Likir
Likir is a village and headquarter of eponymous Subdivision in the Leh district of Ladakh, India. It is located in the Likir tehsil, in the Ladakh region. Khalatse is a nearby trekking place.
Likir | |
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Village | |
Likir Location in Ladakh, India Likir Likir (India) | |
| Coordinates: 34.2903203°N 77.2132106°E | |
| Country | India |
| Union Territory | Ladakh |
| District | Leh |
| Tehsil | Likir |
| Elevation | 3,651 m (11,978 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,058 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| 2011 census code | 848 |
It is famous for the nearby Klu-kkhyil (meaning "water spirits") gompa (Buddhist monastery). The Likir Monastery was first built in the 11th century and was rebuilt in the 18th century, and currently has a 25-foot-tall (7.6 m) gold-covered Buddha statue. It is occupied by monks of the Gelukpa order. It is located 52 km from Leh.
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