Locations

• Most of the monasteries in HP are in the Dharamshala and McLeodganj regions. Some are located in the Spiti region, as well.
  
  

Tour Components

• Religious tours of HP include viewing different style of architecture, especially pagoda-style monasteries. Tours that focus on the oldest monasteries, the cemeteries and statues of the praying Buddha are available as well.
  
  

Most Visited

• The monasteries that are visited most often are Kye Monastery, Tabo Monastery and Dhankar Monastery.
  
  

Monastery Features

• Kye Monastery has Buddhist manuscripts, stone images of the Buddha, wind instruments and a weapons collection. Tabo Monastery has extensive temples, chambers, shrines and a monk's chamber. Dhankar Monastery highlights a statue of the Dhayan Buddha, which is made up of four figures.
  
  

Access

• Various regions of Himachal can be accessed by air, rail and road. Modern hotels and resorts are available near the airports and rail stations to accommodate a wide range of budgets.