Kye Gompa, the largest centre of Buddhist learning in the Western Himalayas, is situated in the state/union territory of ________.

The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh.

Key Points

• Kye Gompa
  • Key Gompa is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located on a picturesque hilltop at an altitude of 4,166 m above sea level, close to the Spiti River, in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh.
  • The monastery has the distinction of being the oldest and the biggest in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh and a religious training centre for lamas.
  • Key Monastery is home to around 300 lamas who receive their religious education here.

Additional Information

• Some interesting facts that you must know about Himachal Pradesh:
  • Himachal was named by Acharya Diwakar Datt Sharma who was one of the greatest Sanskrit scholar Hima means 'snow' in Sanskrit.
  • The word 'Himachal' literally translates to 'In the lap of Himalayas'
  • Himachal Pradesh dates back to the period of Indus Valley Civilization, which flourished 4,000 years ago.
  • The first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh was Yashwant Singh Parmar.
  • Himachal Pradesh has achieved 100 per cent hygiene, and according to reports, every single house has a toilet.
  • Himachal Pradesh is the second least corrupt state of India after Kerala.
  • Himachal Pradesh hosted the first Paragliding World Cup in India, in October 2015.
  • Shimla consists of the only natural ice skating rink in Asia.