Phuktal Gompa photo feature

The most magnificient Phuktal Gompa. It is built like a beehive on the rock wall. Its history begins from the 11th century and it is highly respected. The name means "through cave". Credit: Jarkko Lavinen

The mountain wall on which the Phuktal Gompa is perched. Credit: Jarkko Lavinen

Inside the Phuktal Gompa - the library room. Credit: Jarkko Lavinen

Inside the Phuktal Gompa - the meditation room. Credit: Jarkko Lavinen

Shrine at the ceremony room, Phuktal Gompa. Credit: Jarkko Lavinen