{"id":3687,"date":"2024-05-16T11:03:27","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T11:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/?p=3687"},"modified":"2024-05-16T11:05:42","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T11:05:42","slug":"monasteries-in-ladakh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/monasteries-in-ladakh\/","title":{"rendered":"LADAKH: The Land of Monasteries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>India has its own heaven, named Leh \u2013 Ladakh. Resting in the lap of the world\u2019s mightiest mountain ranges, i.e. the Great Himalayas and the Karakoram, the beauty of the place is too immense to be expressed. It can only be experienced. It is the perfect travel destination, be it for the solo travelers or the love birds or the spiritual seekers. Of the innumerable things to do, out there in the beautiful landscape, let us talk about the holy attraction in Ladakh today: The Monasteries.<\/p>\n<p>There are countless monasteries in Ladakh. While some are just remnants now, others have become centres of educational and religious learning. The structures have also turned \u2018eye-candies\u2019 for the tourists who are mesmerised by their architectural designs.<\/p>\n<p>Ah! I know I know ! The young blood out there, must be thinking why should we talk about monasteries and prayers and monks when we are on a vacation! Accepted! But just hold your breath and traverse with me. Traverse to experience the magnificence and grandeur of these sacred sites. Come and savour the ancient Buddhist culture.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/monasteries-in-ladakh\/#The_Monastery_With_A_View_Spituk_Gompa\" >The Monastery With A View: Spituk Gompa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/monasteries-in-ladakh\/#Make_Peace_with_Peace_Namgyal_Monastery\" >Make Peace with Peace: Namgyal Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/monasteries-in-ladakh\/#Enjoy_a_Masked_Face_Hemis_Monastery\" >Enjoy a Masked Face: Hemis Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/monasteries-in-ladakh\/#Behold_The_%E2%80%98Movie-Like_Night_Sky_Lamayuru_Monastery\" >Behold The \u2018Movie-Like\u2019 Night Sky: Lamayuru Monastery\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/monasteries-in-ladakh\/#Get_Awed_By_The_Art_Likir_Monastery\" >Get Awed By The Art: Likir Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/monasteries-in-ladakh\/#Peek_into_yourself_Shanti_Stupa\" >Peek into yourself: Shanti Stupa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/monasteries-in-ladakh\/#Get_Blessed_By_A_Small_Boy_Samstanling_Monastery\" >Get Blessed By A Small Boy: Samstanling Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/monasteries-in-ladakh\/#Meet_Shakyamuni_Buddha_Shey_Monastery\" >Meet Shakyamuni Buddha: Shey Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/monasteries-in-ladakh\/#Best_Time_to_visit\" >Best Time to visit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Monastery_With_A_View_Spituk_Gompa\"><\/span><strong>The Monastery With A View: Spituk Gompa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3696\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Spituk-Gompa.jpg\" alt=\"Spituk Gompa\" width=\"900\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Spituk-Gompa.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Spituk-Gompa-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Spituk-Gompa-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Spituk-Gompa-696x411.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Spituk-Gompa-711x420.jpg 711w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ladakh justifies being called as the land of monks and monasteries. Of the many beautiful ones set in the scenic landscape, Spituk stands \u2018high\u2019. It is one of the most splendid monasteries in the region. It sits on a hill-top. And as beautiful as it could be, the scenic beauty is going to leave you awestruck! So all the youngsters who were sulking at the mention of a \u2018monastery\u2019, what say now guys? Game for it? There is so much more to come. Sit back and read on\u2026<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Peace_with_Peace_Namgyal_Monastery\"><\/span><strong>Make Peace with Peace: Namgyal Monastery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Namgyal-Monastery.jpg\" alt=\"Namgyal Monastery\" width=\"900\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Namgyal-Monastery.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Namgyal-Monastery-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Namgyal-Monastery-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Namgyal-Monastery-696x416.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Namgyal-Monastery-703x420.jpg 703w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A recent fight? A churning heartbreak? Read Dalai Lama to find peace? Why not visit where he visited? Yes! Dalai Lama has been here. The Namgyal Tsemo Gompa or the Namgyala Monastery is particularly famous for the Buddha statue it hosts. The best part about this place is that it allows the volunteers to stay and help with the daily chores, while enjoying a few peaceful days. Nice way to move out of the bad memories! Isn\u2019t it?<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enjoy_a_Masked_Face_Hemis_Monastery\"><\/span><strong>Enjoy a Masked Face: Hemis Monastery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3689\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Hemis-Monastery.jpg\" alt=\"Hemis Monastery\" width=\"900\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Hemis-Monastery.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Hemis-Monastery-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Hemis-Monastery-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Hemis-Monastery-696x425.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Hemis-Monastery-687x420.jpg 687w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So, what could be more exciting than being under a mask for a while! Isn\u2019t a getaway from yourself, for a while, worthwhile? The Hemis Monastery is the biggest Gompa in Ladakh. It is the most celebrated one too! Because it is here that the famous annual Hemis festival takes place in July. This is one event which draws scores of tourists\u2019 attraction. The \u2018Masked Parade\u2019 is the \u2018show-stopper\u2019 and is marked as one of the sacred rituals here. During the course of the festival, the local resident Lamas perform a holy masked dance to glorify the victory of good over evil. The Monastery hold this festival on the 10th day of the Tibetan Lunar month called as Tse Chu, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava who is believed to be a reincarnation of Buddha. All set for a masked dance? Wait, guys! The more amazing is yet to come!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Suggested Tour<\/strong>: <a href=\"\/ladakh-hemis-festival-tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ladakh Hemis Festival Buddhist Tour Package<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Behold_The_%E2%80%98Movie-Like_Night_Sky_Lamayuru_Monastery\"><\/span><strong>Behold The \u2018Movie-Like\u2019 Night Sky: Lamayuru Monastery\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3690\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lamayuru-Monastery.jpg\" alt=\"Lamayuru Monastery\" width=\"900\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lamayuru-Monastery.