About Dhankar
Dhankar Monastery built at highest location in Spiti Valley (3870m) in 17th century was once the capital of Spiti. Its is one of the important Buddhist centres of the region. Dhankar is about 32 Kms from Kaza and is situated by the river Spiti close to the confluence of Spiti and Pin Rivers. Dhankar Monastery offers some amazing views of the Spiti valley. Dhankar Monastery or Gompa is so built that it is as grand as a fort. Monastery is also called Lha-O-pa Gompa.
Dhankar lake is about 2.5 km from the monastery and is surrounded by snow laden mountains. Place is more famous among trekkers. Tabo Monastery is 26 KMs away from Dhankar and one can also visit Pin Valley National Park.
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Places to Visit near Dhankar
Tabo, Himachal Pradesh
30.4 km from Dhankar - See map
Tabo is a small town in the Spiti valley famous for the Tabo Monastery. This ancient village is located on the banks of River Spiti is of greater...
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Kaza, Himachal Pradesh
33.5 km from Dhankar - See map
Kaza, a hill station located in the exotic valley of Spiti is divided into two parts which is the Kaza Khas and Kaza Soma. Kaza Soma has all the...
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Great Himalayan National park, Himachal Pradesh
*36.2 km from Dhankar - See map
Located in Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh state, Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) is perched at an altitude ranging from 1500 to 6000...
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Spiti, Himachal Pradesh
38.4 km from Dhankar - See map
Spiti Valley is a place that would give a feel of a desert in the mountains. The headquarters of Spiti valley is Kaza. More famously called as...
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Chandra Taal, Himachal Pradesh
*44.6 km from Dhankar - See map
Chandra Taal or Chandertal Lake is nestled next to Kunzom Pass between the majestic Himalayan valleys of Lahual and Spiti and is a high...
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Kibber Monastery, Himachal Pradesh
46.2 km from Dhankar - See map
Kibber village, located in Spiti Valley, is considered by many as the highest motorable village in the world. Located at an altitude of more than...
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Key Monastery, Himachal Pradesh
47.8 km from Dhankar - See map
Key Monastery or Key Gompa is the biggest monastery in Spiti Valley and is dedicated to Tibetan Buddhism. At an altitude of 4,166 mts, this...
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Deo Tibba, Himachal Pradesh
*49.4 km from Dhankar - See map
Located at an altitude of 6006 meters, Deo Tibba is one of the highest peaks in the Pir Panjal range. It is also a popular trekking spot. The 6000...
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Hampta Pass, Himachal Pradesh
*52.4 km from Dhankar - See map
Hampta Pass is the most ideal trek for first timers; it is not only easily accessible and easy to trek but is also simply breath-taking. You can...
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Dodital Lake, Uttarakhand
*84.3 km from Dhankar - See map
Dodital Lake (also known as Dhundi Lake) in Uttarakhand is a popular trekking destination as it is located at an altitude of almost 10,000 ft....
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Kedar Tal, Uttarakhand
*92.5 km from Dhankar - See map
Due to the high altitude of this lake, you shouldn’t trek here without an experienced local guide. The lake also functions as a base for further...
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Kailash Manimahesh, Himachal Pradesh
*94.7 km from Dhankar - See map
This is the location of some famous bathing grounds. It’s the spot where many thousands of tourists come following the festival of...
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