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Tabo Monastery :- 3,050 metres ) It is 47 km. from Kaza. At the right of Spiti river, is an ancient village named Tabo, flanked on either side by lofty brown hills and sun burnt, is the seat of one of the most famous Buddhist monasteries - Sherlang, Duang, Chamba, Chibbo, Domlang Gompas, regarded by many as only next to the Thelong Gompa in Tibet. The 10th Century Tabo monastery houses more than 60 lamas. Large number of scriptures and pieces of art, wall paintings - 'Tankhas' and 'Stucco'. Tabo has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In terms of area, this is the largest monastic complex in Spiti, and the old section has 9 temples, 23 chortens, a monk's chamber and a nun's chamber. There are several caves and contemporary structures that form a part of the Tabo complex. Founded in 996 A.D., the Tabo 'gompa' has exquisite wall paintings and stucco statues - and is often called the 'Ajanta of the Himalaya'.

Yang-Yud Gompa :- It is located near a narrow gorge of Kaza Nullah (1,300 feet high cliff) The head of the monastery - Lama is from Tibet. It is serving western part of Central Spity.

Kungri Gompa :- built around the year 1300 A.D. The Kungari monastery provides unmistakably evidence of the impact of the 'Tantric Cults' of Buddhism as practised in Pin valley.

Guru Ghantal Gompa :- 3,020 metres ) This Buddhist temple is situated 4 km. above the confluence of Chandra and Bhaga in village Tupchiling in Lahaul. The Avalokiteshwara - a marble head sculpture belongs to 8th century AD. It has been consecrated by Guru Padamshambhava. This is fully wooden temple. An annual fair is held here in the month of June called 'Ghantal Festival'. There is also an idol dedicated to Bajreshwari Devi in the Gompa.

Gemur Monastery :- The beautiful sculpture of 'Marichi Vajravarahi' belongs to 11th to 12 th centuries AD., located in Lahaul. The figures of the goddess is lovely and dophisticated. It is 18 km. from Keylong in 'Bhaga Valley' where devil dance is held during July in the Gompa.

Sashur Gompa :- This Buddhist temple was built in the 17th century by Deva Gyatso in Lahaul. During June/July this monastery attracts lots of visitors when Lamas perform devil dance. It belongs to red had sect and is located among blue pines. This gompa has a 15 feet 'Tankha' an invaluable wall painting depicting all 84 sidhas of Buddhism.

Kardang Gompa :- It is situated in the village Kardang at 15,000 feet high 'Rangch peak' in Lahaul. It was erected around 900 AD. Kardang is the largest Gompapopular throughout the region. It was in ruins uptil 1912 when 'Lama Norbu' of Kardang renovated it. With colorful frescoes and murals, it has an enormous prayer drum containing strips of paper upon which the sacred mantra 'Om Mani Padme Hum' is inscribed a million times. The liberary here contains largest collection of 'Kangyur' and 'Tangyur'. Nuns and Lamas enjoy equality. Lamas can marry and generally they stay with their families during summer and work in fields only to return in winter. The store here has large collection of musical instruments, dresses, tankhas and other articles.

Tayul Gompa :- This was built in the 17th century by a Lama of 'Tibet Khan' area named 'Lama Sarjan Rinchain'. He belonged to Gompa Dugma community. This gompa above the village of 'Satingri' has 5 metres tall statue of Padamsambhava and his two manifestations as 'Singhmukha' and 'Vajravarashi'. The library here houses 101 volumes of 'Kangyur' and 'Tankhas' depicting the life of Lord Budhha. This monastery hoses a hundred million 'Mani' wheel by turning the minds of sentiment beings open to the compassion of the lord. This 'mani' wheel is reputed to be 'self turning' on auspicious occasions.

Dhankar Monastery :- It is situated about 25 kms. east of Kaza and serves eastern part of central Spiti. Dhankar is a big village and erstwhile capital of Spiti King. On top of a hill there is a fort which use to be a prison in olden times. The Monastery has about 100 Lamas and is in position of Buddhist scriptures in Bhoti language. Principal figure is a Statue of "Vairochana" (Dhayan Budha) consisting of 4 complete figures seated back to back. It has relics in the shape of paintings and sculptures.