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Hansa Monastery
Ideally nestled at Lahul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, Hansa Monastery is a much-revered shrine.

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Hansa Monastery is situated in Hansa in Lahul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh. It basically lies in the Spiti Valley. River Spiti gushes close by. The monastery houses a wondrous statue.

Attractions of Hansa Monastery
Hansa Monastery is surrounded by beautiful scenic beauty and other nearby monasteries. Tourist attractions in the vicinity include Rangrik, Dhankar, Kunzum Pass, Chandra Tal, Attargo, Batal, Kungri Monastery, Kye Monastery and Kibber Sanctuary.

Kungri Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism in the Pin Valley in Lahul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. This monastery is popular for its sword dance by the buzhens of Mud village on the right bank of the Pin River. Kye Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery situated on top of a hill close to the Spiti River. It is the biggest monastery of Spiti Valley and it houses a religious training centre for Lamas.

Kibber Sanctuary which was established in 1992 is home to various animals like Ibex, blue sheep, red fox, Tibetan woolly hare, Himalayan Wolf, lynx, pika, Tibetan wild ass and snow leopard to name a few. It is the only sanctuary in India that is situated in a cold desert area.

Connectivity of Hansa Monastery
Nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport at Bhuntar. Joginder Nagar and Shimla Railway Station are the nearest railheads. Hansa Monastery can be approached by Losar and Kaza by road.

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