Religious site
Sankar Monastery
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Sankar Monastery, a Gelugpa (Yellow Hat) Buddhist monastery, is nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood of Leh, offering a peaceful retreat from the town's bustle. The monastery is renowned for its serene ambiance and houses a library containing important Buddhist texts and scriptures. Visitors can explore the prayer hall adorned with traditional murals and thangkas, and observe monks engaged in daily rituals. The calm setting and spiritual energy make it a distinctive stop for those seeking insight into Ladakhi Buddhism.
Don't miss
- Explore the library housing Buddhist scriptures and texts
- Admire traditional murals and thangkas in the prayer hall
- Experience the peaceful atmosphere and observe monks' daily rituals
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Sankar Monastery
You can visit Sankar Monastery on your own. A guide is worth it for the history and detail that is easy to walk past, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.
Getting there
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