Buddhism is a dominant part of the way of life in Ladakh, the lifestyle here is an intricately woven theme of culture, religion and daily life.
This is especially evident and can be witnessed through the many Festivals freckled throughout the year. Most festivals are monastic and signify celebration of the myriad philosophy of Buddhism.
List of festivals in 2021:
| Festival | Date | Venu |
|---|---|---|
| Spituk Gustor | January 14-15 | Spituk Monastery |
| Leh & Likir Dosmoche | February 13-14 | Leh & Likir |
| Yargon Tungshak | February 19-22 | Nubra (Yarma) |
| Stok Guru Tsechu | February 24-25 | Stok |
| Matho Nagrang | March 1-2 | Matho Monastery |
| Saka Dawa | 29th May | Ladakh |
| Yuru Kabgyat | June 12-13 | Lamayuru Monastery |
| Hemis Tsechu | June 23-24 | Hemis Monastery |
| Sachukul Gustor | Jun 30 - July 1 | Sachukul Monastery |
| Ladakh Polo Festival | July 11-17 | Shagran, Chushot Gongma |
| Stongday Gustor | July 1-2 | Stongday Monastery |
| Karsha Gustor | July 11-12 | Karsha Monastery |
| Phyang Tsesdup | July 11-12 | Phyang Monastery |
| Korzok Gustor | July 15-16 | Korzok Monastery |
| Dakthok Tseschu | July 22-23 | Dakthok Monastery |
| Sani Nasjal | July 26-27 | Sani Palace |
| Deskit Gustor | Oct 7-8 | Nubra |
| Ladakh Marathon | 9th Sept | Leh |
| Thiksay Gustor | Oct 27-28 | Thiksay Monastery |
| Chemday Wangchok|Padum | Nov 5-6 | Chemday |
| Galden Namchot | Nov 5-6 | Ladakh |
| Ladakhi Losar | December 8 | Ladakh |
