Ensa Monastery
Ensa Gompa
An ancient monastery on the cliffs opposite Panamik, reached by crossing the river and then hiking uphill. Its old murals survive, and the setting is serene.
Ensa Monastery sits on the hillside on the western bank of the Nubra River, opposite Panamik. Said to be several centuries old, it is one of the older monasteries in the Nubra Valley. To get there, drive across the bridge to the far bank and then walk uphill along a mountain path, looking back over Panamik village and the valley as you climb. The monastery is very small and often has only one or two monks on duty. Inside, old murals and statues survive, offerings are modest and visitors are few. Road conditions vary from year to year, so confirm with a local driver before setting out.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Panamik Hot Springs
- Yarab Tso
- Samstanling Monastery
- Hunder Monastery
- Nubra Valley
- Hunder Sand Dunes
- Diskit Monastery & Maitreya Buddha
- Turtuk