Leh Ladakh Tour has many historic monasteries called Gompas, where Buddhist monks and nuns live, study and practice their religion. The monasteries of Tour to Leh Ladakh India are situated in scenic locations, on hills and mountains and have rich collections of Buddhist Thangka paintings, art and artifacts. Many of the monasteries are open to tourists who can admire the architecture and art collections in these Gompas. You can find more details of Tour Packages Leh Ladakh in www.holidaymasti.com.
Monasteries :
Leh is very much famous for its monasteries. Monasteries in Ladakh may be either of the Mahayana or the Hinayana sect of Buddhism. The head lama is called a 'kushak', meaning reincarnation. The monasteries of Tour Packages of Leh Ladakh India are what give the region its unique flavor and beauty. Typically, most gompas are built so that they perch precariously on lone rocks or craggy mountain-faces.
Hemis Gompa Monastery :
Hemis Gompa Monastery is the largest monastery in Tour to Leh Ladakh, was built in 1630. It belongs to the red sect, Brokpa. It is situated about 47 Kms from Leh Ladakh Tour Packages on the west bank of the Indus, the monastery belongs to Dugpa Order, built on a green hillside surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, is hidden in a gorge. Hemis is different from the other important monasteries of Leh Ladakh Tours India. The annual festival, commemorating the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava, is held for two days in June-July, enlivening the courtyard of the monastery.
Namgyal Tsemo Gompa Monastery :
The Namgyal Tsemo Gompa was built in 1430 A.D. This monastery contains a three-story high Buddha image and ancient manuscripts and frescoes.
Shanti Stupa Monastery :
The Shanti Stupa is not a old monastery. It was opened in 1985 by the Dalai Lama.The Shanti Stupa was built by a Japanese order. One can enjoy the view of the exotic locales nearby from the top. The stupa is located at a distance of 3 km from the Fort Road - Leh Ladakh India.
Spituk Monastery :
Spituk Monastery standing on a conical hill with 3 chapels was founded in the 11th century by Od-de the elder brother of Lha Lama Changchub Od, when he come to Maryul.It is situated around 18 Kms from Leh Ladakh Tours. Initially it belonged to the Kadampa school then during the life time of king Gragspa Bumide made it Gayluk Pa order.
Thiksey Monastery :
Thiksay Gonpa is situaqted at a distance of 18 Kms from Leh & it is the most beautiful of all monasteries in Online Booking of Leh Tours.Thiksey is an imposing monastery and one of the finest example of Ladakhi architecture. Thiksey Monastery is a 12 storey monastery complex contains numerous stupas, statues, thankas, wall paintings, swords and a large pillar engraved with the Buddha's teachings, there are sacred shrines and a many precious objects to be seen.This Gompa is situated on the top of the hill and forms part of Gelukpa order. Paldan Sherab nephew of Sherb Zangpo, founded Thiksey monastery.
Ladakh has another many more monasteries. These are :
Shey Place & Monastery
Tresthang Monastery
Stakna Monastery
Chemday Monastery
Takthok Monastery
Matho Monastery
Phyang Monastery
Sankar gompa Monastery
Likir Monastery
Lamayuru Monastery
Alchi Gompa
Zongkhul Monastery
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