Thiksey Monastery is the largest monastery in central Ladakh district in Jammu and Kashmir ... The monastery is referred as ‘Mini Potala’ of India as it resembles Potala Palace in Lhasa ...

1. Young monks take a break from their studies inside Thiksey Monastery in Ladakh, India. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton 2. Shanti Stupa, which contains the relics of the Buddha, stands on a hilltop in ...

Ladakh is not just about stunning landscapes; its monasteries hold centuries of history, art, and deep spiritual energy. From ancient murals to grand festivals, these places are where culture and ...

Last but not the least, guests can also discover hidden relics of Thiksey Monastery which stands about a kilometre from the camp. Three water bodies have been created to blend into the whole ...

You in Leh Ladakh ... touches India and Tibet. Also important as a major wetland, it sees flocks of migratory birds in summers. One of the oldest gompas in Ladakh and Spiti, Lamayuru Monastery ...

to which Ladakh, India’s outpost in the Himalayas, owes its beauty. [2] Hundreds of Ladakhis and tourists from all over the world crowd into the courtyard of the small Takthok cave monastery for ...