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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