ABOUT

The Nako Monastery is situated in the Himalayan region of India, very close to India – China border at an approximate height of 3660 m from sea level. The Monastery is situated on the western edge of Nako village in Kinnaur district. Nako Monastery is witness of iconography of well developed & established Vajranya Buddhists in India. The complex of Monastery comprises of 4 ancient temples. These temples are in an enclosure that has been built with mud walls. The monastic complex in Nako is situated at the western edge of the town and comprises four temples apart from other buildings. From outside, the monastery exude a very simple appearance, but this is in contrast to what you will see inside. Two temples are of utmost importance here, the Main temple and the Upper temple. Both these temples are considered the oldest amongst all the structures and still preserve their original clay sculptures, murals and ceiling panels. The largest temple or the main temple is also called the Translator's Temple. It also happens to be the oldest monument in the village. The third structure in the complex is the Small White temple, which though not in a good state, is worth visiting for its wonderful wooden door-frame with scenes of the Life of the Buddha carved on the lintel.