1.10 Dhankar Monastery
1.10 Dhankar Monastery
- It lies around 25 kms east of Kaza.
- Dhankar is a large village and former capital of Spiti King.
- The hill top features a fort that was once a prison.
- This Monastery houses around 100 Lamas.
- One of the attractions is a statue of “Vairochana” called the “Dhyan Buddha”.
- It comprises 4 figures seated in a line.
- Sculptures and paintings.
- There is Dhankar lake also