Thiksey Monastery is the largest monastery in central Ladakh district in Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated 18 km from Leh in the Indus valley. The Tibetan Buddhist monastery of Gelugpa sect of ...

High in the Indian Himalayas, young novice monks in maroon robes take their lessons inside the 15th-century Thiksey monastery. 1. Young monks take a break from their studies inside Thiksey ...

India, often revered as the land of spiritual awakening, has been a cradle of Buddhism for centuries, preserving its rich ...

Things to Do: Explore monasteries such as Thiksey Monastery and Hemis Monastery to delve into the region's rich cultural heritage. Adventure enthusiasts can indulge in activities like trekking ...