The Key Monastery is a famous Tibetan Buddhist monastery in the Lahaul and Spiti District of India.

Located at an altitude of 4,166 metres above sea level, the monastery is very close to the Spiti River in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh in India. Also known as the Key Monastery and Ki Monastery,

it is believed to have been founded by Dromton, who was a student of the famous teacher Atisha in the 11th century. 

Dhankar Monastery, also referred to as Dankhar, Drangkhar or Dhangkar Gompa is situated in the district of Lahaul and Spiti in Himachal Pradesh, India. At an altitude of 12,774 feet, the monastery is perched unbelievably on the edge of a cliff and offers a panoramic view of Spiti valley. Overlooking the heart-stirring sight of the confluence of Spiti and Pin rivers, Dhankar Monastery is listed as one of the world’ s 100 most endangered monuments.