The Diskit Monastery is the oldest and largest monastery in Nubra Valley that was founded by Changzeb Tserab Zaongpo, the disciple of Tsong Khapa. You will discover the statue of Maitreya Buddha and also the images of many deities.
Visit Diskit Monastery
The Diskit is named as "The orchard of Ladakh" because of the river Shyok flowing and the rich green vegetation. There are some magnificent events and festivals that are celebrated here, namely the Dosmoche or the scapegoat which is very famous and is performed by monks, along with mask dances to eradicate bad luck and also negativity of the evil. You can further pay a visit to the Lachung Temple along with the Hunder Monastery. The most advisable time to pay a visit to the Diskit Monastery is during the summer season from March to September that offers the most pleasant climate for travel and transfers. For more information on ladakh tour package contact Swan Tours.
