Ladakh is situated at an altitude of 9,800 feet, surrounded by the Himalayas and Karakoram Range. It houses incredible monasteries in its folds, which offer glimpses of the diversity and rich cultural heritage of the region. On your tour to Ladakh, you can spot monks in maroon robes silently climbing their ways to the monasteries. Zongkhul Monastery of Zanskar is the spectacular cave monastery you will encounter just before the climb for the Omasi-la Pass begins.
If you are on your trekking tour to Padum-Kishtwar, you will find the two cave Zongkhul Monastery on the rock face of the Ating George. The monastery is associated with the famous Indian Yogi, Naropa, who spent years in solitary meditation here. Associated with Nalanda and Vikramshila Universities, it is said the yogi’s footprints are found on the stone in the lower caves.
The murals in the cave walls of the Zongkhul Monastery are of great artistic skill. This ancient monastery reflects outstanding artistic excellence. They were works of Zhadpa Dorje, the celebrated scholar-painter of the monastery about 300 years back.
There are a number of blessed shrines in Zongkhul Monastery. In addition, it houses some biographies of monks, treasured artifacts like crystal stupa, images of Samvara made of ivory, and texts consisting of spiritual songs. You can explore this monastery during your Ladakh tour. We offer a wide range of meticulously crafted Ladakh tour packages with which you can rejuvenate amidst the tranquil aura of this holy site. You can contact us for more information, book a tour, and modify your tour package!
