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Namgyal Tsemo Monastery, Leh

#4 among attractions in Leh

Buddhist architecture, Monastery, Sacred and religious sites
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Alternative names: Completed: 1430 (594 years ago)Coordinates: 34°10'3"N, 77°35'24"E
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Namgyal Tsemo Monastery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

  • leh palace~1150 ftSW
    Centuries-old mountaintop palace

    Leh Palace, Leh

    6 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...

  • shanti stupa leh1 miNW
    Domed, hillside Buddhist temple

    Shanti Stupa, Leh

    25 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.

  • kyago tso leh0.4 miW
    Lake

    Kyago Tso, Leh

    10 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.

  • sankar monastery leh0.5 miNW
    Buddhist architecture, Monastery

    Sankar Monastery, Leh

    14 min walk • 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.

  • tsemo castle leh~90 ftE
    View point

    Tsemo Castle, Leh

    1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Namgyal Tsemo Monastery open?

Namgyal Tsemo Monastery is open:
  • Monday 24h
  • Tuesday 24h
  • Wednesday 24h
  • Thursday 24h
  • Friday 24h
  • Saturday 24h
  • Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Namgyal Tsemo Monastery?

Nearby attractions include Tsemo Castle, Leh (1 min walk), Leh Palace, Leh (6 min walk), Kyago Tso, Leh (10 min walk), Sankar Monastery, Leh (14 min walk).

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