MuLbekh Monastery is a popular tourist attraction in Kargil located at a distance of 45km from it and 260 km from Leh. Known for its 30-foot-tall statue of Maitreya Buddha, Mulbekh monastery consists of two gompas- Serdung Gompa of the Drukpa sect and the Rgaldan-se-Gompa of the Gelugpa sect of Buddhism.
Also known as Mulbekh Chamba, the monastery is perched on a crag located almost 656 feet above the road. The altitude of the Mulbekh monastery is about 11, 495 feet.
The monastery is believed to have been built 800 years ago. The 30-foot statue of Maitreya Buddha carved on a stone slab is overlooked by the Leh-Kargil highway. The monastery is decorated with wall paintings and is home to several precious relics.
June to September is the best time to visit Monastery between 7 AM to 11 AM.
While exploring Mulbekh Gompa, you can also see age-old edicts inscribed on a mountain in Kharosthi script near the Maitreya rock idol.
About Mulbekh monastery
Around 45 kilometres east of Kargil city heading toward Leh, is the notorious Chamba Statue in Mulbekh vill, a striking enormous figure sculpted into the gemstone face on the right-hand side of the road. It pictures a standing Maitreya Buddha or Buddha-to-come overlooking the old trade route and ultramodern trace
Mulbekh, conforming of the two gompas,
Near the Maitreya gemstone hero, there are ancient fiats inscribed on the mountain in Kharoshti script( an ancient Indic script used by the Gandhara culture). The Monastery is ornamented with wall oils and houses some prized bones. Accommodation options are limited. There a many guest houses which are clean and give decent installations. Hot water is available on demand. Mulbekh vill is simply 45 km from Kargil so staying there’s also a good option. Kargil offers several options accommodation options to choose from.
The best time to visit Mulbekh Monastery
The best time to visit Mulbekh is in the summer season from June to September when the temperature is warm and the weather is also pleasant.
How to reach Mulbekh Monastery
Below are some of the best ways to reach Mulbekh Monastery in Kargil Ladakh
By air: book a flight to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh which is around 210 km from Mulbekh. After landing in Leh, you can hire a private taxi or cab to reach your destination.
By road: National Highway 1 connects Mulbekh to the whole country. Visitors can hire a cab, taxi, car, or bus from Leh or Srinagar and reach Mulbekh Monastery.
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Frequently asked questions
1. Are there any entry fees for visiting Mulbekh Monastery?
No, there is no entry fee for visiting the monastery of Mulbekh.
2. Are there any accommodation options near Mulbekh?
Yes, Mulbekh offers you all kinds of accommodations such as hotels, resorts, and homestays.
3. What is the best time to visit Mulbekh Monastery?
June to September is the best time to visit the monastery.
4. How to reach Mulbekh?
One can reach Srinagar, Leh or Manali and then hire a road transport to reach Mulbekh monastery.