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Why to visit Tabo Monastry
The Tabo Monastery is one of the most amazing places to visit in Spiti Valley. Tabo is notable for being the oldest continuously operating Buddhist enclave in India and the Himalayas. Its walls are covered with frescoes depicting Buddhist pantheon stories.
Another feature that distinguishes Tabo from other monasteries is that it allows visitors to stay within its walls and gain firsthand knowledge of the monastic life.
Tabo Monastery has 9 temples, 4 Stupas, 23 chortens and monks quarters which you can visit.
Things to do at Tabo Monastery :
- You can visit the Monastery Museum to see its treasures, which include artefacts and historical photos.
- You can begin your cave exploration with a few small caves that open on the hillside just above the main road.
- You can also discover history in the Library. The monastery's Library is located upstairs in the monastery guesthouse building.
Interesting facts about Tabo Monastery :
- This captivating monastery is known as the "Ajanta of the Himalayas."
- At a dizzying height of 10,000 feet, it stands tall and powerful.
- It is the oldest monastery in India and the Himalayas, having been in operation since its inception.
- The walls of the monastery are adorned with fascinating murals and ancient paintings, similar to those found in Maharashtra's Ajanta Caves, hence the name.
- The Tabo Monastery, built by the revered Buddhist king, Yeshe-O, is now a priceless treasure to the Buddhist community.
How to reach?
Tabo Monastery is approximately 337 kilometres from Shimla and 149 kilometres from Reckong Peo. The road is the most direct route to the monastery. You'll be hard-pressed to find a more remote region of the Himalayas for a better way to travel.
Entry Fees : Nil
Best time to visit : May - October
Visiting Duration : 5-6 hours
