Stongdey Monastery, Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Kargil, India
The monastery stands at 3,600 meters elevation on a rocky cliff, consisting of seven temples with the main Tshogs-khang temple featuring black and gold paintings.
Lama Marpa Lotsawa, a disciple of Naropa, established the monastery in 1052, which later transferred to the Gelugpa sect four centuries after its construction.
The monastery maintains a community of 60 Gelugpa monks who perform daily rituals, study Buddhist texts, and preserve traditional practices through generations.
Visitors can reach the monastery via a steep pathway from Padum, with the optimal visiting period occurring between June and September due to weather conditions.
During the Gustor Festival in the eleventh month of the Tibetan calendar, monks perform ceremonial masked dances representing Buddhist teachings and local traditions.
Location: Kargil
GPS coordinates: 33.51926,76.98822
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:00
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