Diskit Monastery

Diskit Monastery is the oldest and largest Buddhist gompa in Nubra Valley, perched on a dramatic hillside with sweeping views of the Shyok River valley and the Karakoram range. Home to a towering 32-metre Maitreya (Future Buddha) statue — visible from across the Nubra Valley — it is the spiritual heart of the region. Explore 14th-century murals, prayer halls, and the monks' quarters. A top Nubra Valley tourist attraction and a sacred Ladakhi Buddhist pilgrimage site.