"Experience tranquility in Tibetan Buddhist heritage."
Gyuto Monastery needs no introduction. It is a famous monastery located amid the misty Dhauladhar Mountains. This monastery promotes the Tantric sect and the art of the ancient black magic in Buddhism. The black magic in Buddhism was used to cure the deadly diseases. This monastery is visited on a huge scale from the Buddhists from Tibet and other parts of India.
Why Is It Famous?
Gyuto Monastery is famous because it is the sole monastery amid the different temples and churches. Lord Buddha is worshiped here in the form of Shakyamuni Buddha. He is regarded as the prime religious figure in the Tantric sect of Buddhism. This is one of the Buddhist monasteries that promote the individual art i.e. black magic for the welfare of the people. Many monks can be seen here practicing the art.
This monastery also runs a school for the young monks that are enrolled to learn Buddhism for the turf.
Best Time To Visit:-
The best time to visit Gyuto Monastery is throughout the year. It is the place that welcomes the tourists with warmth. But the best time for marking the attendance at this monastery is on the occasion of Buddha Poornima. It is the holy occasion when the entire monastery is decorated beautifully.
Watch Out!
Gyuto Monastery is a religious place and has decorum for the tourists. All visitors are recommended to avoid carrying any drugs, cigarettes, or ammunition inside the monastery premises. Also, maintaining silence is essential and all mobiles and tabs should be kept on silent mode when you’re in the monastery.
Reaching There:-
Chamba is well-connected to the entire state of Himachal Pradesh via highways, railheads, and airways. The luxury state-run buses, express trains, and flights are available from different cities in Himachal Pradesh and nearby other states.
Nearest Railway Station:- Pathankot Railway Station
Nearest Airport:- Pathankot Airport
