For a Buddhist tourist visiting India, monasteries or gompas are the prime attraction. A number of Buddhist monasteries or gompas spread across the length and breadth of India and speak volume about the Buddhist heritage of the country.

Many of these monasteries were built centuries back and have withstood the test of time. Still many others were destroyed or damaged in past and had to undergo tremendous reconstruction work. The architecture, murals, statues of Buddha and bodhisattvas inside make for an interesting visit. Moreover, many of these monasteries are located at stunning sites - clinging at the the top of hill, near streams, amidst greenery or barren landscape - which enhance their attractiveness multifold. The presence of monks inside gives a splendid opportunity to interact and accrue a whole lot of new knowledge about Buddhism in general and the monastery in particular.

This section offers you information regarding all these monasteries, a visit to which will prove extremely satisfying. You can find details of their location and history, architecture and major structures inside and the festivals celebrated by these monasteries. Additionally, you will also find information regarding the other closeby Buddhist attractions which you can see while visiting these monasteries. Lastly, there is also a section which guides you as to how exactly you will reach the monastery.

In brief, this section is just the perfect place to be if you desire to know about monasteries in India or intend to visit them but are lacking in information.

Famous Buddhist Monasteries

• Bihar
• Jammu Kashmir
• Sikkim
• Himachal Pradesh
• Arunachal Pradesh