Tayul Monastery Travel Map

The Tayul Monastery is located in the village if Satingri at a distance of 6 km from the town of Keylong, and is one of the oldest monasteries in the valley. It is situated at an altitude of 3900 m and is famous for the beautiful 12 ft statue of Guru Padmasambhava, along with many other statues of his manifestations as Singhmukha and Vajravahi.The monastery also has a very well maintained library which has many important books and scriptures, as well as some beautiful Tibetan paintings. Built in the 17th century, the place is home to the Drugpa or Red Hat Sect of Buddhist monks who are allowed to marry and to own their private property