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Stakna Monastery
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India

Stakna Monastery

Ladakh
Altitude
3630m
Best time
May to October — warm and dry season, pleasant weather
Country
India
The Stakna gompa is getting a make over, albeit with new non-stone, (Photo: r_ra
The Stakna gompa is getting a make over, albeit with new non-stone, (Photo: r_ra
THE MONK OF STAKNA MONASTERY (CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons)
THE MONK OF STAKNA MONASTERY (CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons)
Stakna Monastery from the Indus River (Photo: Ronakshah1990 / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wik
Stakna Monastery from the Indus River (Photo: Ronakshah1990 / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wik

About this sacred site

Stakna Monastery is a significant Drukpa Kagyu monastery in Ladakh, known for its stunning architecture and beautiful murals. The monastery is home to a large collection of Buddhist scriptures and is an important center of Buddhist learning and culture. It is also famous for its annual festivals and rituals.

📅 When to visit

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May to October — warm and dry season, pleasant weather
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