22 articles to prepare your trip
Located 26 km from Leh, Matho Monastery is Ladakh's only gompa affiliated with the Sakya order. History, thangkas, Nagrang festival and oracles.
More than a hundred Buddhist caves carved into the basalt hills of Borivali, 40 km from Mumbai. An active monastic site from the 1st century BCE to the 9th century.
Located 8 km from Darjeeling, the Yiga Choeling monastery houses a five-meter statue of Maitreya Buddha and rare Tibetan manuscripts.
The largest monastery in Kalimpong, consecrated by the Dalai Lama in 1976, Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Gompa features a rare three-dimensional mandala and views of Kanchenjunga.
Seat of Tibetan Buddhism in exile in Dharamsala, the Dalai Lama Complex brings together a temple, monastery, museum and archives. Practical visiting guide.
Located 67 km from Leh, Alchi Monastery preserves Buddhist frescoes of Kashmiri origin dating to the 11th century, among the oldest in Ladakh.
Yuksom
Sikkim's first capital and gateway to Khangchendzonga, Yuksom blends Buddhist spirituality, ancient monasteries and exceptional Himalayan trekking.
Varanasi(Banaras)
City of Shiva on the banks of the Ganges, Varanasi immerses you in living Hinduism: ghats, ceremonies, thousand-year-old temples and mystical sunrise.
Lingshed Monastery
At 4,000 metres altitude between Zanskar and Lamayuru, Lingshed Monastery is one of India's oldest Gelug gompas, accessible by trek.
Leh
Capital of Ladakh at 3,500 m altitude, Leh blends Tibetan monasteries, Himalayan valleys and caravan traditions. Complete guide to planning your journey.
Itanagar
The understated capital of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar blends a medieval fort, Tibetan temple, and ten tribes of Northeast India. Your complete guide to planning a visit.
Gangtok
Sikkim's capital, perched at 1,650 m, Gangtok blends Buddhist monasteries, sweeping views of Kanchenjunga and serves as gateway to the eastern Himalayas.
Dharamsala
Between Tibetan monasteries, treks through the Dhauladhar range, and the bustling bazaars of McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala offers a journey where spirituality and the Himalayas converge.
Dehradun
Nestled in the Doon Valley at the foot of the Himalayas, Dehradun blends colonial heritage, Tibetan monasteries and direct access to Uttarakhand's treasures.
Bomdila
A Himalayan stopover on the way to Tawang, Bomdila lines up Buddhist monasteries, apple orchards and panoramas over the Nechipu Pass at 2,530 m altitude.
Bodh Gaya
The place of Buddha's enlightenment, Bodhgaya brings together the UNESCO-listed Mahabodhi Temple, monasteries from around the world, and an atmosphere conducive to meditation.
Ayodhya
Ayodhya, the birthplace of Rama and one of the seven holiest pilgrimage sites in Hinduism, unveils its temples, ghats, and millennia-old heritage.
Amravati
At the heart of Vidarbha, Amravati opens the door to Marathi temples, Deccan forts and the tigers of Melghat. An India that is quiet and authentic.
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