Exploring Stongde Monastery | Tibetan Heritage on the Zanskar Highlands (Zalung Karpo La Trek)

Stongde Monastery | Zanskar, Ladakh
A quiet, ancient Tibetan monastery perched above the Zanskar River — Stongde (Stongdey) is one of the most significant spiritual landmarks on the Zanskar plateau, and an important cultural halt on our Zalung Karpo La trek.

This video captures the serene exteriors, prayer flags, and sweeping valley landscapes around Stongde Monastery. The interiors are not filmed out of respect for the sanctity of the space. What you see here is the raw atmosphere of Zanskar — timeless, silent, powerful.

About Stongdey Monastery

Located around 18 km from Padum, Stongde belongs to the Gelugpa tradition and holds centuries of Tibetan Buddhist heritage. Its dramatic hilltop location offers vast views of the Zanskar Valley and the surrounding highlands.

Part of the Zalung Karpo La Trek

For trekkers joining us on the Zalung Karpo La route, Stongde is one of the cultural highlights of the journey. This region carries the essence of old Zanskar — remote villages, ancient monasteries, wide walking valleys, and unfiltered Himalayan wilderness.

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Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Stongde Monastery, Zanskar
00:12 - Timelapse over Stongde Village from the Monastery
00:36 - Panoramic View from the Monastery Top
00:59 - Entering Stongdey Monastery
01:54 - Exploring the Monastery Surroundings
02:23 - Walking Around Stongdey Monastery
03:25 - Still Photos of Stongdey Monastery
03:56 - Tiny Planet View from Village Center
04:33 - Closing Credits & Subscribe CTA


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