- 33 metre statue of Maitreya Buddha near Diskit monastery facing down the Shyok River towards the Nubra Valley. Diskit Monastery also known as Deskit Gompa or Diskit...
- At the entrance of Diskit Monastery stands a massive statue of Maitreya Buddha, a 32-meter tall structure that dominates the skyline and is visible from afar.
- We have shared a comprehensive travel guide in this blog post for exploring the Diskit Monastery in the best way possible.
- Diskit is the administrative center of Nubra valley and is popular for the ancient monasteries it holds.
- If you travel by Charsa Road, passing from the Panamik village, Nubra to Diskit monastery distance is around 76 km which is around a 3-hour ride from...
- Traders and travellers often came here not only for blessings but also to seek protection, as the Diskit Monastery was built along the silk route, behind which a lot...
- Diskit is located by the bank of Shyok river and is famous for Diskit Monastery, the oldest and largest gompa of Nubra valley.
- The Diskit Monastery’s height, at 10,300 feet, makes it one of the most accessible monasteries in Ladakh.
- The pious Diskit Monastery and the natural hot water springs in Panamik serves as the main tourist attractions on Diskit Village.
- Once inside Diskit, trek your way to the monastery for 40 minutes or hire a jeep to reach the monastery in less than 10 minutes.
