Take a tour of Thiksey Monastery in India – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
Resting on a hill top in Northern India's Indus Valley region is an extraordinary monastery.
Thiksey Monastery is a 12-story building that houses an amazing collection of Buddhist art.
It acquired the nickname, 'Mini Potala', since its architecture bears an uncanny resemblance to Tibet's Potala Palace.
A Buddha Temple, built to venerate the 14th Dalai Lama's visit, is among the main highlights of the temple.
It is said to be among the largest and most elaborate gompas found in the region of Central Ladakh.
This Tibetan Buddhist monastery sits at a height of 3,600 meters and is a jewel in Ladakh's skyline.
