Thiksey Monastery
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A hilltop monastery of tiered white buildings, often compared to the Potala Palace in Lhasa.
MonasteryThiksey, about 19 km from Leh on the Leh–Manali roadBest time to visit: May to October; Gustor festival in winter
Highlights
- A large seated statue of Maitreya, the future Buddha, two storeys high
- Morning prayers with chanting and horns
- Views over the Indus valley
Significance
Thiksey belongs to the Gelugpa lineage of Tibetan Buddhism and is one of the largest monasteries in central Ladakh.