Samstanling Monastery

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Sight Address : Samstanling Monastery is located in the Sumlur village of the Nubra Valley region about 123 km north of Leh.
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Samstanling Monastery or gompa is a well-known Buddhist site in the Nubra Valley. Tourists on a trip to the Nubra Valley are recommended to explore this monastery. Situated between Kyagar and Sumur village, it was founded by Lama Tsultrim Nima. Travellers primarily visit this monastery for the collection of Buddhist scrolls, frescos, and Buddhist statues. In 1962, Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai-Lama, was invited for the inauguration of the seven temples of the gompa. There are around 50 monks living in this monastery whose daily needs are fulfilled by the monastery governing body.

Samstanling Monastery, Ladakh

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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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Hotel Sten Del Restaurant ; Deskit, Nubra Valley ; Ph/M – 9820501211 ; Food Serve – Indian, Ladakhi, Chinese and Continental Food.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : The Samstanling Monastery is located in the Sumlur village of the Nubra Valley region.Located 123 km north of the capital of Ladakh, Leh. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to Nubra valley which is about 125 km from Leh.You can also opt for shared a taxi which charges anything between 1000 to 1500 rupees depending up the choice of seat and other conditions.

BUS : Himachal Tourism and State Transport Corporation along with J&K SRTC and several other travel companies run regular bus service to Leh. From Leh you can take bus to the Samstanling Monastery which is Located 123 km north of the capital of Ladakh, Leh.

Train : The closest railway station is Jammu, there are regular train services from Delhi and many other cities to Jammu railway station, from Jammu you can take buses or taxi ride to Srinagar and then to Leh. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to to the Samstanling Monastery Located 123 km north of the capital of Ladakh, Leh. If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

Air : Nearest Airport is Leh Airport .The following airlines (Kingfisher, Jet Airways, and Air India) operate regular flights to Leh from Delhi, Jammu and Srinagar. The duration of Delhi-Leh flight is just an hour long. Better booked the air-tickets before 2 or 3 months in advance because during May to October tickets prices are very high due to heavy tourist influx. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to the Samstanling Monastery is located 123 km north of the capital of Ladakh, Leh.If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

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.