Thiksey Monastery

• 24 Aug 2026

On 21st August 2026, U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor visited the historic Thiksey Monastery in Ladakh, a prominent Buddhist landmark.

• The monastery is located 19 km from Leh and is the largest monastery in central Ladakh.
• Founded in 1433, its distinctive multi-level architecture resembles Tibet’s Potala Palace.
• The monastery houses ancient Buddhist images, stupas, scrolls and wall paintings.
• It contains a 15-metre-high Maitreya Buddha statue, installed during the 1980s.
• The monastery is known for its daily morning prayers and panoramic views of the Indus River.