Thiksey Monastery

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The Thiksey monastery is located in Thiksey, which is 19 kilometers east of Leh, Ladakh. It is the largest monastery in central Ladakh. And is famous for its resemblance to the Potala Palace in Lhasa. The monastery is affiliated with the Gelugpa sect or Yellow Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It has a separate set of buildings for the female renunciates.

The unique location with the surrounding snow-clad mountains attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. The mixture of different Buddhist sects, the fusion of contemporary architecture and craftsmanship, and the presence of a serene environment add to the overall beauty. For this reason, it is often known to be a place with breathtakingly gorgeous views and a rich cultural heritage.

Thiksey Monastery, affiliated to Gelugpa or the Yellow Hat sect of Buddhism, is located at a distance of around 19 km from the town of Leh. The 12-storeyed monastery is built atop a hill and structured in a unique hierarchical manner, where the top of the hill has the monastery and the official residence of the chief lama while the foot of the hill has living quarters.

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