Thiksey Monastery

Thiksey’s stacked white walls are one of Ladakh’s great silhouettes—especially at sunrise. Inside, the Maitreya statue and prayer halls reward a slow climb.

KTC times Thiksey for morning light whenever possible.

Highlights

• Sunrise monastery silhouette
• Maitreya hall
• Indus valley overlook
• Classic Leh day-circuit stop