Sankar Monastery, Leh

Name: Sankar Monastery
Address: Leh, India

#6 among attractions in Leh

Buddhist architecture, Monastery

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Sankar Monastery, or Sankar Gompa is a Buddhist monastery within an easy half-hour walk from Leh in Ladakh, northern India. It is a daughter-establishment of Spituk Monastery and the residence of the Abbot of Spituk, the Venerable Kushok Bakula, who is the senior incarnate lama of Ladakh due to his ancient lineage and personal authority. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°10'27"N, 77°35'7"E

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Sankar Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Kyago Tso, Namgyal Tsemo Monastery.

0.6 miS
Centuries-old mountaintop palace
Leh Palace, Leh
15 min walk • Leh Palace, perched atop a craggy hill in the city of Leh in India's northernmost region of Ladakh, is a historic royal palace that offers a captivating glimpse into the region's regal past. Constructed in the 17th century under the patronage of King Sengge Namgyal...
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Domed, hillside Buddhist temple
Shanti Stupa, Leh
16 min walk • Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist white-domed stupa on a hilltop in Chanspa, Leh district, Ladakh, in north India. It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu, Gyomyo Nakamura and part of the Peace Pagoda mission.
0.5 miS
Lake
Kyago Tso, Leh
14 min walk • Kyagar Tso or Kyagar Lake is a small brackish lake surrounded by mountains situated in the Ladakh region of the northern Indian Union Territory of Ladakh in India. From afar, it can be spotted by its turquoise colour.
0.5 miSE
Buddhist architecture, Monastery, Sacred and religious sites
Namgyal Tsemo Monastery, Leh
14 min walk • Namgyal Tsemo Monastery or Namgyal Tsemo Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in Leh district, Ladakh, northern India. Founded in 1430 by King Tashi Namgyal of Ladakh, it has a three-story high gold statue of Maitreya Buddha and ancient manuscripts and frescoes. It is situated near the Tsemo Castle.
0.5 miSE
View point
Tsemo Castle, Leh
14 min walk • Tsemo Castle is an important religious and historical point in Leh, Ladakh, India. It is located at a walking distance from the Leh Palace. The defensive structure is maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. It is located at the highest point in Leh.

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Which popular attractions are close to Sankar Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Kyago Tso, Leh (14 min walk), Namgyal Tsemo Monastery, Leh (14 min walk), Tsemo Castle, Leh (14 min walk), Leh Palace, Leh (15 min walk).

Sankar Monastery, Leh

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Sankar Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Leh Palace, Leh

Shanti Stupa, Leh

Kyago Tso, Leh

Namgyal Tsemo Monastery, Leh

Tsemo Castle, Leh

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sankar Monastery?