Dhankar Monastery: It is situated about 25 kms. east
of Kaza and serves eastern part
of central Spiti. Dhankar is a
big village and erstwhile capital
of Spiti King. On top of a hill
there is a fort which use to be
a prison in olden times.
Tandi: Tandi is situated at the altitude
of 2573 meters at the confluence
of the Chandra and Bhaga river,
Tandis just 8 km short of Keylong.
The village has a population of
about 500. It is believed that
this place was founded by Raja(King)
Rana Chand under the name of Chandi
which over the years got corrupted
in Tandi.
Khardong Gompa: The Khardong Gompa stands just opposite
the Bhaga Valley from Keylong.
This 900-year-old monastery belongs
to the Drukpa Kagyud order and
has some beautiful frescoes.
Ki (Key) Gompa: It is 12
Km from Kaza. Perched on a hilltop,
it is one of the most visited monasteries.
It was built in the 14th Century
and has the largest collection
of kangyur, the ancient Buddhist
texts.
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