Tabo Monastery

Tabo Monastery is another ancient monastery located in Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh. This monastery was founded in 996 AD. It is in fact one of the oldest monastery in the world that is still functioning. The monastery comprises of Buddhist paintings, murals, and sculptures. Inside the monastery there are around 23 stupas, 9 temples, and chambers for the monk. The monastery has some of the complex artwork and sculptures which represents the skill set of the artisans and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Tibetan Buddhism. Since, the monastery is located in a rugged and remote location; it shows how grand it must have been in the bygone era and how beautifully they have built the monastery with the best construction techniques. The Tabo Monastery is surrounded by the majestic mountain ranges covered with snow and located near the Spiti River. The Tabo Monastery is the perfect spot for meditation and for gaining spiritualism. Add the Tabo Monastery adds to the beauty of this valley. So those tourists wishing to gain some spiritualism, Tabo Monastery is one of the best places attracting the attention of the spiritual seekers, adventure lovers and nature lovers. Tourists should definitely visit this place for a unique experience, visit during the festivals and rituals, you are sure to have the best peaceful getaway and being able to know about the Tibetan Buddhism.