Gandhola Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Lahaul and Spiti district, India
The monastery stands at 3,160 meters elevation near Tupchiling village, where the Chandra and Bhaga rivers meet to form the Chenab River.
Archaeological findings, including a copper goblet from the 1st century and a marble Avalokitesvara head from the 2nd century, indicate early Buddhist presence.
The monastery contains wooden statues of Padmasambhava, Brijeshwari Devi, and various lamas, along with a black stone image of Goddess Kali called Vajresvari Devi.
Visitors can reach the monastery through a 4-kilometer walking path from Tupchiling village, located 18 kilometers before Keylong on the Manali road.
The two-story structure measures 17.3 by 11.6 meters and features an Assembly Hall on the ground floor with a Pagoda roof made of Kangra slates.
Location: Lahaul and Spiti district
GPS coordinates: 32.08000,76.00417
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:21
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