Hanle Monastery, Leh, Ladakh belongs to Drukpa lineage coming from an ancient Tibetan school called Kagyu. It was established in 17th century
King of Ladakh Sengge Namgyal funded the moanstery's constrcution and died here after returning from a campaign against the mongols
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Location: Hanle Valley, Leh district, Ladakh
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