| Ladakh has many historic monasteries called | | | | cut into the rock face, dating back to about 700 |
| Gompas, where Buddhist monks and nuns live, | | | | AD. |
| study and practice their religion. The monasteries | | | | Phyang Gompa: emerges large at the head of a |
| of Ladakh are situated in scenic locations, on hills | | | | secluded side-valley that tapers north into the |
| and mountains and have rich collections of | | | | Ladakh Range from the Srinagar highway. |
| Buddhist paintings, arts and artifacts. | | | | Hundreds of icons of Buddha are kept on wooden |
| With its snow covered peaks, remote villages, and | | | | shelves. The Gompa itself houses a fifty-strong |
| ancient Buddhist monasteries, the Ladakh | | | | community of lamas. It also houses a ferocious |
| Monastery trek transports you to another world. | | | | veiled protector deity and an amazing collection of |
| Experience the most exotic excursion of your | | | | weapons. |
| lifetime in the laps of the Great Himalayas that | | | | Sumur Monastery: This trek is the most |
| takes you to some of the most beautiful villages | | | | important monastery of the Nubra valley of |
| and fascinating gompas of Ladakh. The trek to | | | | Ladakh region. This monastery is the home to |
| Ladakh monastery crosses numerous passes, it's | | | | hundreds of monks. |
| a moderate grade trek required minimum of | | | | Alchi Gompa: It is one of the most beautiful and |
| physical fitness and the path does not rise above | | | | the most explored monastery of the region. It is |
| 4500m. | | | | the only monastery in Ladakh which is located on |
| The famous monasteries of Ladakh are: | | | | flat ground. It displays Kashmiri style in its art and |
| Thiksey Monastery: It is the most beautiful of all | | | | architecture. |
| the monasteries in Ladakh. It is on the north of | | | | Shanti Stupa: The Japanese for World Peace built |
| the Indus River. The Thiskey festival (Thiskey | | | | the Shanti Stupa, at Changspa, on the hilltop, and |
| Gustor) is held in the month of October- | | | | was inaugurated by Dalai Lama in 1985. Its state |
| November. Around 80 Monks resides here. It has | | | | of the art work attracts a lot of tourists to |
| a famous statue of Buddha which is 15 meters | | | | Ladakh and is spectacular to watch. |
| tall. This statue is the largest Buddha figure in | | | | The monasteries of Ladakh are treasure house of |
| Ladakh. | | | | rare statues, exquisite wall paintings, ancient |
| Mulbek Gompa (monastery) dominates the valley. | | | | thankas (Painting on cloth), precious antique pieces |
| It is adorned by frescoes and statues. Mulbekh's | | | | and artifacts. The best time to visit the Ladakh |
| main claim to fame is the impressive eight meter | | | | Monasteries is from June to October. |
| high Chamba statue, an image of a future Buddha, | | | | |