Monasteries of Himachal Pradesh – GK MCQ
Himachal Pradesh is not only the Land of the Gods, but also home to several ancient and peaceful Buddhist monasteries, especially in the regions of Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, and Dharamshala. These monasteries reflect the rich Tibetan cultural influence and are often featured in the static GK and culture-related questions in government job exams.
This section brings you easy-to-follow MCQs on the most well-known monasteries in Himachal Pradesh — covering their location, significance, and unique features.
Key Monasteries of Himachal Pradesh:
- Key Monastery (Spiti Valley): The largest and most famous monastery in Himachal, over 1,000 years old
- Tabo Monastery (Spiti): Known as the ‘Ajanta of the Himalayas,’ built in 996 AD
- Namgyal Monastery (Dharamshala): The personal monastery of the Dalai Lama
- Dhankar Monastery (Spiti): Built on a cliff with a view of the confluence of Spiti and Pin rivers
- Kungri Monastery (Pin Valley): Second oldest monastery in Lahaul-Spiti region
- Rewalsar Monastery (Mandi): A sacred site for Buddhists, Hindus, and Sikhs
- Samar Monastery (Kinnaur): A small yet historically significant Buddhist site