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Religious Heritage

Thiksey Monastery

Thiksey Village, Leh · Est. 1515 · Closed now

AddressThiksey, Leh, Ladakh 194104
Managed byBuddhist Monastery
Today's hoursOpen today 7 AM - 7 PM
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TypeReligious Heritage

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12-story Tibetan Buddhist monastery with 40-foot tall Buddha statue, prayer halls, and stupas showcasing traditional Ladakhi Buddhist architecture.

Did you know? Thiksey is the only monastery in Ladakh built in a traditional design with construction on multiple levels up a hillside. It is home to about 100 monks.

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Mon-Sun7 AM - 7 PM

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