Diskit Monastery

Nubra Valley · India

Diskit Monastery

The oldest and largest monastery in Nubra Valley, perched on a hilltop with sweeping valley views.

Diskit Monastery dates to the 14th century and belongs to the Gelugpa sect, its whitewashed walls climbing a rocky hill above Diskit town. Inside the prayer hall sits an image of Cho Rinpoche, the Crowned Buddha, alongside older Tibetan style murals. Around 300 steps lead to the summit, rewarding visitors with a panoramic sweep of the Shyok river and the valley below, best timed with the morning prayers around 6:30 am.

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