Stakna Monastery- The monasteries of Ladakh are the topmost attraction of the region and the Stakna Monastery is amongst them. Take a trip to it this vacation.

Location Visit the beautiful monastery of Ladakh, Stakna monastery. It is located approximately 45 km from the town of Leh. The monastery is amazingly perched on a hill shaped 'Stakna', which means 'Tiger Nose'. Foundation Situated on the banks of mighty Indus river, Stakna offers breath taking views of snow clad peaks. The monastery was founded in 1580 AD by Chosje Jamyang Palkar, who was the great scholar saint of Bhutan. Highlights of Stakna Monastery The Stakna Gompa belongs to the Dugpa order of Buddhism and houses about 30 monks. The Successive reincarnations of the Stakna Tulku serve as the incumbents of Stakna monastery. They propagate the teachings of Dugpa order. On entering the central courtyard, next is the Dukhang or assembly hall. Silver gilted Chorten measuring seven feet high is built inside the Dukhang in 1950 by Head Lama. Visitors can also set a sightseeing tour to nearby monasteries like Mud and Kharu, Stakrimo, Sani and Bardan. Treasures of Stakna Monastery The Chortens built inside the assembly hall treasures a statue Lord Buddha and numerous. Left wall of the Dukhang are decorated with exquisite paintings of Sakyamuni, Tsephakmad and Amchi. The wall opposite to assembly hall is adorned with paintings of Bodhisattva,Tshong-san-gompa and Padma Sambhava. Statues of Sakyamuni, present Buddha and Maitreya are placed on the right side of the hall.