Namgyal Tsemo Monastery
| Namgyal Tsemo Monastery | |
|---|---|
 Namgyal Tsemo Monastery | |
  Location within India | |
| Basic information | |
| Location | Leh district, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°10′3″N 77°35′24″E / 34.16750°N 77.59000°ECoordinates: 34°10′3″N 77°35′24″E / 34.16750°N 77.59000°E |
| Sect | Gelug |
| Country | India |
| Architectural description | |
| Founder | Tashi Namgyal |
| Completed | 1430 |
Namgyal Tsemo Monastery or Namgyal Tsemo Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in Leh district, Ladakh, northern India.[1] Founded in 1430 by King Tashi Namgyal of Ladakh, it has a three-story high gold statue of Maitreya Buddha and ancient manuscripts and frescoes.[1]
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