In Ladakh, monasteries are also one of the major tourist attractions of the valley. Most

Hemis Monastery is the richest monastery in India with its wealthy collection of ancient relics

Stakna Monastery is an ancient monastery of Drugpa sect that is located in Leh district,

Shey Monastery is located on a high rock about 15 km south of the Leh

Likir Monastery or Likir Gompa, is located in a village named Saspol , approximately 52

Karsha Monastery (Karsha Gompa) is a Buddhist monastery that located in Padum valley of the

Diskit Gompa is considered to be the most ancient and largest Buddhist monastery of the

The Bardan Monastery or Bardan Gompa is an ancient monastery that located in 12 km

Alchi monastery is said to be the famous and oldest monastery of the Ladakh region.

The Stongdey monastery is the second largest monastic institution of Zanskar region. It lies 18