Basgo Gompa , Leh
About Basgo Gompa
Basgo or Bazgo Gompa (Basgo Monastery) is about 40 KMs from Leh and is a fortress of mud-bricks situated high on the hills of Ladakh. The monastery has a 14 mt high, gilded statue of Maitreya and has brilliantly colored wall paintings as well as murals. The ancient temples of Basgo Gompa are in ruins but are still actively used and well-loved by the locals as well as pilgrims. Visit the Gompa for its imposing views of the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges and the unique architecture.
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Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Jammu and Kashmir
13.2 km from Basgo Gompa - See map
Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is located on the Leh-Kargil highway just 25 KMs outside of Leh. Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is located at the places where...
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Magnetic Hill, Jammu and Kashmir
15.9 km from Basgo Gompa - See map
A supposedly magnetic hill, which through the use of powerful magnetic disturbances of a by-gone era, still attracts those on vehicles of the...
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Likir Monastery (Klud-kyil), Jammu and Kashmir
16 km from Basgo Gompa - See map
Believed ot be built in 11th century Likir Monastery or gompa is one of the oldest and well maintained monasteries in Ladakh district. Built in...
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Hemis National Park, Jammu and Kashmir
*19 km from Basgo Gompa - 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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Markha Valley, Jammu and Kashmir
*24.7 km from Basgo Gompa - 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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Alchi Monastery, Jammu And Kashmir
26.4 km from Basgo Gompa - See map
Alchi Monastery or Alchi Gompa is a Buddhist monastery, is located at a distance of about 70 km west of Leh. This Buddhist Monastery Complex also...
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Phyang Monastery, Jammu and Kashmir
28.2 km from Basgo Gompa - See map
With a certain amount of mystery, this monastery remains shrouded in the mists of history. Formed of the Dri-gung-pa school of Buddhism and the...
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Spituk Monastery, Jammu and Kashmir
31 km from Basgo Gompa - See map
The site of a recent change of hands from the ‘red hat’ to the ‘yellow hat’ brand of Buddhist. The monastery has 100+ monks donned with...
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Leh Palace, Jammu and Kashmir
39 km from Basgo Gompa - See map
The palace that overlooks town. Dominating the skyline, it's open to the public and it's said that from roof you can get the best view of the...
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Shanti Stupa, Leh, Jammu and Kashmir
39.3 km from Basgo Gompa - See map
Shanti Stupa is located atop a hill overlooking the city of Leh, reachable by road of approximately 3 miles. The site is fairly new; built in 1991...
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Sankar Monastery, Jammu and Kashmir
39.7 km from Basgo Gompa - See map
Daughter of the Spituk monastery and residence of the Abbot of Spituk, it’s a short walk from town at about 20km. Relatively modern, only a...
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Namgyal Tsemo Monastery, Jammu and Kashmir
41.5 km from Basgo Gompa - See map
Perched on the side of a mountain overlooking the main town. It’s a three story building with commanding views of the valley below. Astride a...
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