Dzongkhul Monastery

The monastery consists of two caves built into a rock wall, with ten stone houses arranged along the front of the structure.

The cave monastery, discovered in the 11th century by Buddhist saint Naropa, contains his ceremonial dagger embedded in the wall creating a water source.

The monastery walls display frescoes created by Zhadpa Dorje, featuring detailed paintings of important Buddhist figures and religious scenes from three centuries ago.

Visitors need to plan carefully for the journey to this remote location, considering the high altitude and limited access to resources in the region.

The Zongkhul Huchot festival takes place during the fourth Tibetan month without the typical masked dances seen at other Buddhist celebrations.

Location: Zanskar tehsil

GPS coordinates: 33.55000,76.66000

Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:49