Phyang Monastery, Leh

Name: Phyang Monastery
Address: Leh Srinagar Highway, Leh, 194101, India

#5 among attractions in Leh

Buddhist architecture, Monastery, Sacred and religious sites

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Phyang Monastery, Phyang Gompa is a Buddhist monastery located in Fiang village, just 15 or 16 kilometres west of Leh in Ladakh, northern India. It was established in 1515. Phyang Monastery name is "Gangon Tashi Chodzong". The name was derived from Gang Ngonpo that means the blue mountain, which is situated behind the monastery སྒང་ = high place, prominence, ridge, mound, hill, spur, top; སྔོན་པོ་ = blue ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 34°11'11"N, 77°29'23"E

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Leh Srinagar HighwayLeh 194101 India

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

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

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Domed, hillside Buddhist temple
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Lake
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Buddhist architecture, Monastery
Sankar Monastery, Leh
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Monastery
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Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Spituk Gompa, Leh
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