अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
What is the Mulbekh Chamba?
The Mulbekh Chamba is an 8-metre-tall colossal rock-cut statue of Maitreya (the Future Buddha) carved into a sheer limestone pinnacle in Wakha Valley, dating back to roughly the 8th century CE.
Where is Wakha Valley located?
Wakha Valley is located along the Srinagar-Leh National Highway (NH 1) in Kargil district, Ladakh, situated between Kargil town (40 km west) and Namika La pass.
What is unique about Shargole Monastery in Wakha Valley?
Shargole Gompa is a unique 12th-century cave monastery built directly into the sheer vertical face of an ochre limestone cliff, appearing dramatically suspended in mid-air.
Does Wakha Valley mark a cultural boundary in Ladakh?
Yes. Wakha Valley historically marks the cultural transition zone between the predominantly Shia Muslim culture of Kargil and the Tibetan Buddhist culture of central and eastern Ladakh.
What is the highest mountain pass near Wakha Valley on the highway?
Namika La (3,700 m), meaning the 'Pillar of the Sky Pass', lies just east of Wakha Valley on the highway toward Fotu La and Lamayuru.