Indian monasteries are believed to be some of the most pious pilgrimages all over the world. Religious pilgrims from all parts of the globe come to visit Sarnath, near the city of Varanasi, which is a sacred monastery of the Buddhist in India. The pilgrims often stay in these monasteries as they travel to other holy places. Many of the monasteries welcome foreign visitors as paying guests. The rules of Indian monasteries are basically the same in all over India. The authorities of Indian monasteries do not allow smoking, drinking or loud music.
Buddhist Monasteries in India
The Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and others comprise some of the most magnificent Buddhist monasteries. Bomdila Monastery and Tawang Monastery of Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal`s Ghum Monastery, Bhutia Busty Monastery, Tharpa Choling Monastery, etc., Rumtek Monastery, Phodong Monastery, and other monasteries of Sikkim, Dzongkhul Monastery, Shashur Monastery, of Himachal Monastery are a few of the famous Buddhist monasteries of the country. Nyingmapa Tibetan Buddhist Monastery is another important Buddhist monastery in India.
Christian Monasteries in India
Hindu Monasteries in India