Manali Attraction - Tabo monastery

In the Spiti valley, Tabo monastery was located.It is a main attractions of Spiti Valley. Tabo Monastery is known for being an ancient heritage of the Buddhists. Tabo is often called 'The Ajanta of the Himalayas'.

Histrory about Tabo monastery

Rinchen Zangpo was founded the Tabo monastery in 996 AD. This monastery was established with the mission to serve as an institution for advanced learning. It is also known as 'Tabo Chos Khor', which means 'Doctrinal Circle' or 'Doctrinal Enclave' of Tabo, and houses Deva Gyatsho. In this Monastery there is 9 temples, 23 chortens.

The Golden Temple

The Large Temple of Dromton

The Mahakala Vajra Bhairava Temple

The White Temple

The Bodhisattva Maitreya Temple

The Temple of Dromton

The Chamber of Picture Treasures

The Initiation Temple

Main Attraction of monastery

Main Attraction of Tabo monastery is the collection of manuscripts, numerous stupas, Buddhist paintings, sculptures, historical, exquisite statues and murals depicting the scenes of Mahayana Buddhist Pantheon.

In the temples of Tabu monastery, Lamas and monks perform pujas. It is a monastery is the oldest functioning Buddhist monastery in the Himalayas and in India