Basgo Monastery, Buddhist monastery in Leh district, India
The monastery stands on a hilltop overlooking the Indus River valley, featuring three temples dedicated to Maitreya Buddha at 3,292 meters elevation.
The Namgyal rulers commissioned the construction of this monastery in 1680, following the establishment of a palace on the same hill in the 15th century.
The monastery contains multiple temples with large Buddha statues and wall murals that display traditional Buddhist religious and artistic expressions from Ladakh.
Located 40 kilometers from Leh on the Leh-Srinagar highway, the monastery remains accessible throughout the year except during extreme winter conditions.
The monastery complex includes the Chamchung, Chamba Lakhang, and Serzang temples, each positioned strategically to overlook the ancient town ruins below.
Location: Leh district
GPS coordinates: 34.22000,77.28000
Latest update: March 17, 2025 16:04
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