MANTHAL BUDDHA ROCK Manthal Buddha Rock is one of the famous tourist spots as well as historical and archaeological heritage of Baltistan region which probably dates back to 8th century. Located in Manthal village near Sadpara Dam, the grand rock has a huge sculpture of Buddha carved on it with his two vicegerent (Mitriya) standing on either side surrounded by 21 disciples. At the bottom of the rock there are some Balti inscriptions.