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lamayuru-Monastery-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lamayuru-Monastery-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lamayuru-Monastery-356x220.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lamayuru-Monastery-696x429.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lamayuru-Monastery-681x420.jpg 681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI promise to get you that star\u201d, \u201cOh, just like this moon, you light up my life\u201d, etc. etc. Ever been the lover who made such promises under the vast sky? Ever been lost in the thoughts of where we get the perfect night sky, as we witness in the movies? Well, well. Here we finally are! The view of the night sky is a must, when seen from the Lamayuru Monastery. This place finally, gives you the opportunity to lay on the green grass and gaze the sky. Enjoy star-gazing like never before. In for a star counting? Come on! Let\u2019s start. I am going to beat you in this!<\/p>\n<p>P.S: To get the maximum from the monastery, plan your trip in sync with the time of shooting stars in the area! And get blown away by its beauty!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Awed_By_The_Art_Likir_Monastery\"><\/span><strong>Get Awed By The Art: Likir Monastery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Likir-Monastery.jpg\" alt=\"Likir Monastery\" width=\"900\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Likir-Monastery.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Likir-Monastery-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Likir-Monastery-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Likir-Monastery-356x220.jpg 356w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Likir-Monastery-696x428.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Likir-Monastery-684x420.jpg 684w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The splendid wood work calls you now! Get mesmerised by the colourful paintings on brown wood! This is possibly the best non-Buddhist thing about this monastery. What follows is the museum that caters to the history of the Ladakh region. The picturesque surroundings add to the advantage of the unending beauty of the place.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peek_into_yourself_Shanti_Stupa\"><\/span><strong>Peek into yourself: Shanti Stupa<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shanti-Stupa-Leh.jpg\" alt=\"Shanti Stupa, Leh\" width=\"900\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shanti-Stupa-Leh.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shanti-Stupa-Leh-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shanti-Stupa-Leh-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shanti-Stupa-Leh-696x437.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shanti-Stupa-Leh-669x420.jpg 669w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bored of the everyday schedule? Stressed? Okay! Here\u2019s the solution. Visit the famous Shanti Stupa and invoke some thoughts to look into yourself! This place provides the best spot for some introspection. The night-time view is even more breathtaking and a little meditation besides the Stupa might help you unleash the hidden best in you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_Blessed_By_A_Small_Boy_Samstanling_Monastery\"><\/span><strong>Get Blessed By A Small Boy: Samstanling Monastery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Samstanling-Monastery-Leh.jpg\" alt=\"Samstanling Monastery, Leh\" width=\"900\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Samstanling-Monastery-Leh.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Samstanling-Monastery-Leh-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Samstanling-Monastery-Leh-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Samstanling-Monastery-Leh-696x418.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Samstanling-Monastery-Leh-700x420.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Situated 124 km away from Leh, Samstanling Monastery caters to the needs of over 50 monks on a daily basis. Nestled amidst breathtaking natural landscapes, this sacred site is adorned with traditional hues of Gold, Red Ocher, and white.<\/p>\n<p>As you approach the monastery, you&#8217;ll be greeted by rows of religious flags lining the entrance. Inside, the halls are adorned with intricate wall paintings depicting Buddha and his teachings, the Dharmachakra, the Four Heavenly Kings, and other aspects of Buddhism.<\/p>\n<p>A special highlight awaits at the entrance, where visitors are warmly welcomed by a seven-year-old boy. With great solemnity, he bestows blessings upon all followers and ties sacred threads around their wrists.<\/p>\n<p>So, ready for a lil priest? Be a sport!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meet_Shakyamuni_Buddha_Shey_Monastery\"><\/span><strong>Meet Shakyamuni Buddha: Shey Monastery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shey-Monastery.jpg\" alt=\"Shey Monastery\" width=\"900\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shey-Monastery.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shey-Monastery-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shey-Monastery-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shey-Monastery-696x433.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Shey-Monastery-675x420.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nestled within Shey Monastery lies its crowning jewel: a magnificent gold-plated copper statue of seated Shakyamuni Buddha, ranking as the second largest statue in Ladakh. Adorning the space before the statue is a grand wax bowl perpetually lit for a year, symbolizing eternal illumination and renewal upon its yearly replacement.<\/p>\n<p>Interesting, huh? What are you waiting for then? I am going to be there first! Beat me?<\/p>\n<p>Besides these, there are some other beautiful monasteries:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_visit\"><\/span><strong>Best Time to visit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>April to July is one of the best times of the year to visit Leh. The sun shines bright and keeps the day temperatures warm.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Suggested Tour:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/buddhist-tour-packages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">India Buddhist Tour Packages<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India has its own heaven, named Leh \u2013 Ladakh. Resting in the lap of the world\u2019s mightiest mountain ranges, i.e. the Great Himalayas and the Karakoram, the beauty of the place is too immense to be expressed. It can only&hellip;<\/p>\n<div class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pilgrimagetour.in\/blog\/monasteries-in-ladakh\/#more-3687\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading &#10142; <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">LADAKH: The Land of Monasteries<\/span><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3692,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[66],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3687","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-buddhism","oviyan-lite-has-thumbnail"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>8 Must-Visit Buddhist Monasteries in Leh Ladakh<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the spiritual essence of Ladakh through its must-visit Buddhist monasteries, where 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