Famous Buddhist Monasteries in Jammu and Kashmir

Situated on the countrys northern most tip, Jammu and Kashmir is a state filled with Buddhist relics. One can travel through the state and admire the Buddhist carvings and architecture here. Although many of them are in ruins, travellers are still left to wonder as to how such mega structures were built and how long did the construction take in a day of no modern equipments.The intricate carvings on the life of Buddha is common on most of the architecture. Still serving as a religious place for Buddhists, most living temples and monasteries are maintained by the resident monks, while other relics are left to the care of nature. So lets set out to explore these ancient relics built by our ancestors that still live on with us here at Jammu and Kashmir. Beauty of Alchi Monastery.Photo Courtesy: Intrepid wanderer Scenic view if Basgo Gompa.Photo Courtesy: Elroy Serrao The rugged landscape of Chemrey.Photo Courtesy: Krayker Statue of Buddha at Diskit Monastery.Photo Courtesy: John Hill Picturesque view of Hanle Gompa.Photo Courtesy: ZeePack Monk praying at Hemis Monastery.Photo Courtesy: Karunakar Rayker View of Hundur Monastery.Photo Courtesy: Karunakar Rayker View from the Korzok Monastery.Photo Courtesy: Steve Hicks Looking down at Kursha Gompa.Photo Courtesy: hamon jp The beauty of Lamayuru Monastery.Photo Courtesy: Kondephy The snow capped peaks overlooking Likir Monastery.Photo Courtesy: Morrisjm A cover of green at Lingshed Gompa.Photo Courtesy: hamon jp The cliff hanging Phugtal Monastery. Photo Courtesy: Shakti The rocky surroundings of Rizong Gompa.Photo Courtesy: Baldiri A wall painting at Sankar Monastery.Photo Courtesy: Bodhisattwa Breathtaking view of Shey Gompa.Photo Courtesy: Karunakar Rayker Sumda Chun in the valley region.Photo Courtesy: Vskmenon The majestic Thiksey Monastery.Photo Courtesy: Saad Faruque