Shashur Monastery

Shashur Monastery is a prominent Gelugpa Buddhist gompa near Keylong in Lahaul, built in the 17th century by Deva Gyatsho with the blessing of the 6th Dalai Lama. Famous for its rare 300-year-old blue pine (Shashur = pine in the local language), the monastery celebrates the Chheshur festival (June-July) with masked dances (cham) — one of Lahaul's most vibrant cultural events. A top Lahaul heritage and cultural destination with stunning Himalayan backdrop views.