The Thiksey Monastery is a beautiful monastery in Ladakh. The Triksey Monastery, which is 20 km from Leh is located at an altitude of 3600 m above the sea level. It was believed that Palden Sangpo, disciple of Sherab Sangpo founded this small monastery at the end of the valley. He carried on with the teachings of the teacher.
The Thiksey Monastery is located on the summit of a hill. This Gompa has 12 storey monastery complexes. It consists of numerous stupas, thankas, statues, swords, etc. You can find Buddha teachings in the large pillars of the Thiksey monastery. More that hundred monks stay in the Thiksey Monastery. You can find large statue of the Lord Buddha, which is 15 Km tall. This monastery is a major centre of attraction to the tourists of the whole world.
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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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