Matho Temple
21/02/2026
Matho Temple | Matho
Matho Temple – Matho Temple is part of a 500-year-old monastery belonging to the Sakya sect, known for its vibrant annual festival.
| Temple Name | Matho Temple |
| Location | Matho |
| Address (Google Location Format) | Matho Village, Leh District, Ladakh 194201, India |
| Religion / Tradition | Buddhism (Tibetan – Sakya sect) |
| Highlights | 500-year-old monastery of Sakya sect |
| Best Time to Visit | May–September |
| Visitors Timings | 6 AM–1 PM, 1:30 PM–6 PM |
| How to Reach | 26 km from Leh |
| Nearest Airport | Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport |
Matho Monastery, or Matho Gonpa or Mangtro Monastery or Mangtro Gonpa, from the Tibetan “mang” that means “many” and “tro” that means “happiness”, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located 26 kilometres southeast of Leh in Ladakh, northern India, on the banks of the Indus River.
Matho Monastery
This attraction near Leh sits opposite to the famous Thiksey Monastery, near the bank of Indus River. Several structures in this old monastery were in poor condition, and thus in 1970, new assembly hall was built.
Highlights of Matho Monastery
- 400-year old Thangkas
- Museum
- Matho Nagrang Festival
How to Reach Matho Monastery?
Matho Village is situated around 26 kms from Leh. One has to first reach the village by a cab or bike and then trek up the hill to reach the Gompa.
