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Thiksey Monastery Tourism: A Complete Guide

Thiksey Monastery Ladakh is the largest monastery in central Ladakh district in Jammu and Kashmir. It is 18 km from Leh in the Indus valley. The Tibetan Buddhist monastery of Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism is at the top of a hill. Thiksey Monastery Leh Ladakh is famous for its architecture and its location. It has 10 temples, an assembly hall, and is home to 120 monks and a nunnery. Thiksey Monastery resembles the Potala Palace in Tibet. It is the largest gompa in central Ladakh. One of its main attractions is the Maitreya Temple, which houses a 15m tall statue of Maitreya Buddha, the largest statue in Ladakh, installed to commemorate the visit of the 14th Dalai Lama in 1970. If you want to visit Leh, then do consider a leh ladakh tour package for a memorable trip.
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Best Time to Visit Thiksey Monastery

The best time to visit Thiksey Monastery is during the Gustor Festival in the month of October/November. During the festival, one can witness the traditional ChamDance.

How to Reach Thiksey Monastery in Ladakh

The best way to reach Thiksey Gompa is by hiring a car or renting a bike from Leh, which is around 19 km away.

Thiksey Monastery entry fee

The entry fee for Thiksey monastery is Rs 40 per person

Thiksey Monastery timings

7 am to 7 pm every day. At 4 pm, the monastery remains closed for some 15  minutes for a tea break.

What To See in Thiksey Monastery

Maitreya Buddha statue, morning prayers,  panoramic Indus Valley views, and the monastery’s museum with ancient artefacts.

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