Ladakh is home to several ancient Buddhist Monasteries, each with their own legends and certain traditions. And nowhere are these legends and traditions more apparent than at the annual festivals these monasteries hold each year.

These colourful and enchanting festivals give you an insight into the ancient history and traditions of Ladakh, something that is becoming less and less apparent in ever modernizing society of Ladakh.

Here is the calendar of festivals which will be held at various monasteries in Ladakh and Zanskar this year.

Spituk Gustor: 25-26 January 2017
Leh and Likir Dosmochey: 24-25 February 2017
Yargon Tungshak: 2-3 March 2017
Stok Guru Tsechu: 6-7 March 2017
Matho Nagrang: 11-12 March 2017
Saka Dawa: 9 June 2017
Yuru Kabgyat: 21-22 June 2017
Hemis Tsechu: 3-4 July 2017
Sachkul Gustor: 11-12 July 2017
Stongday Gustor: 12-13 July 2017
Karsh Gustor: 21-22 July 2017
Phyang Tsesdup: 21-22 July 2017
Korzok Gustor: 26-27 July 2017
Dakthok Tsetsu: 2-3 August 2017
Sani Nasjal: 6-7 August 2017
Diskit Gustor: 17-18 October 2017
Thiksay Gustor: 6-7 November 2017
Chemday Wangchok: 16-17 November 2017
Galdan Namcho: 12 December 2017