Besides being the oldest, the monastery is also known for the 75 feet statue of Buddha ... wealthiest monasteries in Ladakh as well. Precious statues made in gold, silver and copper, besides ...

and a peaceful retreat into Ladakh's spiritual world. Once the royal capital, Shey Monastery is famous for its massive Buddha statue, surrounded by historic stupas. It is also close to the well ...

You in Leh Ladakh mean you are in ‘heaven ... and a museum that has on display a valuable copper statue of Buddha, gold and silver stupas, thangka paintings and an impressive range of ...

Unlike other high-altitude regions in Ladakh, it enjoys a relatively ... It is famous for the towering 108-ft Maitreya Buddha ...

Inside, you can walk through its maze-like halls, admire old paintings and objects, and learn about Ladakh's royal family. Plus, there's a lovely Buddha statue at the back, making it even more ...