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Day 2
: Leh
After breakfast drive for full day sight
seeing of Shey Palace, Thiksey, Hemis monastery and Stok Palace Museum.
Lunch at Thiksey. Return Leh in the evening. Overnight in the hotel. (B)
Shey Palace: Shey is a small town in comparison to
Leh. It is
located around 15km to the south on the main highway heading in the
Manali direction. Shey Palace was built in early 17th century AD by
Deldan Namgyal as a memorial for his father, Singay Namgyal. The palace
houses a three storey copper statue of Buddha Shakyamuni. Overlooking
the Shey palace are the ruins of the fort built by the first king of
Ladakh, Lhachen Spalgigon. Shey also has a very large scattering of
stupas all across it's landscape.
Stok Palace Museum: 17 Km, 1 Hour drive from Leh. The Palace of the
banished royal family, Stok has a museum, which displays fabulous period
costumes and jewellery of the royalty along with exquisite Thankas or
paintings representing the life of Sakya Muni. Interesting historical
objects like coins; armor, weapons, precious jade and porcelain too can
be seen here.
Thiksey Gompa: This monastery is located 17km on the main highway
from Leh in the direction of Manali. The present day monastery founded
by Paldan Sherab, overlooking the village below, was not the original
location. It was originally built at Stakmo. This monastery hosts the
festival of Thiksey Gustor.
Hemis Gompa: is the most important and the richest Gompa in the
whole of Ladakh and is dedicated to Guru Padama Sambhava the great
Indian teacher & philosopher. This monastery located among the
beautiful landscape of the Hemis National Park was founded in 1630 AD.
It is located at a distance of 45km from Leh and is one of the most
popular monasteries visited by travelers. It is also famous across the
world for the Hemis Festival hosted by it.
Return to Leh. Overnight at hotel. (B)
Day 3
: Leh
Morning
drive for Khardungla Pass, Worlds highest motorable road at 18380
feet (39 Kms. Approx.) Return to Leh in the afternoon. Rest of day at
disposal to explore the local markets. Overnight at Hotel. (B)
Day 4
: Leh - Delhi
(By Air 1 Hr. 15 Mins. Flight)
Transfer
to airport and fly back to Delhi with Sweet Memories of Ladakh. (B)
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