Wanla Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Leh district, India.
The Wanla Monastery sits on a mountain ridge, featuring a three-story temple structure with intricate architectural elements and religious sculptures throughout its chambers.
Constructed in the 14th century on the foundations of a medieval castle built by King Lhachen Ngaglug, this monastery represents an essential period in Ladakhi architecture.
The central temple contains an 11-headed Avalokitesvara statue and numerous wall paintings depicting Buddhist deities, mandalas, and religious narratives from different periods.
Visitors can reach the monastery through regular bus services from Leh or by hiring a taxi, with the site maintaining regular opening hours under the care of resident monks.
The monastery functions as a subsidiary of Lamayuru Monastery and houses one of the earliest surviving Drigung Kagyu prayer chambers in the Ladakh region.
Location: Leh district
GPS coordinates: 34.24944,76.83111
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:35
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