The Manali Gompa

Manali Gompa was built in the 1960s by Tibetan Refugees. The place is also called “Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa”. Manali Gompa is one of the popular destinations in Himachal Pradesh. It is a pilgrimage site in Manali that is why thousands of people come from far to seek blessings. Manali is known as the heart of the hill station. Manali Gompa is located in Manali making it a beautiful place with the beauty of hills. Manali Gompa is one of the finest Buddhist monasteries, while the monastery is not a huge one but it contains a large statue of Lord Buddha.

Gadhan Thekchhokling gompa, manaliOne among the finest attractions in Manali is the Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa, which is a renowned Buddhist monastery built in the year 1960. A large number of refugees from the neighbouring Tibet makes this hill station as their home town and it was by them this famous monastery was constructed. This lively and pleasing monastery is well known for its pagoda-style yellow roof. Gorgeous wall paintings illustrating the ideology of Buddhism embellish the Gompa. Gadhan Gompa depicts an image of Buddha.

The monastery also enlists the names of people who were killed in the Tibetan occupation. This shrine also houses petite shops in its premises for the sale of Tibetan Handicrafts and carpets. It is through this sale and donations from good Samaritans the temple activities are keep going. This shrine functions between 6 am to 6 pm.