My India is so beautiful. I fell in love with my India the more I explore. I have been to so many monasteries in India and I must say, there are so beautiful. The monasteries looks beautiful without a doubt. We have people from all across the world coming to visit the beautiful monasteries in India. In this post, I am sharing 17 most beautiful monasteries in India along with their state. Check it out and do include it in your itinerary.
17 Most Beautiful Monasteries In India that You Must Visit
- Tawang Monastery, Arunachal Pradesh: The largest monastery in India, known for its stunning location and rich Tibetan Buddhist heritage.
- Hemis Monastery, Ladakh: Situated in the picturesque Hemis village, it is one of the wealthiest and most renowned monasteries in Ladakh.
- Rumtek Monastery, Sikkim: A significant Tibetan Buddhist monastery that serves as the seat of the Kagyu sect and houses numerous precious artifacts.
- Thiksey Monastery, Ladakh: A magnificent monastery that resembles the Potala Palace in Lhasa and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
- Tabo Monastery, Himachal Pradesh: One of the oldest functioning monasteries in the Himalayas, renowned for its ancient murals and scriptures.
- Spituk Monastery, Ladakh: Located near Leh, it is known for its commanding position and the annual Gustor Festival.
- Diskit Monastery, Ladakh: Situated in the Nubra Valley, it houses a giant statue of Maitreya Buddha and provides panoramic views of the valley.
- Ghum Monastery, West Bengal: Located in Darjeeling, it is one of the oldest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in India, famous for its giant statue of Maitreya Buddha.
- Phugtal Monastery, Jammu and Kashmir: A unique cave monastery situated in a remote area of Zanskar, accessible only by foot.
- Lamayuru Monastery, Ladakh: Known as the “Moonland of Ladakh,” it is one of the oldest and largest monasteries in the region, with captivating architecture.
- Alchi Monastery, Ladakh: Renowned for its ancient wall paintings, it is one of the few monasteries in Ladakh located on flat ground.
- Namdroling Monastery, Karnataka: Also known as the “Golden Temple,” it is the largest teaching center of the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism in the world.
- Key Monastery, Himachal Pradesh: Perched on a hilltop in Spiti Valley, it is one of the most iconic monasteries in the region and offers panoramic views.
- Phyang Monastery, Ladakh: Known for its annual Phyang Tsedup festival, it houses an extensive collection of ancient artifacts and manuscripts.
- Enchey Monastery, Sikkim: Situated on a hilltop near Gangtok, it is a revered monastery of the Nyingma sect and offers stunning views of Kanchenjunga.
- Gyuto Monastery, Himachal Pradesh: Gyuto Monastery was founded in 1474 by Dalai Lama’s chief disciple, Konga Dhondup. It is famous for Tantric meditation, Tantric ritual arts and Buddhist philosophy.
- Bylakuppe Monastery, Karnataka: Home to several large monasteries representing different Tibetan Buddhist traditions, it is one of the largest Tibetan settlements in India.
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