Pilgrim Paradise - India Pilgrimage Tours Guide

Part of the Buddhist devotee’s itinerary is the 400 year old mud-brick Gompa at Basgao, one of the top hundred endangered World Heritage sites, the magnificent Gompa at Likir, the Shey Gompa, 15 km south of Keh, with the 12 metre high gold plated Sakyamuni Buddha Statue, the Matho and Stakna Gompas and the Stok [...]

Alchi, is a little village about 70km from Leh, known as a jewel among the religious sites in Ladakh. Abandoned centuries ago, this monastery has been lovingly maintained by the monks at Likhir, the nearest functioning Gompa. It is popularly known as Chos-kor (religious enclave) and comprises five temples.

Around Kaza, the administrative centre of Spiti sub-district, are several Gompas. The largest and oldest of these is Ki Gompa. 14km from Kaza, the Gompa has a spectacular locations and a priceless collection of ancient Thangkas.

With in Leh itself is the Namgyl Tsemo Gompa. The Soma Gompa and the Sankar Gompa. The Shanti Stupa here is truly impressive, especially when it is illuminated at night. About 8 km from Leh is the 15th century Spituk Gompa, perched on a hilltop above the Indus River.

The Thiksey Gompa, 17km south of Leh, is situated on a hilltop amidst picturesque surroundings, one of the largest monasteries in the region. Thiksey has rooms full of statues, stupas and Tankahs – religious paintings of all kinds.

Ladakh is a remote area of the great Buddhist tradition, some 13 large monasteries. The main one is in the Hemis Gompa monasteries. 45 km from Leh, the administrative capital of Ladakh, Hemis Gompa is a well-preserved frescoes, good characters Buddha, the largest thangka in Ladakh and an excellent library. It is also the seat [...]