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Arrive Leh. Day at Leisure, to acclimatize to the rarefied atmosphere of the high altitude of 3500 mts.
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Thiksey Gompa - Reach early to participate in the morning prayers. This is a picturesque monastery atop a craggy hill. Houses the statute of Maitreya (The Future Buddha). This 15m tall statue was made to commensurate the visit of the Dalai Lama to the Gompa.
Hemis Gompa - Famous for the spectacular monastic festival in the month of June. World's biggest Thangka (Religious paintings/scrolls) is housed here and is on display every 12 year.
Shey palace - The summer residence of the King. Strategically located on a spur jutting out in the Indus valley. The palace houses a large statute of The Buddha built by Nepalese artisans.
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Drive via Karu and Upshi, along the Indus riverbank to Chumathong. See the hot springs of Chumathong famous for taking medicinal baths. The region is sparsely populated but rich in wildlife. Red fox, Wild ass and the highly endangered snow leopard inhabit the area. Cross Mahe Bridge to Tsomoriri. Overnight Safari deluxe camp near the lake. |
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Tsomoriri Lake - Day at leisure to explore the lake nestled in the 6000m high peaks. A reflection of the snow-covered peaks further enhances the beauty of the region. Black necked cranes and wild folk geese use the area as breeding grounds in summers, in winters, the lake is completely frozen. Excursion to Korzok Gompa - 360 year old belonging to Yellow hat Sect. |
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Drive over Tanglang La (the second highest motorable pass) & then to Leh town. |
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Full day to explore the Leh town - King Palace, Leh mosque, Leh Gompa and Leh Bazaar. |
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