Sankar Gompa

Situated within an easy half-hour walk from Leh in Ladakh is Sankar Monastery or Sankar Gompa. It is a daughter-establishment of Spituk Monastery and the residence of the Abbot of Spituk, the Venerable Kushok Bakula, who is the senior incarnate lama of Ladakh due to his ancient lineage and personal authority. 20 monks live here, few of them are permanently - visiting hours are limited to morning and evening. The Monastery is well lit. so evening visit is memorable. For reaching to the double doors you have climb up the steps and will reach the assembly hall. Three green drums are on the right of the door under which is the place of the Gyeskos. The wall and entry door are richly painted.