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Likir
Village in Ladakh, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Likir is a village and headquarter of eponymous Subdivision in the Leh district of Ladakh, India.[2][3] It is located in the Likir tehsil, in the Ladakh region. Khalatse is a nearby trekking place.[4]
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Coordinates: 34.2903203°N 77.2132106°E / 34.2903203; 77.2132106 | |
Country | India |
Union Territory | Ladakh |
District | Leh |
Tehsil | Likir[1] |
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 |
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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.