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Tabo Monastery
For
centuries the trans Himalayan tracts of Spiti, Lahaul and
Ladakh have been enveloped by a grand mystic aura. Behind
this veil of geographical isolation and mystery lay wonders,
that are unfathomable even today.
Tabo is a small town in the Lahul and Spiti district on the
banks of the Spiti River in Himachal Pradesh, India. The
town lies on the road between Rekong Peo and Kaza the
sub-divisional headquarters of Spiti.
In the insurmountable heights of Spiti, lies the Buddhist gompa, monastery of Tabo, established in 996 A.D.
The Tabo monastery (also referred to as Tabo Chos-hKhor - 'doctrinal circle' or 'doctrinal enclave') is a complex that holds nine temples, 23 chortens, a monks' chamber and an extension that houses the nuns' chamber.
On the sheer
cliff-face above the enclave are a series of caves which
were used as dwellings by the monks and includes an
'assembly hall'. Faint traces of the paintings that once
embellished the rock face can be discerned. Even today, Tabo
holds the distinction of being the largest monastic complex
in Spiti. Constructed in 996 AD, Tabo was the brainchild of
the great translator and teacher, Rinchensang Po.
Location
Upto Shimla by air, rail or
road. By road from Shimla to Tabo the distance is 365 kms.
This is via Narkanda, Rampur, Jeori, Wnagtu, Karcham, Powari,
Jangi, Puh, Khab, Chango and Hurling.
Upto Kullu by air or road. By road from Kullu to Tabo the
distance is 295 km via rohtang Pass, Gramphoo, Batal, Kunzam
Pass and Kaza. This happens to be a more demanding route.
Climate
Extremely cold during winter and difficult to approach, temperature drops well below even – 20 degrees, cold during summer. Rainfall is almost zero. Heavy Woolens are required, both in summer and winter months.
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