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Rangdum Monastery (Ladakh)
Rangdum
Monastery is located in between Kargil and Padum which belongs to the
Gelugpa sect at a height of 3657 meter on a top of a hill. It is situated
near by the village of Rangdum. Rangdum Gompa is Tibetan Buddhist monastery
which belongs to the Gelugpa sect. The monastery is build over a small hill
and well-established around by the bifurcated way of a mountain stream.
Rangdum monastery was developed by Gelek Yashi Takpa before 200 years ago.
This period belongs to King Tsewang Mangyul and only 40 monks lives in this
monastery.
The 200-year-old Rangdum Monastery is situated in the most isolated part of the Suru Valley in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. A prominent centre of Tibetan Budhism, the monastery is part of the Gelugpa or yellow-hat order.
The monastery falls in Suru Valley but culturally it is part of Zanskar. Situated at an elevation of 11,998 ft, it is amongst the most important landmarks of the Ladakh region. The monastery is 130-km south-east of Kargil and falls midway between Kargil and Padum.
Rangdum is just 130 km from Kargil,and the view of the rangdum monastery is
very attractive as there are various mountains and on the other side there
are rocky mountains as well as glaciers. On the wall of the monastery there
are pictures of chortens and mandalas.
Rangdum Monastery is just positioned next to the tiny village of Julidok,
and about 25 km from the Pensi-La which leads into Zanskar valley and and it
is physically in the Suru Valley, but it is part of their culture. The best
part of the rangdum gompa is that it contains a central prayer hall having
fantastic collection of statues and art objects. Rangdum gompa has a major
attraction for the lovers who like trekking, the most famous trek route
being the one that commences from here and leads to to Henaskut near
Lamayuru through breathtaking gorge of the Kanji valley.
Rangdum Gompa
Rangdum
gompa having great advantage for having valley around it. Nearly there are
40 monks who are totally dependent upon the contribution of grains and
butter from their villages. The village peoples does their work by plowing
and sowing and raising crops are decedents of serf-tenants of the Rangdum
monastery. Yuldo and Julidok villages are situated at the end of valley,
which are mainly Buddhist. For tourists wishing to stay overnight at rangdum
gompa, there is the newly built Tourist Complex with 5 furnished rooms and
dormitory accomodation. Alternatively, they can also opt for tented
accommodation operated by the monastery management. Food can be bought from
the nearby teashop.
Rangdum also serves as an important trekking base.
The trek to Henaskut near Lamayuru is the most popular. The 5-day trek
passes through the spectacular Kanji valley. Another trek from Rangdum leads
to Kishtwar. Though less adventurous than the Kishtwar trek, the trek up
Penzila Ridge is also popular. The shorter trek is popular with campers too
who want to camp out close to the majestic Drang-Drung glacier.
HOW TO
GET THERE :
By Air: The nearest airports are Srinagar (204 km) and Leh (230 km).
By Road: The region is well connected with Kargil (130 km) and Padum by
regular bus service. One can hire a car or jeep taxi from Kargil that takes
around seven to eight hours to reach Rangdum.
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