Jammu and Kashmir tour offers you an opportunity to view the fascinating monasteries of the state. The Stakna Gompa of Ladakh is also a ravishing monastery that is located on the right bank of the Indus River. This monastery is located at a distance of 25 km from Leh. Stakna Gompa was founded by Chosje Jamyang Palkar in the 16th century. The literal meaning of Stakna is 'Tiger's Nose'. The monastery is built on a hill, which resembles like a tiger’s nose and thus the monastery got its name. The monastery was so named because it was built on a hill, which is shaped just like a tiger's nose.
Tourists can admire the image of the sacred Arya Avalokitesvara in the centre of the monastery. This image was brought from Kamrup (Assam). There are many other monasteries attached to it. They are namely Stakrimo, Bardan, Sani etc. There is a big hall in the central courtyard of the monastery. Travel to Ladakh to admire the beauties of the Stakna Gompa.
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Attractions :
About Kashmir Valley, Akhnoor, Alchi Gompa, Amar Mahal Palace, Awantipur, Bahu Fort, Bardan Monastery, Bhimgarh Fort, Culture of Kashmir, Kashmir Dal Lake, Diskit & Hundur Gompa, Dogra Art Gallery, Drass, Excursions from Jammu & Kashmir, Jammu Fairs & Festivals, Hari Parbat Fort, Hemis Gompa, About kashmir, Jamia Masjid, Mamleshwar Temple, The Namgyal Tsemo Gompa, Nishant Baug, Pandrethan, Shanti Stupa, The Dhandidhar Fort, The Tomb of Alamdar-e-Kashmir, Thiksey Monastery, Zongkul Monastery, Tourist Attractions of Kashmir, The Hazratbal Shrine, Takthok Monastery, Stongdey Monastery, Stok Palace, Stakna Gompa, Spituk Gompa, Shey Gompa, Sankar Gompa, Sani Monastery, Rock-cut sculpture of Maitreya, Rizong Gompa, Rangdum Gompa, Pirmitha Tomb, Phyang Monastery, Phugtal Gompa, Pari Mahal in Srinagar, Mughal Arcade Verinag, Mubarak Mandi Palace, Matho Gompa, Mashro Gompa, Martand, Likir Monastery, Leh Palace, Lamayuru Monastery, Khir Bhawani Temple, Khanqah of Shah Hamadan, Kangra Fort, Kashmir Excursions |
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