Best Place to Visit in Nako
Since Nako is located in one of the most breathtakingly beautiful locations in Himachal Pradesh offering many places to visit. Here is a list of the best places in Nako that you must visit:
Nako Village
Nako village is the main tourist destination of this region. The village comprises of traditional houses with flat roofs and is made of stone and mud. These houses are built in such a way that it protects from the cold climatic waves of the region. Visiting the village will help tourists to know about the culture and tradition of the region, the lifestyle of the people, occupation and their daily actvities.
Nako Lake
Nako Lake is one of the highlight of Nako village; this enchanting lake is situated in a serene and secluded location, surrounded by the breathtakingly beautiful snow-clad mountain ranges, green valleys, dense forests, quaint villages and the scenic landscape. It is a sacred place for the locals and devotees and tourists visit this place for spiritual experience
Nako Monastery
Nako Monastery is an important spiritual center for the Tibetan Buddhist; it was built during the 11th century. It is in fact one of the oldest monastery in Himachal Pradesh. The monastery houses collection of ancient Tibetan paintings, sculptures, statues of Buddhist Gods, manuscripts and scriptures.
Guru Padmasambhava’s Sacred Footprints in Nako
Guru Padmasambhava’s Sacred Footprints is located near Nako Monastery. Guru Padmasambhava was an important respected figure in Tibetan Buddhism. Footprints of Guru Padmasambhava can be found on a rock and is an important spiritual site for the locals. Many devotees and tourists visit to offer their prayers and seek blessing from the God. Tourists visiting this spiritual site can engage in meditation.
Chortens (Stupas) in Nako
The Nako village is beautifully surrounded by stupas, providing an important spiritual significance of the region. The stupas are decorated with complex Tibetan carving and prayer flags. These stupas add to the spiritual significance of the region. Tourists visiting Nako village, can get closer to these stupas and offer their prayers and engage in spiritual activity.