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| − | Likir is a small town located in Ladakh, which is part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir in [[India]]. It is perhaps most famous for the nearby Klu-kkhyil (meaning "water [[Spirits]]") Gompa. The [[Likir Monastery]] was first built in the 11th century and was rebuilt in the 18th century, and currently has a 25-foot-tall (7.6 m) gold-covered [[Buddha]] statue. It is occupied by [[Monks]] of the Gelukpa [[Order]]. It is located 52 km from Leh. | + | [[Likir]] is a small town located in {{Wiki|Ladakh}}, which is part of the state of Jammu and [[Kashmir]] in [[India]]. It is perhaps most famous for the nearby Klu-kkhyil ([[meaning]] "[[water]] [[Spirits]]") [[Gompa]]. The [[Likir Monastery]] was first built in the 11th century and was rebuilt in the 18th century, and currently has a 25-foot-tall (7.6 m) gold-covered [[Buddha]] statue. It is occupied by [[Monks]] of the [[Gelukpa]] [[Order]]. It is located 52 km from Leh. |
Coordinates: 34°17′35″N 77°12′54″E | Coordinates: 34°17′35″N 77°12′54″E | ||
Latest revision as of 03:21, 20 September 2013
Likir is a small town located in Ladakh, which is part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India. It is perhaps most famous for the nearby Klu-kkhyil (meaning "water Spirits") Gompa. The Likir Monastery was first built in the 11th century and was rebuilt in the 18th century, and currently has a 25-foot-tall (7.6 m) gold-covered Buddha statue. It is occupied by Monks of the Gelukpa Order. It is located 52 km from Leh.
Coordinates: 34°17′35″N 77°12′54″E
Khalatse is a nearby trekking place.
