Dhankar & Tabo Monastery | Spiti Valley EP-4 | Complete Travel Guide | Sarthak Somvanshi

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It is episode 4 of Dhankar & Tabo Monastery

EP-4 was shot on 6th September 2022, you will see the following in this episode.
~Take a taxi from Taxi Union, Kaza
~Places Visit Dhankar & Tabo Monastery

We are here with a new vlog in the Spiti series, in this vlog we are exploring Dhankar & Tabo Monastery.

Dhankar Monastery
Strategically built at the highest location in Spiti Valley, Dhankar Monastery was once the capital of Spiti in the 17th century. It is one of the five main Buddhist centres and tourist destinations in the Spiti region.
Centrally located in the Spiti region, Dhankar Monastery offers a panoramic view of the Spiti valley. It is situated in the Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh in north India.
Even in ancient times, it was chosen by the Nonos to have better control and safety from its enemy. The Dhankar fort was a traditional home for the Nonos, the royals of Spiti.
Remote and cut off from other parts of the country, modernization has bypassed Dhankar. Dhankar is situated at the confluence of the Spiti and Pin Rivers.
The seventh-century Buddhist monastery is the second highest in the world after Ki Monastery and an important centre of Buddhist learning since the seventh century. The new monastery has been constructed at Shichilling Village and houses about 150 Lamas.

Tabo Monastery
Often referred to as Ajanta of the Himalayas, Tabo Monastery is situated at the height of 10,007 feet in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh in north India. It is one of the oldest Buddhist pilgrimage centres in the Trans-Himalayas region. Held in high regard by Tibetan Buddhists, Tabo is second in importance to the Tholing Gompa in Tibet. Spread over an area of 6300 sq mtr, the monastery comprises nine temples and gompas.

The monastery is known for its murals and stucco sculptures carved on the wall just like Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra. The monasteries were founded in 996 AD by the great Tibetan Buddhist translator Rinchen Zangpo. An inscription to this effect can be found on the monastery wall. The monastery has several thangkas, murals and statues. Paintings basically depict the culture and history of the Himalayan Region. From the murals, one learns that the place was the meeting point of two cultures, Tibetan and Indian cultures. The painting and sculptures dating back to the time when the monastery was constructed. However time to time, the art pieces were updated and added upon.

In the year 2000, in the presence of the Dalai Lama, Kalchakara was celebrated by where a huge number of Buddhist monks and devotees from across the world. Above the monastery, there are caves and cliff-like structures which are used by the monks for meditation. The Tabo Monastery complex has 23 chortens. The nine temples within the complex have different names on the basis of their use. Because of its archaeological and historical importance, the monastery is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Another thing which sets Tabo apart from other monasteries is the fact that it allows visitors to stay within its walls and get a firsthand experience of life in the monastery. Accommodation options are limited. Budget hotels are available. Dormitories are available in the Monastery and the rates are quite low. If you are looking for luxury accommodation, head to Kaza.

Places and records to cover in this vlog series are:-
☆One of the World's Most Dangerous roads - Adventures Road😜😜
☆Asia's Highest Bridge - Chiham Bridge
☆World Highest Post Office - Hikkim
☆World's Highest Village connected with Motorable Road - Komic
☆Kunzum Pass at 4551 mtr.
☆Star Gazing - Kaza
☆Fossil Village - Langza
☆Chandra Taal Lake
☆Key Monastery
☆Dhankar Monastery
☆Tabo Monastery
☆Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary

Episode-5 (Day-5) Vlog will release on 7 January 2023 (Saturday)

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Thank you for such a beautiful holy place

jatinsrivastav
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Beautiful place...I visited spiti valley in 2018...it is the best trip of my life till date....

deepaksinha
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Wonderful journey & beautiful views....God almighty blessed you journey🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Wonderful journey and beautiful views..keep it up👌👌👌👌

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Awesome vlog
Amazing Place
Keep it up

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I see all those videos...it's amazing...keep it up

ayushisingh
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Beautiful Monestry...love to see more such vlogs❤❤😍

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Every view is Anazing... Awesome place👌👌👌👌

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Mesmerizing view..I felt like I'm there....👌👌👌

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it is amazing to see scenic India!
thanks to you for these vlogs

brijkishorsingh
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You described all the place so beautifully..
🥰🥰🥰🥰 thank you so much Sarthak

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Awesome guys...Every single sec of this video is interesting with breathtaking views....keep it up👌👌👌

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Thanks for showing such a beautiful place so beautifully

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Every landscape gives goosebumps...keep it up

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Nice place...
Love your simplicity😉😉😘😍👌😍❤

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Loved this vlog too...just amazing place ...keep exploring new places and share with us...
Hats off for all your efforts

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Love d way u just explore such an amazing places❤❤

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Just don't stop traveling and making vlogs....loved it<3

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It's really couraging...keep it up

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Thank you for introducing our valley to the rest of the world so beautifully..
Amazing😍😍😍😍😍

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