Namgyal Tsemo Monastery
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Namgyal Tsemo Monastery or Namgyal Tsemo Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in Leh city of Leh district, Ladakh, northern India.[1] Founded by King Tashi Namgyal (1555-1575) of Ladakh, it has a three-story high gold statue of Maitreya Buddha and ancient manuscripts and frescoes.[1] It is situated near the Tsemo Castle.
Namgyal Tsemo Monastery perched over Leh town
Tsemo Castle
Prayer flags
| Namgyal Tsemo Monastery | |
|---|---|
 Namgyal Tsemo Monastery | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism |
| Sect | Gelug |
| Location | |
| Location | Leh district, Ladakh, India |
| Country | India |
  Location within Ladakh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 34°10′3″N 77°35′24″E |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Tashi Namgyal |
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