KRISHNA BALARAM TEMPLE
White marble temple bordered by pleasant gardens, with a small information ...Read more
RANAKPUR TEMPLES
Set of 4 finely carved white marble temples in the heart of a nature ...Read more
GOLDEN TEMPLE
The most sacred Sikh place of worship in India, with a marble and gold ...Read more
JAIN TEMPLES
A group of 7 small sanctuaries dedicated to the tirthankars, containing ...Read more
JAMA MASJID MOSQUE
India's largest mosque, built in 1644 and able to accommodate 25,000 ...Read more
GURUDWARA BANGLA SAHIB
Delhi's largest Sikh temple, built in the 18th century in white marble, ...Read more
MAHABODHI TEMPLE
The Mahabodhi temple complex, Bihar's main attraction, stands 55 m above ...Read more
BUDDHIST VIHARA (BUDDHIST MONASTERY)
A collection of monuments that form part of India's most beautiful Buddhist ...Read more
SHANTI STUPA
Read moreLocated at an altitude of 4,625 metres, in the heights of the Chansgpa district, it is the first building to be seen from the airport. At the top of a small hill, it was built by the Japanese to symbolize peace (shanti) in the world. It is a high place of pilgrimage from where you can contemplate the city, the mountains and, in the distance, the Stok Kangri. The 15-minute ascent on very steep stairs is not recommended for travellers who have just arrived in Leh. It is better to go there at the end of the day, around 5pm, before sunset.
KAILASH NIKETAN TEMPLE (TERA MANZIL)
Main temple of Lakshman Jhula enthroned on the bank of the Ganges, near the ...Read more
SRI NEELKANTH MAHADEVA TEMPLE
Temple dedicated to Shiva, situated at an altitude of 1,330 m, one of the ...Read more
THIKSEY MONASTERY
Read moreBuilt in the 16th century, the Thiksey monastery marks the spirits by its remarkable architecture. Behind the entrance gate, there is a restaurant, a guesthouse and a souvenir store (on the left). Then, you will go up, by foot or by car, to the school and the various temples. The monastery shelters a community of a small hundred monks.
Chanpakhang Temple is open from 8am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6:30pm. One can admire a superb statue of Buddha Maitreya (future Buddha) in sitting position. Blessed by the Dalai Lama in 1980, it is more than 12 m high. Its construction involved 30 people working continuously for 3 years. The statue is only 30 years old, but the murals are much older.
Gompa. At the top of the Gompa, you can visit a very old library filled with Buddhist manuscripts. In the courtyard, take time to observe the colorful murals depicting the deities.
Themuseum is open from 8am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6:30pm, entrance fee: 30 Rs. It presents beautiful tantric objects.
And don't forget the Kutong Lhakang, which contains two silver stupas and sacred relics, the Dolma Lhakang, then the Dukhang Lhakang (or Assembly Hall) and finally, the Gonkhang (temple of the protectors). In the morning, the ceremony is open to the public wishing to meditate. In high season, tourists flock.
The festival of Gustor takes place every year in March. It celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Magnificent point of view to admire the valley of Indus.
DISKIT GOMPA
Ancient Diskit monastery dating from the 14th century, home to a large ...Read more
SHATRUNJAYA HILL
A group of white marble temples dating from the 10th and 11th centuries, ...Read more
TEMPLES - WEST GROUP
Numerous temples to visit, including Lakshmana, dedicated to Vishnu, and ...Read more
JAMA MASJID & SHEIKH SALIM CHISHTI MAUSOLEUM
A historic site with a beautiful mosque built by Akbar and a white marble ...Read more
BIRLA MANDIR (LAKSHMI NARAYAN TEMPLE)
Hindu temple featuring a peaceful white marble sanctuary dedicated to ...Read more
SACRED LAKE
Rectangular lake lined with ghats, small traditional buildings and a temple ...Read more
TSUGLAGKHANG COMPLEX
Complex comprising the official residence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, a ...Read more
AKSHARDAM TEMPLE (AKSHARDHAM TEMPLE)
Temple built in 2005, the largest Hindu complex in India, built by ...Read more