Ladakh Monasteries
Monasteries in Ladakh may be either of the Mahayana or the Hinayana sect of Buddhism. The head lama is called a 'kushak', meaning reincarnation. The monasteries of Ladakh are what give the region its unique flavor and beauty. Typically, most gompas are built so that they perch precariously on lone rocks or craggy mountain-faces.
The names of few Monasteries are - Hemis Gompa, Namgyal Tsemo Gompa, Sankar gompa, Shanti Stupa, Likir Monastery, Spituk Monastery, Cave Monastery, Thiksey Monastery, Lamayuru Monastery, Shey Monastery, Stakana Monastery, Phugtal Gompa, Alchi Gompa, Zongkhul Monastery etc.