Buddhist Sites in Ladakh

Ladakh is deeply influenced by Tibetan Buddhism, a place predominantly known as a Buddhist spot for over centuries. Buddha is worshipped as deity in Ladakh who has achieved Nirvana (freedom from the cycle of rebirth and death) after tremendous struggle and research about the existence of life. Incarnations of Buddha known as Bodhisattvas, are veneration of Gompas in Ladakh.

Ladakh is filled with waves of mountains, lofty passes, aggressive terrain, crushed slopes and the steep gorges twisty across the Indus. The fabled town Leh is the capital of Ladakh. Buddhist India tour consists of mainly an exploration to Leh-Ladakh. In Leh a visitors can go for a visit to the Hemis Monastery, Likir Monastery, Spituk Monastery, and Lamayuru Monstery and also to name several other monasteries.

Prime Buddhist Sites in Ladakh

• Hemis
• Shey
• Spituk
• Thiksey
• Stok
• Alchi