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MUST VISIT MONASTRIES in INDIA

By Ajit Brar

These monasteries stood against the time to showcase us Buddhist history, culture and spirituality.

Hemis Monastery

Monastery is one of the richest monasteries among all Buddhist Monasteries in ladakh.

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Thiksey Monastery

Monastery complex in Ladakh, which has been standing for more than 600 years. It is impressive and contains eleven temples and chapels

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Lamayuru Monastery

At a height of 3510 meters, Lamayuru Monastery is also referred to as the Moon-land of Ladakh.

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Tabo Monastery

One of the most well-known Buddhist Monasteries in the Lahaul and Spiti Valley is  It was established in 996 AD. At a height of 3050 meters

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Key Monastery

According to legend, Dromton (Brom-ston, 1008–1064 CE) founded Kye Gompa in the eleventh century.

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Tawang Monastery

How eager are you to go see the majestic, 400-year-old monastery that graces the North-Eastern states of India?

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Rumtek Monastery

The largest and holiest Buddhist monastery in Northeast India is Rumtek Monastery, also known as Dharmachakra Center.

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Rolong Monastery

The purest kind of happiness and serenity can be found at Namchi’s Ralong Monastery

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Pemayangtse Monastery

Northeast India’s Pemayangtse monastery is a lovely place to explore, and Mount Kanchenjunga, India’s highest mountain peak, 

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Phuktal Monastery

Some even refer to Phugtal monastery as the “Honeycomb Monastery” as well as to the “cave monastery.”

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