Basgo Monastery – Leh, Ladakh
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One of the earliest locations that we hunted down but has taken us this long to document it. This location is used in what many consider one of the most visually stunning songs ever shot by Mani Ratnam – the Tu Hi Tu/ EnnuyirE song and that is saying a lot. We knew even at the time when the movie was released that portions of the movie were shot in the Leh/ Ladakh area and so it was pretty easy to find out the exact location.
About the location (from Wiki):
Basgo Monastery, also known as Basgo or Bazgo Gompa, is a Buddhist monastery located in Basgo or Bazgo in Leh District, Ladakh, northern India approximately 40 km from Leh. Although the monastery was built for the Namgyal rulers in 1680, Bazgo itself was embedded in the early days of Ladakh and is frequently mentioned in the Ladakhi Chronicles when it was a political and cultural center. The monastery is situated on top of the hill towering over the ruins of the ancient town and is noted for its Buddha statue and murals. In the 15th century, a palace was built in Basgo.
Movies shot at this location:
Tu Hi Tu from Dil Se
EnnuyirE EnnuyirE from Uyire
Dil Dance Maare from Tashan




