n<p>Also, it houses such a huge drum. The Monastery is loved by the visitors offering solemnity and inner peace to the visitors.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-spituk-monastery\"><\/span>6. Spituk Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21104 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Spituk-Monastery-Ladakh.jpg\" alt=\"Spituk Monastery, Ladakh\" width=\"1200\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Spituk-Monastery-Ladakh.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Spituk-Monastery-Ladakh-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Spituk-Monastery-Ladakh-1024x639.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Spituk-Monastery-Ladakh-768x479.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Spituk Monastery is located on a hilltop built in the 11<sup>th<\/sup> century by Od-Ide. Likewise, the three chapels present in Spituk are Stok, Sankar, and Saboo. The Monastery is home to some ancient scriptures, idols, statues, etc.<\/p>\n<p>The Word Spituk defines as exemplary and is home to around 100 monks. There is also an inspiring image of Mahakaal, whose face is kept covered.<\/p>\n<p>It is opened only during the Annual festival of Spituk celebrated in January. Some antique arms, icons, and masks are the rich collections of the Thangkas. The Monastery has all of this preserved beautifully.<\/p>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Ladakh Travel by Cities:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/ladakh-tours\/packages-from-delhi.html\">Package for Ladakh from Delhi <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/ladakh-tours\/packages-from-mumbai.html\">Leh Ladakh Itinerary from Mumbai <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/ladakh-tours\/packages-from-bangalore.html\">Trip from Bangalore to Ladakh<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/ladakh-tours\/packages-from-kolkata.html\">Ladakh Package from Kolkata <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/ladakh-tours\/packages-from-chennai.html\">Leh Ladakh Tour Package from Chennai <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/ladakh-tours\/packages-from-pune.html\">Ladakh Tour Package from Pune <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/ladakh-tours\/packages-from-pune.html\">Trip to Ladakh from Hyderabad <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/ladakh-tours\/packages-from-ahmedabad.html\">Ahmedabad to Ladakh Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/ladakh-tours\/packages-from-srinagar.html\">Ladakh Trip from Srinagar <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/ladakh-tours\/packages-from-manali.html\">Leh Ladakh Package from Manali<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-lamayuru-monastery\"><\/span>7. Lamayuru Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19379 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lamayuru_monastery.jpg\" alt=\"Lamayuru, Monastery, Ladakh\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lamayuru_monastery.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lamayuru_monastery-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lamayuru_monastery-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Lamayuru_monastery-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Before the Buddhist religion, the Lamayuru Monastery was the religious center for the Bon religion. Besides, the Tibetan translator built the temple of Senge Sgang, which still remains.<\/p>\n<p>There are other four rooms as well, seen even till today. It is a large 4-storeyed building comprising the Dukhang and the richly furnished Zimshungs. The landscape surrounding the monastery is like a lunar landscape called Moonland.<\/p>\n<p>The place was first used by Indian Saint Naropa making the river dry up. There is also a cave in the monastery for the main prayer to take place. This is where Naropa meditated during his reign.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-phyang-monastery\"><\/span>8. Phyang Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21105 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Phyang-Monastery-Ladakh.jpg\" alt=\"Phyang Monastery, Ladakh\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Phyang-Monastery-Ladakh.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Phyang-Monastery-Ladakh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Phyang-Monastery-Ladakh-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Phyang-Monastery-Ladakh-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Phyang Monastery belongs to the Red Sect in the Buddhist culture. Furthermore, it is one of the impressive monasteries to be found in Ladakh. The hilltop where the monastery is situated offers some spellbinding views.<\/p>\n<p>The monastery is a white and ochre-colored structure becoming an important teaching hub for Digung scriptures. The wall paintings at the Monastery are also of culture and heritage. It is a 900-year-old museum showing idols and Mongolian and Chinese weapons.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-takthok-monastery\"><\/span>9. Takthok Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21106 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Takthok-Monastery-Ladakh.jpg\" alt=\"Takthok Monastery, Ladakh\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Takthok-Monastery-Ladakh.