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Monasteries to Visit on Your Ladakh Buddhism Tour in India Ladakh is filled with ancient buddhist places. Some of its monasteries are in fact extremely popular worldwide. While it is flooded with buddhist remains, there are a number of monasteries that are a must see for anyone planning a Buddism tour in India. These are as follows:
Lamayuru Monastery This monastery is the oldest and largest in Ladakh. Located on a steep mountain, it is popular as ‘Tharpa Ling’ which means ‘place of freedom’. If you happen to visit it in the 5th month of Tibetan Lunar Calendar, you are especially lucky as you will be greeted by the beautiful sight of monks performing a holy mask dance.
Alchi Monastery Alchi Choskor is one of the most reputed monasteries and a must visit destination in Leh. It is one of the few monasteries founded by Tibetan monks. What makes it special is that unlike the other, it is located on plain land. Moreover, it houses ancient sculptures, books, paintings and figurines.
Stakna Monastery Founded during the reign of King Jamyang Namgyal in 1580, Stakna is a small monastery that is perched on a hill, overlooking the left bank of the Indus river. Its spectacular views of the Indus valley and its peace are what make it an important part of your Buddhism tour in India
Hemis Monastery Paintings, Stupas, articles, and Thangkas depicting various aspects of Buddhist culture are some elements of Hemis monastery. This is amongst the wealthiest monasteries in Leh and Tibet. Its origins trace back to Naropa, an Indian monk who attained enlightenment here. While these are some of the most famous monasteries in Ladakh, there are many more that are worth a visit. If you wish to explore all of these, book Touch of Spirit Tours’ Buddhism tour in India and ensure a mind calming experience. Enquire at https://www.touchofspirittours.com.au/tour-tag/buddhism-tour-india/ or call 61 419472113.