Mulbekh Monastery

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Sight Address : Mulbekh Monastery is located in Mulbekh village that lies around 25 km away from Bodh Kharboo, on the way to Kargil from Leh. Edit

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Mulbek Monastery (Gompa) dominates the valley. It is easy to see why in bygone times this site served as an outpost to guard the caravan route. Like all Buddhists monasteries it is adorned by frescoes and statues. The last sign of Buddhism, as you shortly head into the Muslim-dominated regions near Kargil and beyond. Mulbekh’s main claim to fame is the impressive eight meter high Chamba statue, an image of a future Buddha, cut into the rock face, dating back to about 700 AD. There are also two gompas serdung and Gandentse, which offer great views of the valley.

Mulbekh Chamba Statue at NH1

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Best Season to VisitEdit

June to October.

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Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

4-5 hours.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Nun Kun Deluxe Camp ; Kargil Leh Highway | 3 km beore Mulbekh, Kargil, India ; Ph/M – N.A. ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road.The Mulbekh Monastery around 25 km away from Bodh Kharboo, on the way to Kargil & 234 km from Leh.and is easily accessible by taxis from leh.it takes maximum 2-3 hrs.

BUS : Regular buses ply from Srinagar (204 km) and Leh (234 km) to Kargil. Deluxe coaches are also available from Srinagar and Leh with a price ranging from Rs 240 to Rs 350.

Train : The nearest railhead is at Jammu, which is located at a distance of about 540 km. The New Delhi-Jammu Tawi Rajdhani Express connects Delhi to Jammu daily. Mumbai Central-Jammu Tawi Swaraj Express runs daily to Jammu from Mumbai. Private cars and jeep taxis are available from railway station or you can opt for the mini coach to reach Kargil.

Air : Travelling Kargil requires some planning. The nearest airport is at Srinagar, which is at a distance of 204 km to the west of Kargil. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways have daily flights from New Delhi to Srinagar. The price is reasonable which ranges from Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000. Indian Airlines also run daily flights from Mumbai. Buses ply daily to Kargil from outside the airport or you can hire a taxi to reach Kargil.

Others : Truck : Trucks often stop for hitchhikers, who are usually expected to pay half the bus fare, bargaining may be necessary. They are slower than the buses and sometimes stop for long periods to unload cargo.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry woolan cloths, Camera etc.

Safety / WarningEdit

Ladakh is one of the safest parts of India, and the most basic precautions are enough to keep you and your possessions safe. Most of the region is dotted with military cantonments every 50-80 kms, but mainly because of its strategic position on international border between India and China. The army plays major part in rescue and aid efforts and that is why you will require to produce identification documents or written permission from local authorities before entering some remote places.