The Great Dalai Lama expressed his desire to retire to the Tabo monastery, as he says that the Tabo Monastery is one of the holiest monasteries in the world. Tabo monastery is referred to as the “Ajanta of the Himalayas” and is also declared as a World heritage site by UNESCO. It is situated at 3500 metres above sea level.
In this monastery, hundreds of lamas acquire their religious education. It is also notable for its stunning paintings, thankas, rare manuscripts, stucco figures, and unusual wind instruments, which are used as part of the orchestra when Chham is performed in the gompa throughout the summer.
This gompa's lamas are said to be tantric practitioners. This is different and a unique monastery that one ought to visit.
This monastery is the second oldest monastery in Spiti, located near pin valley. Kungri Gompa is a monastery of significant importance and it received a large foreign donation for its renovation.
Dhankar is the official capital of Spiti. This Dhankar monastery was strategically built. To safe Spiti from the aggression of its neighbors this monastery was built to be alert in case of any attack from neighbors. They used to warn the populace about the attack beforehand so that They could be prepared.The list does not end here. There are many more monasteries which you can explore. Visiting these monasteries on your next Winter Spiti Valley Expedition will be a lifetime experience and it will certainly help you to spiritually become a better version of yourself.

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