The principal tourist attraction in Leh and Ladakh are the monasteries. Majority of tourists coming to Leh and Ladakh want to experience either hill adventure, or get mesmerized in the scenic landscapes or visit monasteries. There various monasteries referring to the Mahayana and Hinayana sects of Buddhism. These monasteries are dotted amidst the attractivebackdrops of mountain, meandering valleys and meadows. The popular monasteries to visit in Ladakh include:
• Shanti Stupa
• Spituk Monastery
• Hemis Monastery
• Thiksey Monastery
• Lamayuru Monastery
• Shey Monastery
• Stok Palace
• Phyang Monastery
• SankarGompa
• Alchi Monastery
• NamgyalTsemoGompa
• LikirGompa
• Leh Palace
• Stongde Monastery
• Diskit&HundurGompa
• MathoGompa
• Soma Gompa
• Takthok Monastery
• Sumda Chun Monastery