Monastery festivals are an important cultural event in Ladakh and provide an opportunity for locals and visitors alike to witness traditional dance, music, and religious ceremonies. These festivals are usually held in the monasteries or gompas of Ladakh, which are important centers of Buddhist culture and religion.
The monastery festivals in Ladakh are held throughout the year, with each festival having its own significance and cultural traditions. Some of the most popular monastery festivals in Ladakh include:
Attending a monastery festival in Ladakh can be a memorable and immersive experience, providing a window into the rich cultural traditions and religious practices of the region.
Festival name | Location | Dates 2023 | Dates 2024 |
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Spituk Gustor | Spituk Monastery | 19-20 Jan | 09-10 Jan |
Dosmochey | Leh, Likir, Diskit | 18-19 Feb | 07-08 Feb |
Stok Guru Tsechu | Stok Palace | 01-02 Mar | 19-20 Feb |
Matho Nagrang | Matho Monastery | 06-07 Mar | 23-24 Feb |
Shey Doo Lhoo | Shey Monastery | 22 Mar | 10 Mar |
Saka Dawa | All over Ladakh | 04 Jun | 23 23 May |
Sindhu Darshan | near Shey village | xx-xx Jun | xx-xx Jun |
Yuru Kabgyat | Lamayuru Monastery | 15-16 Jun | 03-04 Jun |
Hemis Tsechu | Hemis Monastery | 28-29 Jun | 16-17 Jun |
Shachukul Kabgyat | Shachukul Monastery | 05-06 Jul | 23-24 Jun |
Phyang Tserup | Phyang Monastery | 15-16 Jul | 03-04 Jul |
Korzok Gustor | Korzok Monastery | 21-22 Jul | 09-10 Jul |
Takthok Tsechu | Takthok Monastery | 28-29 Jul | 16-17 Jul |
Ladakh Festival | Leh town | xx-xx Sep | xx-xx Sep |
Diskit Gustor | Diskit Monastery | 12-13 Oct | 30-31 Oct |
Thiksey Gustor | Thiksey Monastery | 31-01 Nov | 18-19 Nov |
Chemrey Wangchok | Chemrey Monastery | 11-12 Nov | 28-29 Nov |
Galdan Namchot | All over Ladakh | 07 Dec | 25 Dec |
Ladakhi Losar (New Year) | All over Ladakh | 13 Dec | 31 Dec |