Monasteries Not To Miss While In Ladakh
Leh Ladakh is a wonderland. It is a pristine land with lush green landscapes that are crowned with snow covered mountains, placid and beautiful lakes and the amiable ambience with which Ladakh air is full of. Wait. Did I just miss something in the description of this explicitly splendid place? Yes. I missed to mention monasteries. If you are on your Ladakh tour then missing monasteries will make your tour incomplete.
History of Monasteries
In the earlier periods of history, several dynasties came here to rule Ladakh. Repercussions can be seen in the form of different culture, heritage, religions and traditions that add an exclusive and spectacular feature to its history. If we particularly talk about the religion then Buddhism is followed by most of the inhabitants. Despite being the inaccessible, secluded and remote areas where survival was tough, the preachers and monks conceded through those and as a result we got the feat of architecture- monasteries as the relics of Buddhism.
Hemis Monastery
It is one of the most ancient and well known monasteries in Ladakh. This monastery swarms the most colorful annual festival- Hemis festival which is held in June or July month. The festival is celebrated for the victory of good over bad. Masked dance and traditional music makes the tourists spell bound.
Alchi Monastery
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It is located in Leh and is a complex of temples that consist of four different sections housing different monuments that were built during different eras. The wall paintings illustrate the impact of both Hinduism and Buddhism. The enormous statue of Buddha is the prime attraction of Alchi monastery.
Diskit Monastery
Diskit monastery is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in Nubra Valley housing the statue of Maitreya Buddha. Dosmoche festival which is held every year in February is the popular tourist attraction of this monastery.
Thiksey Monastery
It is a multi-storey structure and houses the various vestiges of Buddhism art like Thangka paintings, stupas, armories, statues and many other things. Maitreya temple which is the major attraction here was built in 1970. A 49 feet high statue of Lord Buddha is another magnetizing factor that keeps on alluring the tourists here.
These monasteries stand as the grandeur of the sacred and tranquil place. Leh Ladakh holiday packages offer you to engross in the magnificence to relish the Buddhist culture. It is a place reflecting the perfect amalgamation of Buddhist and Tibetan saps.
