Sacred Temple & Shrine
Dhankar Monastery & Fortified Clifftop Gompa
12th-century cliff-hanging monastery balancing over a 1,000-foot spur overlooking the Spiti-Pin river confluence
Plan your visit
- Hours
- 06:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Entry
- ₹25 Entry
- Time needed
- 2 Hours
- Best time
- 03:00 PM for afternoon shadows over the river canyon
Local tip
Take the steep 45-minute hike up to Dhankar Lake behind the monastery.
About
Dhankar Monastery & Fortified Clifftop Gompa is one of the most celebrated landmarks of Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh. 12th-century cliff-hanging monastery balancing over a 1,000-foot spur overlooking the Spiti-Pin river confluence.
Location
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