Diskit Gustor Festival will be celebrated from 30 to 31 October 2024 in Diskit Monastery.
Founded by Changzem Tserab Zangpo, a disciple of Tsong-kha-pa, Deskit Monastery is the largest and the oldest surviving monastery in Nubra Valley. Overlooking the valley and Shayok River, the monastery stands atop a hill. The Diskit Gompa or Diskit Gompa belongs to the Yellow Hat (Gelugpa) sect of Tibetan Buddhism and is known for Diskit Gustor in Leh Ladakh.

Highlights of Festival :

• The festival is celebrated for two consecutive days.
• The celebration of this festival marks the victory of good over evil.
• The effigy of a demon is burned during the festival.
• The Chaam performance of Lamas is the highlight of this festival at the monastery.
• People show their excellence in musical instruments like longhorns and cymbals.
• Songs are played and sung both these days by the locals and joined by travelers too.