Phugtal Bike Trip

Phugtal Bike Trip PHUGTAL MONASTERY BY BIKE ON RENT Phugtal or Phugtal monastery is located in the Lungkak valley in the southeastern part of the Zanskar valley and is reachable by getting a bike on rent or by walking. The name of this monastery means cave of liberation. Built around 2500 years back, this monastery was built around the aim of inviting any number of saints to come and meditate here. This monastery is being looked after the Gelug School Of Tibetan Buddhism built in the 15 th century by Jangsem Sherap Zangpo. STRUCTURE OF THE MONASTERY The honeycomb structure of the monastery takes everyone by surprise. The monastery has become a favorite biking point for a...