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Phyang
Monastery, Phyang Gompa is a Buddhist monastery located in Fiang village,
Phyang monastery is located 17 km west from Leh in Ladakh region in Jammu
and Kashmir in north India. Phyang and Lamayuru are the only monasteries in
Ladakh that belong to Dri-gung-pa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The name Phyang
was derived from Gang Ngonpo that means the blue mountain, which is situated
behind the monastery. Legend has it that the foundation of the monastery was
laid by Denma Kunga Drakpa. It is said that Drakpa stayed at the area in a
tented camp to contemplate the beauty of the place.
The main attraction for tourists in Phyang Gompa complex is the 900 years
old museum. This museum exhibits a rich collection of numerous idols and
thangkas besides variety of weapons and firearms of Chinese, Tibetan and
Mongolian origin. In this Monastery, the festival of Gang-Sngon Tsedup is
held every year from 17th day to 19th day of the first month of the Tibetan
calendar. The monastery serves as the venue for the sacred dances held every
year on the 2nd and 3rd of the 6th month of the Tibetan calendar.
Festivals: Gang-Sngon Tsedup Festival-; 28 and 29 of the fifth month; Sacred
dances -2nd -3rd of the 6th month
Phyang monastery festival
The Phyang monastery festival attracts large number of tourists. Dance,
music and mask dance are high point of the event. The Cham dance by the
lamas is quite spectacular to watch. There are no hotels, resorts or home
stays near Phyang monastery. Leh is a good option to stay. Since there
aren’t too many hotels around the corner, most restuarants and eateries are
also located near Leh. It is advisable to carry your own food while
traveling to the Phyang Monastery. The best time to visit Phyang monastery
is between May and September, when the weather remains warm. Most of the
entry points to Phyang remain closed after November due to heavy snowfall.
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