expense and the higher stretch beyond, present a spectacle of breathtaking
features-majestic mountain ramparts crowned by snow capped peaks,
undulating alpine slopes draining into wild mountain streams of foaming
cascades of pristine water, awesome glaciers descending along the
Himalayan slopes to the river bed in riverine formation, Quaint villages of
adobe houses straggling dry hillocks surrounded by large tracts of lush crops
downward the patches of alpine pastures uphill. The beauty of this region is
further enhanced by the sheer contrast provided by the towering peaks of
Kun (7035 m)and Nun (7135 m) which loom over the skyline in their
crystalline majesty. Dinner & overnight at Hotel.
Day 18:
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After breakfastdrive towards Leh, enroute visit the historical
site of Mulbekh. Later continue drive to Lamayuru. Visit
Lamayuru monastery. In the afternoon drive further 1 & Half
hrs drive to Leh, .........On arrival check into
hotel for overnight.
Day 19:
After breakfast visit Phyang & Spituk, Shanker Monastery PM
visit Shanti Stupa and strolling the local market for indivudual
activites. Overnight at hotel.
Day 20:
Full day excursion to visit the most important monasteries of
the Indus valley. After breakfast drive toward Hemis around
35 km from Leh, En route visit Shey, Thiksey & Hemis
monastery accompanied by local English speaking guide :
- Shey was the old capital and the home of the kings of Ladakh before the
new capital became established in Leh the palace sits in a strategic position
on a spur jutting out into the Indus valley. The main temple contains a large
Buddha statue sculpted by Nepalese craft men. Thiksey, this large Gompa is
an impressive sight, situated on top of a craggy hill while the rest of the
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