Thiksey Monastery: The Mini Potala of Ladakh
Thiksey Monastery, proudly standing on top of a hill in the Indus Valley, is Ladakh’s largest and most prominent Buddhist monastery, colloquially referred... Read more.
Shashur Monastery: A Spiritual Gem in the Himalayas
Surrounded by the rugged, high-altitude beauty of the Lahaul Valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India, Shashur Monastery is not simply a place of religious... Read more.
Tabo Monastery: The Ancient Abode of Buddhist Wisdom in the Himalayas
Perched high in the Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti Valley, amidst wasteland and snow-capped mountains, stands the Tabo Monastery, a site commonly referred... Read more.
Sakya Monastery: The Fortress of Tibetan Buddhism’s Intellectual Heritage
Situated in Tibet’s province of Tsang and the harsh terrain, the Sakya Monastery is a gargantuan tribute to the intellectual and spiritual heritage of Tibetan... Read more.
Rumtek Monastery: Sikkim’s Spiritual Jewel
The Rumtek Monastery, situated in the rolling hills of Sikkim, is India’s most sacred Buddhist monastery and the state’s largest. Also called the Dharma... Read more.
Namdroling Monastery: A Golden Oasis of Tibetan Buddhism in India
Situated in Bylakuppe’s lush, serene landscapes of Karnataka, southern India, Namdroling Monastery is an unexpected treasure of Tibetan culture and Buddhist... Read more.
Lamayuru Monastery: A Sanctuary of Silence and Holy Majesty
Dramatically perched on a steep mountainside overlooking the Srinagar-Leh Road, Lamayuru Monastery is Ladakh’s oldest and most stunning Buddhist monastery.... Read more.
Phugtal Monastery: A Secret Treasure in the Himalayas
Nestled in the far-flung corner of the Zanskar Valley of Ladakh, India, Phugtal Monastery, or Phugtal Monastery, is perhaps the most isolated and intriguing Buddhist... Read more.
Enchey Monastery: A Serene Refuge in the Heart of Sikkim
Perched on a forested ridge overlooking Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, is the revered spiritual site of Enchey Monastery. The name “Enchey” translates... Read more.
Diskit Monastery: The Spiritual Center of Nubra Valley
Located amidst the rugged, stunningly gorgeous landscapes of Ladakh’s Nubra Valley, Diskit Monastery is not just the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery... Read more.
