Maitreya Temple is located at
Thiksey, 25 km south of
Leh in
Jammu and Kashmir. The temple was inaugurated by the Dalai Lama in 1980. The temple enshrines a gigantic 14 m high gold faced
Buddha. The deity is seen seated in the lotus position.
Murals made by the monks from Lingshet Gompa in Zanskar which depict the scenes from Maitreya's life are preserved in the temple.
Thiksey Festival, celebrated in the Thiksey Monastery is a major attraction.
Maitreya Temple can be approached from Ladakh by road.
