Best places: Monasteries in Spituk, India

Large hilltop monastery from the mid 1400s, with temples, a nunnery & a variety of Buddhist art.

Hilltop monastery with picturesque view of mountains & valley, plus a large, colorful Buddha statue.

Tranquil Buddhist monastery featuring a large golden statue, a museum & picturesque mountain views.

Tibetan Buddhist monastery on a secluded hill with prayer rooms, a museum & a festival every June.

Ancient Buddhist monastery on a hilltop, with large idols & sweeping views of stark mountains.

Buddhist monastery on a rocky outcrop, dating from the 16th century & backed by Himalayan peaks.

Serene, 17th-century monastery complex with panoramic views & annual cultural events.

Tibetan Buddhist monastery, founded in 1515, with intricate, brightly colored frescoes & a museum.

Buddhist monastery, built in the 17th century, known for its Padmasambhava statue & scriptures.

👍👍 One of the best places nearby leh. Another must visit monastery. Not a famous touristy place, but a must visit place. The view from the top is awesome. Calm and close to the mountain. This is a old monastery with long history. The road is good, views from the way is awesome, and we can easily reach...

Buddhist monastery complex with an ornate, colorful interior & dramatic mountain views.

Centuries-old monastery noted for its low rock ceilings & colorful murals of Buddhist motifs.

👍👍 It is really amazing to see buddhist students discussing with local every Sunday here. You can ask your doubts and it will be resolved if not by students then teachers. Nice and calm place usually but during Sunday it’s lively. It was nice sitting for some time quite inside temple.

Centuries-old stone monastery displaying relics & weapons, plus a cafe terrace with mountain views.