Phugtal Monastery , Barshaini
About Phugtal Monastery
Phugtal Monastery (Phuktal Monastery) is a 12th century monastery situated in Zanskar region of Ladakh is renowned for its unique construction. It appears like a honeycomb affixed to a cliff, overlooking a gorge of the Lingti-Tsarap river. Founded by a Tibetan Buddhist monk Phugtal monastery has about 70 monks in residence and is a popular pilgrimage for followers of Tibetan Buddhism as well as for tourists. The monastery has four prayer rooms, a library, kitchens and a guest rooms besides living quarters of the monks. There are several paintings, artifacts and frescos adorning the monastery.
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Places to Visit near Phugtal Monastery
Markha Valley, Jammu and Kashmir
*45.2 km from Phugtal Monastery - See map
Markha valley is a hugely popular trekking destination. It is definitely not for the faint-hearted. The terrain is treacherous, but the brave will...
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Hemis National Park, Jammu and Kashmir
*51.5 km from Phugtal Monastery - See map
Located on the west bank of the Indus, in beautiful eastern Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir State, Hemis National Park is the largest national...
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Drang Drung Glacier, Jammu and Kashmir
*60.8 km from Phugtal Monastery - See map
In the heights of Zansker lies the largest Drang Drung Glacier accessible to tourist in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is known for...
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Stongdey Monastery, Jammu and Kashmir
66.6 km from Phugtal Monastery - See map
Stongdey Monastery was established in 1052 and is famous for being the second largest monastery in the Zanskar region. Located 18 km from Padum...
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Kailash Manimahesh, Himachal Pradesh
*68.1 km from Phugtal Monastery - See map
This is the location of some famous bathing grounds. It’s the spot where many thousands of tourists come following the festival of...
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Hampta Pass, Himachal Pradesh
*69.7 km from Phugtal Monastery - See map
Hampta Pass is the most ideal trek for first timers; it is not only easily accessible and easy to trek but is also simply breath-taking. You can...
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Kishtwar National Park, Jammu and Kashmir
*72.3 km from Phugtal Monastery - See map
Located about 250 KMs from Jammu, spread over an area of 400 sq. kms and perched at an altitude ranging from 1700 m to 4800 mts, Kishtwar National...
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Deo Tibba, Himachal Pradesh
*75 km from Phugtal Monastery - See map
Located at an altitude of 6006 meters, Deo Tibba is one of the highest peaks in the Pir Panjal range. It is also a popular trekking spot. The 6000...
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Kareri Lake, Himachal Pradesh
*83.8 km from Phugtal Monastery - See map
Kareri Lake is the focus of many a trekking day out in the Kangra region, this is a small lake attractively perched on a hillside a short 10km...
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Zangla, Jammu and Kashmir
85.4 km from Phugtal Monastery - See map
Zangla is located 35 Km from Zanskar and is the nodal point for the famous trek covering Padum-Stongdey-Zangla-Karsha-Padum. Also do visit the...
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