Namgyal Tsemo Monastery | |
Map Type: | Ladakh |
Coordinates: | 34.1675°N 77.59°W |
Country: | India |
Location: | Leh district, Ladakh, India |
Founded By: | Tashi Namgyal |
Year Completed: | 1430 |
Sect: | Gelug |
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.