| India is a known buddhist destination. There are | | | | cave temple in India are best example from yore |
| number of monasteries and gompas in India that | | | | days. Ajanta are primarily Hinayana and Mahayana |
| follow and preach Buddhism. Some of them are | | | | Buddhist caves, the Ellora cave temples belong to |
| mentioned below. | | | | Hindu, Buddhist and Jain religions. |
| Ajanta and Ellora Caves : Located 107 kms away | | | | Hemis Monastery : Situated 47 km from Leh, Hemis |
| from Aurangabad, Ajanta and Ellora caves are rock | | | | Monastery lies on the west bank of Indus River. |
| cut caves offering panoramic view and Buddhist | | | | Founded by the first incarnation of Stagsang Raspa |
| architecture, caves-paintings and sculptures. | | | | Nawang Gyatso, Hemis Monastery in leh is thronged |
| Designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the | | | | by number of visitors all the year round. |