Trending places to see in Keylong Valley

Keylong Valley lies in the state of Himachal and is the authoritative center for Lahaul and Spiti Valley. Like other picnic spots of Himachal, Keylong Valley also shares that same and virgin beauty. This place is encompassed by snow-capped mountains, rivers, streams, and lush green valleys with awe-striking beauty to gaze all along. This place grosses many Buddhist monasteries and is a place for the Buddhist community. This exciting land witness a huge crowd from June to October. It exhibits a strong influence on Tibetan Culture. Barley, buckwheat, and potato fields are the food items that are spread beautifully over the hills of this valley.

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Places to see in Keylong

Some of the places to see in Keylong are such as –

Gondala

Gondala is a village of the Lama Community, located at a distance of 18 Km from Keylong. This village hosts an annual fair in July, which is beloved for the traditional music, dance, and cultural performance of the Lamas. This village is located on the right bank of Chandra River and has its historical importance as well. The Gondala Fort is an eight-story building that entices numerous tourists. This fort was constructed in 1700 AD.  

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The Khardang Monastery

The Khardang Monastery or Khardang Gompa emulates the historic culture and art of this region. This monastery is located at an altitude of 3,500 meters and gives a picturesque view of the natural surrounding region. This building also has a library where one can find Buddhist literature, as well as Kangyur and, Tangyur scriptures. Thankas and musical instruments such as drums, horns as well as huge statues of the Lord Buddha are contemplating as one of the main tourist attractions of this monastery.

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Gemur Monastery

Gemur Monastery is located at a distance of 8 Km from Keylong. This Buddhist Monastery is located 600 to 700 yards above the village Gemur, in the Kullu district. This monastery is located at a distance of 38 Km from Manali. This monastery is around 700 years old. It accommodates a sculpture of the Goddess “Marichi Vajravarahi” which dates back to the 11th century AD. Many ancient Buddhist miniature paintings, wall paintings, Stupas, and Buddhist artifacts are enclosing in this historical monastery.

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Tayul Monastery

Tayul Monastery namely Tayul Gompa is counterfeit as one of the oldest monasteries in the Northern region. This monastery is standing tall amid the mighty mountains. Interesting fables are correlating with the founding of the monastery. Once, Lama Serzang Rinchen of Khan Region in Tibet blotched this divine monastery, when he was walking on and around the divine Drilburi Peak. While walking on this peak, he blotched a small glade in the juniper forest. He offer the same to his pilgrimages, later he cinch that this place is an opportune site to build a monastery and decided to name it “Tayul” which in the Tibetan language means chosen place. This monastery was built in the 17th century and is home to the Drugpa or Red Hat Sect of Buddhist monks.

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Guru Ghantal Monastery

Guru Ghantal Monastery is also acknowledged by the name of the Trilokinath Temple. This monastery was founded by Guru Padmasambhava. This monastery is correlated with the Drukpa order and is made of wood. The white marble head of this monastery was equipped by Padmasambhava himself, however, it is now kept in safe custody so that it is not stolen away by anyone. The idols of Guru Padma Sambhava, Brijeshwari Devi, and several other lamas are present in this monastery. This monastery also houses a black stone image of the Hindu goddess Kali in its innermost chamber. This strengthens the belief that before being converted into a Buddhist religious place this monastery was a temple. 

Triloknath Temple

This holy shrine is admired equally by Hindus and Buddhists pilgrims. Hindus acknowledge Triloknath deity as “Lord Shiva” while the Buddhists acknowledge the deity as “Arya Avalokiteshwar”. Tibetan language-speaking people called him “Garja Fagspa”. This holy shrine is so important that is it is considered as one of the most scarred pilgrims third next only to Kailash and Mansarovar. The oneness of this temple lies in the fact that it is the only temple in the whole world where both Hindu and Buddhists pay their devotion to the same deity. This temple is located in the panoramic Chandra Bhaga Valley to the western Himalayas. It is a highly divine tourist place where one gets the spiritual blessing of the lord of three universes i.e. Shri Triloknath Jee by having their Darshan and offering one’s prayers.

Wrap Up

These are some of the places to see in Keylong. Keylong is contemplating as one of the beloved stopovers for Bikers, adventure travelers, and tourists on the Manali-Leh route.