Karla and Bhaja Caves Prayer Hall at BhajaAncient groups of rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BCE, these caves are impressive heritage sites of Buddhism in India. The caves hold exquisite ancient viharas, stupas and chaityagrahas with extraordinary facades, exteriors, inner sanctums and carvings.Where:...
Bojjannakonda Rock cut Buddha at BojjannakondaAncient Buddhist caves at Bojjannakonda, Bavikonda, Thotlakonda and Pavuralakonda are all a few kilometers away from each other.These were important monasteries and teaching centers in the past that housed monks and travelers. They are believed to be made between 4th to...
Ajanta Caves Ajanta CavesThese are magnificent Buddhist rock-cut caves which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. They date back to the 2nd century BCE to 480 CE. Visit to be amazed by rock-cut Buddhist deities, depictions of Buddha’s past lives and rebirths, and ancient religious Buddhist art...
Ghoom Monastery Ghoom Monastery interiorOld Ghoom Monastery or Yiga Choeling Monastery is an important center for the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is famous for a huge 15 feet tall statue of Maitreya Buddha. It was built by a Mongolian astrologer and monk in 1850.There...
Thiksey Monastery Maitreya Buddha statueSimilar to the Potala Palace in Tibet which is the world’s largest monastery, Thiksey Monastery belongs to the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is a gargantuan 12 storeyed building which is constructed in ascending order and houses several stupas, statues, and...
Namdroling Monastery Statues at the monasteryA place which over 5000 monks and nuns call home, Namdroling Monastery is an important spiritual centre of Nyingma Tibetan Buddhism. It has humble beginnings as the founder Pema Norbu Rinpoche started to build it when he had only Rs 300...
Rumtek Monastery Monks at RumtekFamous for being the Dharma Chakra Centre, Rumtek Monastery is a political and spiritual center of the Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhists.The main temple is richly colored and beautifully decorated, and there is a bejewelled golden shrine commemorating the guru of the...
Tawang Monastery Tawang Monastery LibraryThis is the largest Buddhist monastery in India and the second largest in the world. Tawang Monastery is one of the most popular places for a Buddhist spiritual tour, visited equally by tourists and monks and followers. Located at a height of...
Dalai Lama Temple Complex Dalai Lama with supportersThe main seat of Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lama Temple is an ornate monastery complex, colorful and enchanting. The residence of Dalai Lama is also here. He delivers his sermons here.The temple has a large idol of the Buddha....
Key Monastery Key MonasteryLocated at an altitude of more than 13,000 feet, Key Monastery is an important Tibetan center of religious training for Llamas. A stunning work of monastic architecture, the monastery has various murals and houses a good collection of scriptures and Buddha images.The beautiful...
