10 beautiful monasteries in and around India
1. Thiksey Monastery, Ladakh
Located about 20 kilometres south east of Leh, Thiksey monastery is a prominent monastery in Ladakh and a favourite with tourists. It covers an entire hill side, with its white buildings flowing down the slope in descending order of size and importance. A main attraction is a 15-metre statue of the Maitreya Buddha at the Maitreya Temple.
Thiksey Monastery in Ladakh is spread over an entire hill side
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