Karsha Monastery in Jammu & kashmir

Karsha monastery is the largest monastery of Zanskar. The complete name of Karsha monastery is ‘Karsha Chamspaling’. Karsha monastery in Zanskar is also known as Kursha monastery, Karsha Gompa and Kursha Gompa. This monastery was first founded by Phagspa Shesrab. The monastery prospered and flourished because of the hard work of Dorje Shesrab, the Teacher. Today the monastery stands fruitfully because of his efforts. In this monastery Gelukpa order was introduced by Shesrab Zangpo of Stod.

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Khardung La Pass in Jammu & Kashmir, The Highest Motorable Road in The World

It is not very often that one gets to be literally on top of the world, by getting to zoom around on a road at an altitude of 18,380 feet. That is where Khardung La Pass, meaning the ‘Pass of Lower Castle,’ is located on the way from Leh to the Nubra Valley in Ladakh. The Border Roads Organization proudly proclaim Khardung La Pass to he be highest motorable road in the world. Khardung La is the gateway to Siachen Glacier and also connects Leh to Nubra Valley. Siachen is around 40km north of Leh by road on the way to the Nubra.

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Chashma Shahi and Pari Mahal in Jammu & Kashmir

Kashmir is truly described as the paradise on earth and the makers of this paradise on earth were none other than the Mughals. The exquisite creation of the Mughals is remarkably reflected in the parks and gardens of Srinagar. Of the beautiful parks and gardens of Kashmir, the most significant ones are Chashma Shahi and Pari Mahal.

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