Phugtal Gompa
Ladakh's landscape offers spectacular sites for Gompas. Located on hilltops or near the River Indus, in the valleys and the mountain tops you can at times find maroon clad monks making their way towards the monasteries. In the Zanskar region, at the opening of a huge cave is the Phugtal Gompa, one of the most isolated monasteries of Ladakh. It dates back to the 12th century and in front of the cave that houses the monastery is a huge gorge that is also a passageway to the tributaries of southern Lungnak River.
Buddhism is the dominant religion in Ladakh. The prayer flags flanked along the mountain pathways are indicators of the Ladakhi's being devotees of Lord Buddha. Buddhist inscriptions and Chortens are found inscribed along the walls bordering Ladakh. Gompas and Monasteries in Leh-Ladakh with thousands of residing monks are found amidst the serenity of mountain ranges.
The serenity of the locale as well as the gompa attracts many to visit the place. Besides being the residence of 40 monks Phugtal Gompa, has number of chapels situated within its premises.
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The frescoes and murals decorated on the walls are artistically done. The ceiling decorations are also worth mentioning. One of the chapels has a strong semblance of Indian art.
Phugtal Gompa offers you a glimpse of the importance of Buddhism in Ladakh. Indianholiday offers you the facility to book tours to Phugtal Gompa well ahead in advance.
