Hunder Monastery
Hunder Gompa
A small monastery and fort ruins on the hill behind Hunder village, with a ridge viewpoint over the dunes, the oasis and the Shyok River.
Hunder Monastery sits on the western hillside of Hunder village. It is small but houses a statue of Maitreya, with a row of stupas and mani walls beside it. Higher up, on the ridge, are the ruins of an old fort and an old monastery. A 20 to 30 minute walk up dirt tracks and stone steps brings you to wide views over the Hunder oasis, the dunes and the broad Shyok River valley. It draws far fewer visitors than Diskit Monastery. The gates are not always open, so ask in the village. At this altitude, climb slowly.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Nubra Valley
- Hunder Sand Dunes
- Diskit Monastery & Maitreya Buddha
- Yarab Tso
- Samstanling Monastery
- Ensa Monastery
- Panamik Hot Springs
- Turtuk