Guru Ghantal Monastery

Heaven on earth. The view from the monastry is like a wide canvas. Though is a trekking route but if its not rainy then local drivers try their luck. Can be dangerous for fourwheelers. Bike people can try as there are no stairs, just steep.

It's a nice place to visit in lahaul. We just have hike around 3 km and the trekking route is very clear defined. The view we get from the top is wonderful.

The Mighty Guru Ghantal Monastery is the most popular destination for travellers in the Lahaul region. Surrounded by mountains and rolling sand dunes, the monastery spells magic. It is deemed to be the oldest monastery in the Lahaul region. Legends say that the monastery was established by Guru Rinpoche in the 8th century CE. In the year 1857, historians discovered a copper goblet which is the oldest example of metalwork from the 1st century. The latter instance depicted that the Buddhist civilization was pretty advanced at that time as well. Perched at an elevation of 3160 m on the rocky cliffs of Tupchiling village, the mighty monastery is close to the point where there is a confluence of Chandra and Bhaga River.nGuru Ghantal Monastery is maintained by the order of Drukpa monks and nuns, and like all other monasteries of the order, it owes a loyalty to His Holiness the 12th Gyalwang Drukpa, or Drukchen Rinpoche. The monastery houses some very precious religious treasures with amazing architectural specimen.

Very nice and holy place

Best trek ever!