Incredible India | Spituk Monastery

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Attractions

Taj Mahal

The majestic beauty of the Ivory-white Taj Mahal remains in your mind forever

Forts and Palaces

The royal architecture of India is a reminder of the bygone eras, mystical kingdoms & rulers

Kumarakom Backwaters

The leisure of houseboat and marine life

Hill Stations

Delightful summer getaways endowed with pleasant climate and natural beauty

Destinations

Hampi

The abode of bygone ruins, rusty colors and fascinating landscape

Srinagar

At the bank of river Jhelum, amidst the bright pink almonds and promising maples, resting in its houseboats, is this city.

Gangtok

Gateway to Sikkim

Kochi

Sun, sand, sea and festivals for your mind, body and soul

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Adventure

India is a home to many exquisite wildlife and bird sanctuaries. One can have an adventurous trip while visiting these places. There’s so much more to discover like - water sports in still waters like boating, rowing, river rafting. Visitors flock in here in huge numbers every year to experience the natural flora and fauna, along with the wildlife. These wildlife reserves, are adventurous as well, they host all sorts of animals and migratory birds. A walk down these places will definitely make you experience the utmost adventure. Places in India can certainly leave anyone in awe of the world. Everything to plan to explore on your trip is available in India.

Spiritual

The flourishing structures in the form of temples, mosques, churches, gurdwaras, monasteries of different religions, cultures and faiths is the wealth of Indian tourism.

Heritage

Visiting heritage sites in India and partaking in the amalgamation of its diverse culture is an experience that will be embedded in your mind forever.

Yoga and Wellness

Yoga is the science of achieving absolute union with the divine. The term ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘YUJ’, meaning ‘to join’ or ‘to yoke’ or ‘to unite’.

SPITUK MONASTERY

Spituk Gompa is situated on the hilltop; it was established in the 11th Century by Od-De. The word 'Spitok' means exemplary. Spituk Gompa belonged to the Kadampa School and with the passage of time it came under Dharmaraja Takspa Bum - Lde Lama Lhawang Lotus, who introduced the stainless order of Tsongkhapa there. Today it is the home of 100 monks and an awe inspiring image of Mahakaal, the face of this image is kept covered and is unveiled at the annual festival of Spituk in January. This Monastery's museum has a rich collection of ancient masks, antique arms, other icons and numerous Thangkas.