Where2Go by MakeMyTrip • 28 Jul 2025

7 Monastery Towns in India to Experience Mindfulness

Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh

A remote desert valley known for its ancient Buddhist monasteries invites you to visit Key Monastery, stay with monks, indulge in silent meditation and attend morning prayers.

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Rewalsar (Tso Pema), Himachal Pradesh

Visit this sacred lake town, surrounded by monasteries, where you can spin prayer wheels, meditate at Padmasambhava Cave and visit the Guru Rinpoche Statue.

Bomdila, Arunachal Pradesh

Bomdila is a charming town known for the Bomdila Monastery. You can also go hiking here, interact with monastic students and attend the Losar Festival (Tibetan New Year).

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Leh, Ladakh

Dotted with centuries-old monasteries and high-altitude deserts, Leh is an ideal place to meditate at Thiksey Monastery, join a Vipassana retreat or trek to Phuktal Monastery.

Gangtok, Sikkim

Surrounded by lush hills and deep-rooted spirituality, this town welcomes you to visit Rumtek Monastery, walk to viewpoints and volunteer in monastic schools.

McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh

Visit the “Little Lhasa,” which is home to the unique Tibetan culture, the sacred Namgyal Monastery, the scenic Triund Hill and the Bhagsu Waterfall.

Bodh Gaya, Bihar

Visit the most sacred site in Buddhism, where you can meditate under the Bodhi Tree, join chanting sessions at Mahabodhi Temple and explore diverse Buddhist cultures.

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