Tashi Jong Monastery

Beckoned by the splendid Himalayan peaks, Tashi Jong Monastery is a serene place to calm down the tensed senses. It is an ancient monastery and is located in the village of Tashi Jong. This monastery was established by the 8th Khamtru Rinpoche, Dongyo Nyima. It is the home to the Drugpa Kagyu tradition and is an enticing edifice.

It Is Known For:-
1)    Tashi Jong Monastery is known for its enticing architecture. It stands in the Indo-Tibetan style of architecture and is bedecked with the wooden carvings and paintings.

2)    The main altar hall houses a huge idol of Lord Buddha and his various manifestations including Shakyamuni Buddha.

3)    It promotes ascetic yoga technique that is inspired by Tilopa, an Indian Tantric yogi and specialist in Mahamudra.

4)    The monastery is surrounded by the Himalayan foothills that make it even appealing. Its serene ambiance makes it an apt location for meditating.

Best Time To Visit:-
Tashi Jong Monastery is visited on a huge scale. It is a holy destination that attracts numerous monks and tourists. Due to its serene ambiance and picturesque surroundings, the whole year is considered as apt for visiting the shrine.

Watch Out!
Tashi Jong Monastery is a pilgrimage site first and then a tourist spot. All visitors should follow the decorum by not talking in a high tone or creating a mess indoors. Moreover, you can take away your cameras if you’re caught clicking pictures indoors as photography is restricted in some areas of the monastery. So, watch out for it.

Reaching There:-
To reach Dharamshala, one can choose the mode of the railways, airways, or roadways. A wider connectivity allows a smoother access to the hill town from any city in Himachal Pradesh. The righteous option for reaching Tashi Jong is via road.

Nearest Railway Station:- Pathankot Railway Station
Nearest Airport:- Shimla Airport