Key Monastery
Key Monastery
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Rbansal2014
New Delhi, India378 contributions
Jul 2021
Possibly you have seen this structure on TV at some point in life.
The facade looks fantastic as it sits on a mountain top, the view from the top of the monastery is breathtaking as you look over the Spiti Valley and the mountains around.
You are greeted well by the monks as they show you around the monastery, and the different rooms. You are welcomed by a warm tea and some snacks.
We were lucky to walk in during a prayer session and it was absolutely divine.
A must visit!
The facade looks fantastic as it sits on a mountain top, the view from the top of the monastery is breathtaking as you look over the Spiti Valley and the mountains around.
You are greeted well by the monks as they show you around the monastery, and the different rooms. You are welcomed by a warm tea and some snacks.
We were lucky to walk in during a prayer session and it was absolutely divine.
A must visit!
Written 9 July 2021
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Rakesh_Mittal
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India224 contributions
Oct 2022
A very big monastery in kaza. You need to walk a bot from parking place to reach inside. They have abig prayer hall and meditation caves as well. From terrace you will see a very beautiful full valley view.
Written 3 November 2022
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Vipul Sharma (Dorian thoughts)
New Delhi, India66 contributions
Sept 2019 • Solo
This place is iconic, serene, beautifully calm and relaxing, there are meditation Chambers created really a long while ago, there a school near it, there are a lot of monks, functions, just a lot of things that would make you feel relaxed, calm and composed. You should definitely meditate here for a while, there are monks guide and tell about the history of the place that really fascinating (they speak multiple languages) do have the herbal tea that they offer, do make a donation as a good will. Photography at certain points is prohibited so please respect that. Do talk to the monks they'll tell you all about the amazing history of Key monastery.
Also, there is a spot where you can hike to and get an amazing view of the monastery with the whole valley, it's a 15-20 mins hike, I'll share the photos as well.
Also, there is a spot where you can hike to and get an amazing view of the monastery with the whole valley, it's a 15-20 mins hike, I'll share the photos as well.
Written 28 October 2019
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Neha B
71 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
Key monastery stands like a majestic fortress on the banks of Spiti river. Standing alone in a flat bowl, the monastery is surrounded by barren mountains, adding to its distinct charm. Besides raw nature and architectural beauty there is much more to Key Monastery and you understand that only when you visit it!
Go, stay with lamas and experience their life at least for a day! Key monastery offers a wonderful opportunity to stay and experience the life of lamas. Its an experience you'll cherish throughout your life!
Go, stay with lamas and experience their life at least for a day! Key monastery offers a wonderful opportunity to stay and experience the life of lamas. Its an experience you'll cherish throughout your life!
Written 13 June 2017
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Rick-Kang
Chandigarh, India56 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
Best place for solo travelers.. stay with monks... just 250rs per night include food.. morning visit monastery kitchen.. help them... Share your thoughts with them.... completely amazin 😊😊😊
Written 2 February 2018
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Zwillingsseele
Munich, Germany4,946 contributions
Jun 2015 • Solo
When I stayed in my hotel I had a complete view to this gompa, which is the biggest one in the valley. It has a stunning view to the mointains and I could be the lucky one to join a monks ceremony.
Written 29 October 2015
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SuhridPawar
Mumbai, India22 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
The view from the top is to die for! And please remember the monks to ask for a second cup of tea.
We were taken around the monastery by one of the monks. Got a chance to view 700 year old manuscripts, ancient instruments and some awe-inspiring art. Make sure you have enough energy to walk around the monastery as the steps inside will tire you out.
We were taken around the monastery by one of the monks. Got a chance to view 700 year old manuscripts, ancient instruments and some awe-inspiring art. Make sure you have enough energy to walk around the monastery as the steps inside will tire you out.
Written 30 October 2014
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gautamroy2000
New Delhi, India78 contributions
Jul 2019
The Monastery has some really beautiful scriptures & paintings of Lord Buddha & other Gods. The Key Gompa is also famous for its priceless collection of ancient Thangkas including Tibetian silk Thangkas upto 800 yrs old & frescos depicting the life of Padmasambhava. There is a Key village that just comes before the Key monastery. The views from vantage point are breathtaking from where you can view Rangrik village across Spiti river
Written 2 October 2019
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kschouhan
Jaipur, India119 contributions
May 2018
Key Monastery is situated around 13500 feet in the district Lahol and Spiti. It is an school for teaching of Tibbetian Boudh Dharma in the area. There is a custom in the area that first son from every house will go for study in Monastery for development of boudh dharm. The monastery is more than 1000 years old.
Written 27 November 2018
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Abhishek Nagrale
Mumbai, India15 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
You won’t find Key Monastery that majestic once you enter the complex. Unless one climbs up the hill at the back of monastery to get a view of it it looks like any other old building. But the view from backside hill is truly majestic. Monastery can be seen fixed between mountains with a river flowing by. It has to be one of the best views I have had.
Written 12 September 2018
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Hi,
How can i reach Key Monastery ? Only by Car ? what is the nearest airport ?
Thanks
Written 8 October 2019
We'd like to time our visit around the annual Yenne Gaaye ceremony at Key monastery. When will it be held in 2019?
Written 18 December 2018
Annual Yenne Gaaye ceremony will be held on 14th of August, 2019
Written 29 December 2018
What hotel/hostel at Ki Gompa,availability and facility?Thamks
Written 13 November 2016
you can stay there @250rs per day basis. you can also enjoy the beauty of spiti River from there.
Written 7 February 2018
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