Top Things to do in Lahaul and Spiti District
Things to do in Lahaul and Spiti District, Himachal Pradesh: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
Discover the best top things to do in Lahaul and Spiti District, India including Key Monastery, Sagnam Monastery, Kungri Monastery, The Golden Temple, Chogskhor Monastery, Bodhisattva Maitreya Temple, Tabo Monastery, Komic Monastery, Kye Monastery, Trilokinath Temple.
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1. Key Monastery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By vipulsharma_dorian - New Delhi, India
This place is iconic, serene, beautifully calm and relaxing, there are meditation Chambers created really a long while ago, there a school near it, there are a lot of monks, functions, just a lot of things that would make you feel relaxed, calm and composed. You should definitely meditate here for a while, there are monks guide and tell about the history of the place that really fascinating (they speak multiple languages) do have the herbal tea that they offer, do make a donation as a good will. Photography at certain points is prohibited so please respect that. Do talk to the monks they'll tell you all about the amazing history of Key monastery. Also, there is a spot where you can hike to and get an amazing view of the monastery with the whole valley, it's a 15-20 mins hike, I'll share the photos as well.
2. Sagnam Monastery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Kungri Monastery
4. The Golden Temple
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
5. Chogskhor Monastery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Khushnaz80 - Mumbai, India
Built in 996 AD, this monastery is over a thousand years old, and considered the oldest in India. The old monastery has a series of mud stupas and small rooms, while the new one next door is more modern. Tip: Start your day off on a spiritual and calm note by attending the early morning prayers held in the monks' hostel hall situated in the new monastery.
6. Bodhisattva Maitreya Temple
7. Tabo Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By Nanakolkata
Very recently during my early June’19 visit to Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, it was my privilege to visit this great monastery. Situated at a height of ~3,000mts. I have no hesitation in accepting my lack of knowledge about this wonderful heritage of our country. Established in 996 CE its unique painting and murals took my breath away. The old enclosure of the monastery is a must see for one and all, because there is no parallel to the magnificent painting and murals on the walls. Hundreds of painting describing various aspects of the Life of Buddha. Painted with only naturally occurring natural dyes and pigments itself mark it uniqueness. The dark alley for walking around the deity had no light [No electricity till date] and painting were drawn in the light of the burning oil lamps. One can view the paintings and statues with the help of a torch provided on request. No photography is allowed and even mobile phone is not allowed. I spend nearly an hour just to get a glimpse and wished all the while for more time. The entry and timing is restricted. Condition of dyes and pigments are still quite amazingly excellent barring a few which show signs of deterioration. The finesse of the work can match the work of Ajanta. It primarily belongs to two distinct period, one in around 700 AD and second ones around 16-17th century?? Even the calmness of the complex made me offer my prayers to achieve overall peace for all human, animal and plant lives. There is no entry fee. The monastery depends on donations and they sell posters/postcards etc. for raising money to help Spitian children. The structure and statues are made of mud-bricks and/or wood. I can only wish that more interested tourists from India and abroad visit this monastery and help its cause with willful donations. The outer and later period complex is nicely preserved and in tune with the earlier architecture. It has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
8. Komic Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By paulprameet - New Delhi, India
This place houses the highest village in the world with very few houses, it should be on the bucket list and this place offers some great views with a sense of achievement. A must visit
9. Kye Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By Madhurimadarisi
With renovation underway and the modern elevation, it is hard to believe that the Kye monastery is more than 1000 years old. A large number of Buddhist monks, nuns and lamas live here. We were greeted by one of the lamas, who took us around the monastery and explained us about the idols and ideals. He also made us tea with the special herbs found there. It was refreshing and warmed us from inside. There are cave like rooms facing the mountains, where you can spend some time meditating. This place is a house to a large number of Buddhist scriptures.
