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Phugtal (Phuktal) Monastery
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Phugtal (Phuktal) Monastery

Purne, Ladakh, India

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Overview

The honeycomb gompa built out of a cliff cave over the Tsarap gorge — reachable only on foot, the most extraordinary monastery site in the Himalaya.

Why visit: A monastery growing out of a cave mouth — worth every step.

Things to do
  • ›Cave-mouth prayer halls
  • ›Tsarap gorge trail
  • ›Purne homestays
  • ›Sacred spring
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Travel Information

Best time

Jun–Sep

Entry fee

Donation

Est. budget

₹1,500–3,000/day

Duration

2–3 days (trek)

Nearby attractions

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