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Takthok-Monastery-Ladakh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Takthok-Monastery-Ladakh-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Takthok-Monastery-Ladakh-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Takthok Monastery is located in Sakti Village showing the Nyingampa traditions. Further, the monastery is home to around 55 lamas.<\/p>\n<p>The architecture is fantastic with rocky roofs and walls, a courtyard, an assembly hall, murals, and frescos. It is the throne of the Holy Dalai Lama.<\/p>\n<p>There are 108 volumes of Kandshur teachings of the Buddha preserved importantly. The monastery is around 50 km from Leh and can be reached easily through cabs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you&#8217;re planning to travel to Ladakh, here is some information you should know:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-leh-ladakh\/\">10 Best Places to Visit in Leh Ladakh<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-festival-and-events-of-ladakh\/\">10\u00a0Most Popular Festival and Events of Ladakh<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/ladakh-reopen-pangong-lake-for-tourist-after-covid-19\/\">Ladakh reopen Pangong Lake for tourist after Covid 19<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-in-leh-ladakh-in-may\/\">Best Destinations to See Ladakh in May<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-leh-ladakh-in-june\/\">Ladakh Famous Tourist Places Visit in June<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-ladakh-in-august\/\">Popular Tourist Attractions Ladakh in August<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-ladakh\/\">14 Things to Do in Leh Ladakh<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/reasons-to-visit-leh-ladakh\/\">Check out the Ladakh for 10 Best Reasons to Visit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/top-places-to-visit-ladakh-in-september\/\">Best Places to See in Leh Ladakh in September<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/interesting-facts-about-jammu-kashmir\/\">11 Interesting facts about Jammu &amp; Kashmir<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/popular-folk-dances-of-jammu-kashmir\/\">Popular Folk Dances of Jammu Kashmir<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-alchi-monastery\"><\/span>10. Alchi Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21080 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Alchi-Monastery-Ladakh2.jpg\" alt=\"Alchi Monastery, Ladakh\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Alchi-Monastery-Ladakh2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Alchi-Monastery-Ladakh2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Alchi-Monastery-Ladakh2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Alchi-Monastery-Ladakh2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Alchi Monastery is one of the most sought and reputed monasteries located in Leh Ladakh. Further, it is also a branch of the Likir by LotsawaRinchen Zangpo.<\/p>\n<p>Alchi is actually located on plain land with three complex sections built into it. Firstly, the Dukhang, Sum Tsek, and the Manjushri Temple. It hosts several books, paintings, sculptures, and figurines.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-matho-monastery\"><\/span>11. Matho Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-21107 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Matho-Monastery-Ladakh.jpg\" alt=\"Matho Monastery, Ladakh\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Matho-Monastery-Ladakh.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Matho-Monastery-Ladakh-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Matho-Monastery-Ladakh-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Matho Monastery is located on the banks of the Indus River and is the only monastery following the Sakya Sect of Buddhism. The monastery is 500 years old with impressive collections of Thangas and statues.<\/p>\n<p>Further, the monastery is beautifully decorated with murals and paintings. The Nagrang festival and the Cham dances are the best in the monastery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The monasteries in Ladakh are havens for the Buddhists and all the visitors coming here to seek solace. Plan a trip to Ladakh sooner to enjoy the spectacular topographical monasteries besides the snow-capped mountains and lakes. Follow the unique culture and history of these monasteries to perfection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Tour Packages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[metaslider id=8782]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-india\/\">Best Tourist Places in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-best-places-to-visit-in-october-attractions\/\">Places to Visit India in October<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-india-in-december\/\">Places to Visit India in December<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-india-in-march\/\">Famous Places to Visit India in March<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/10-road-trips-to-take-in-india-after-covid-lockdown\/\">Top Road Trips in India after COVID Lockdown<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-india-in-november-for-honeymoon\/\">Honeymoon Places Visit India in November<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ladakh is a Buddhist-dominated region that has had so many monasteries since times immemorial. 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