Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa
गढ़न थेकछोकलिंग गोम्पा
A Tibetan Buddhist monastery built in 1969 by Tibetan exiles, with painted prayer halls and prayer wheels, and the heart of Manali's Tibetan community.
Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa is located in the Tibetan settlement near the Mall Road. It was built by Tibetans who came into exile in the 1960s. Inside the yellow-roofed monastery is a statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, and the walls are covered in brightly colored murals. Outside, a row of prayer wheels is turned throughout the day. Elderly Tibetans often sit in the small square in front of the monastery, and nearby workshops sell handmade carpets and accessories. It is a five-minute walk from the Mall Road. Entry is free. Please walk clockwise around the site and keep your voice down inside the prayer halls.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Van Vihar
- Mall Road Manali
- Hidimba Devi Temple
- Club House Manali
- Old Manali
- Manu Temple
- Vashisht Hot Springs
- Jogini Falls