Structure of Sankar Gompa
The monastery is a three-storeyed structure, with a large courtyard in the front. The main entrance is on the east side, and there are also entrances on the north and south sides. The walls of the monastery are whitewashed and there are numerous small windows and turrets.
How to Reach Sankar Gompa
Ladakh is a difficult place to get to. The only practical way to reach it is to fly into Leh, the capital of Ladakh. From Leh, it is possible to hire a car or take a bus to most of the villages and monasteries in the region.