Gungri Monastery is located in Lahul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the oldest Buddhist monastic establishments in the Pin Valley. Gungri monastery belongs to the red-headed division, `Nyingmapa` (Old School), launched by Padmasambhava, the benefactor saint of the Buddhists. He had established the Mahayana Tantric Buddhism here offset of 8th century. Tabo Monastery, Attargo, Kye Monastery, Kibber Monastery, Sichling and Dhankar Monastery are the nearby tourist destinations. Joginder Nagar and Shimla Railway Stations are the nearest railhead. Gungri Monastery can be accessed by bus, available from Kaza.

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