At a distance of 17 km south of Leh is one one of the most beautiful monastery of Ladakh region – the Thiksey Monastery. Initially, the gompa was constructed by Sherab Zangpo at Stakmo, however, later, his nephew, Paldan Sherab, established the monastery atop a hill to the north of Indus River. The monastery, belonging […]
Thiksey Monastery in Leh Ladakh, jammu & Kashmir Read More »
Ladakh at a height of 9,800 feet surrounded by the Himalayas and Karakoram Range houses incredible monasteries in its folds. On your tour to Ladakh you can spot monks in maroon robes silently climbing their ways to the monasteries.Zongkhul Monastery of Zanskar is the spectacular cave monastery that you will encounter just before the climb for
Zongkhul Monastery in Ladakh, jammu & Kashmir Read More »
Peer Baba is the famous Dargah (tomb) of the Muslim saint, Peer Budhan Ali Shah. On Thursdays apart from Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs also come in large numbers to pay respect to the Saint. The Dargah (shrine) of Peer Budhan Ali Shah or Peer Baba is said to protect the people of this city from
Peer Baba Dargah in Jammu and Kashmir Read More »
Amar Mahal, located in Jammu, is a palace depicting grandeur of an erstwhile era. It was constructed by a French architect for Raja Amar Singh, belonging to the Dogra dynasty. The architecture of this marvelous palace resembles the grand Chateaus of France. The beautiful palace of Amar Mahal is made of red sand stone which is
Amar Mahal Palace in Jammu & Kashmir Read More »
Shey Palace Leh is located in the small town of Shey on the Leh-Manali highway, about 15 Kms south of Leh. The palace was built five centuries ago. The notable features of this palace are; it’s architecture, the unique three storey statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, and the breathtaking view from the palace. It is believed that this palace
Shey Palace and Monastery in Ladakh , Jammu & Kashmir Read More »
Sasser Pass, Saser Pass or Saser-la (el. ) is a high mountain pass in India on the ancient summer caravan route from Ladakh to Yarkand in the Tarim Basin. It leads from the head of the Nubra Valley into the upper Shyok valley, on the way to the even higher, but easier, Karakorum Pass.
Sasser Pass in Jammu & Kashmir Read More »
Shalimar Bagh is one of the beautiful gardens in Srinagar, which is regarded as the monument of love. It was built in 1616 by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife, Nur Jahan. This garden houses four terraces, fountains and a canal. The highest terrace at this site is known as ‘Abode of Love’, which was
Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar, Jammu & kashmir Read More »
About 46kms from the town of Leh, in a small village called Sakti, the Takthok Monastery is situated. The site of the monastery was once the meditation cave of Mahasidhas “Kunga Phuntsog”. Takthok means ‘rock-roof’ and the monastery is so called as the roof as well as walls of the monastery are made up of rock. Also
Takthok Monastery in Jammu & Kaskmir Read More »
Calm, clear waters provide the perfect foil to the majestic Himalayan slopes which surround the entirety of the Kashmir Valley. Welcome to the Manasbal Lake, a fresh water of gigantic proportions and a favorite haunt of bird watchers from all around the world. A tour to Manasbal is a definite must-visit if you are planning
Manasbal Lake in Shrinagar, Jammu & kashmir Read More »
On your tour to Ladakh you will come across numerous monasteries in the quaint little Himalayan towns. At hilltops providing panoramic views of the valley below ,and surrounded by the rugged snow peaks, monasteries in Ladakh form places of major tourist attraction. Of all the important monasteries in Ladakh,Spituk Monastery which dates back to the 11th
Spituk Monastery in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir Read More »
