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Sight Address : Serzang Temple is located adjacent to the royal quarters in Basgo village in Leh (about 40 km) Edit

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Serzang Temple is a 17th century gold and copper shrine located next to the royal quarters in Basgo village of Leh district. Situated on the Leh-Srinagar Highway, Basgo is one of the fascinating villages found in Ladakh. The temple enshrines a 30 feet high copper gilt image of Maitreya (Lord Buddha). Mural paintings of Tilopa, Naropa, Marpa and Mila-Ras-pa can be witnessed inside the temple complex. There are also images of historical personages associated with the red-hat sect of Buddhism. The walls are highlighted with Buddha figures.

Serzang Temple,Leh, India

HistoryEdit

Serzang Temple is situated adjacent to the royal quarters in the village of Basgo, which comes under the Leh District. It was constructed during the 17th century using gold and copper. This shrine can be reached by travelling on the main Leh-Srinagar Highway. The copper gilt image of Maitreya Buddha at this temple measures around 30 ft in height. It also houses several mural paintings like Tilopa, Marpa, Mila Raspa and Naropa.The walls of this temple are painted with the figures of Buddha along with the images of people associated with Red Hat sect. This temple also preserves a Serzang manuscript copy of the Tibetan Buddhist Canon, which has been written in silver, gold and copper letters. It is around 40 km away from the nearest airport at Leh.he walls of this temple are painted with the figures of Buddha along with the images of people associated with Red Hat sect. This temple also preserves a Serzang manuscript copy of the Tibetan Buddhist Canon, which has been written in silver, gold and copper letters. It is around 40 km away from the nearest airport at Leh.

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June to October

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1-2 hours.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : There are regular taxis and bus services in Manali to and from Leh.

BUS : There are regular bus and taxi services to Leh. . Although, the roads to Leh are well maintained, it is a long and tiring journey of two days. JKSRTC provide service from Srinagar to Leh (700 km) which takes two days and HRTC provide service from Manali to Leh (474 km), which takes about 20 hours or two days if you halt in between. Buses will charge you anywhere between Rs 1,500 to 2,000 per person for a one way trip.Leh Bus Stand is barely a kilometer from the city. from bus stand taxi is available to reach these site.

Train : The nearest railway station to Leh is in Kalka from where you can take a bus or taxi to Manali via Shimla. There are regular taxis and bus services in Manali to and from Leh.
From New Delhi:Chandigarh Mumbai Bandra Terminus SF Express Kalka- New Delhi Shatabdi Kalka Delhi Passenger
From Mumbai: Paschim Express Slip
From Kolkata: Kalka Mail

Air : Leh is directly connected to Delhi through regular flights and it takes about 65 minutes to reach Leh from Delhi through flight. Direct flights also operate once a week from Leh to Srinagar and twice a week to Jammu and Kashmir. However, as the weather is unpredictable, a 2 to 3 hours hold-up is normal, especially on the early morning departures.
From New Delhi:Fly Smart, Jet Lite,Jet Airways Konnect.
From Mumbai:Fly Smart,Jet Airways Konnect, Air India.
From Kolkata:Jet Lite, Air India. Delhi-Leh ﬂ ights rarely cost under Rs.11,500 in
summer but in winter Rs.4000 is possible. Unusually, Leh’s airline oﬃ ces sometimes undercut
online prices.
Air India (Map p 246 ; %252076; Fort Rd;
10am-1pm & 2-4.30pm) Leh–Delhi (Rs.11,661),
via Srinagar (Rs.7354, Wednesday) or via Jammu
(Rs.8053, Monday and Friday). Fly to Jammu for
Dharamsala.
Jet Airways (Map p 249 ;%250999; Main
Bazaar; h10am-1pm & 2-5pm) Leh–Delhi daily
in August. Frequency drops gradually to twice
weekly in February.
Kingfisher (www.flykingfisher.com) Leh–Delhi
daily in summer.
Bus & Shared Jeep
KARGIL Bus (Rs.300, 10 hours) departs 4.30am

Others : Jeep services are also available here. 4wd jeeps are quicker, a little more expensive and reach more locations. Private hire jeeps are also available.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry your own food, drinking water,woolen cloths and a camera along to capture the amazing sights.

Safety / WarningEdit

1. Alcohol and tobacco should be completely avoided, as the low level of oxygen makes it very difficult to come out of a hangover and you don’t want to lose the sightseeing time, sitting in a hotel. Alcohol and coffee should also be avoided if you are in Leh on a trekking expedition. Tea, which is available in plenty, can be consumed.
2.Plastic is banned in Leh and Ladakh, so instead use biodegradable bags.