Day 11:
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After breakfast we drive about 7hrs. (107 kms) to Sarchu,
over Baralacha La (4892 M). O/n fixed camp.
Day 12:
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After breakfast drive about 9hrs. (253 kms) to Leh, over
Lachalang La (5065 M), & Tanglang La (5360 M). O/n Hotel.
Day 13:
Leh free day to acclimatize. O/n hotel.
Day 14:
Leh After breakfast, a half day trip to the 200 year old
Shankar monastery, which contains a plethora of impressive
images, wall paintings and sculptures, including a huge
statue of Aloketesvara-with 1000 arms & heads. Next stop is
the Japanese built peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa). The winding road leading to
it offers enthralling views of the surrounding countryside. Crowned with a
massive dome, this stupa is reminiscent of Nalanda and Rajgir stupas.
Afternoon, visit a Ladakhi Buddhist family and share a cup of butter tea,
tsampa (roasted barley) and tschang (fermented barley beer), and see their
the way of living. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
Day 15:
Leh - Full day of sightseeing, visiting the three most important
monasteries of Ladakh - Hemis Gompa, Thiksey Gompa and
Shey Palace. Hemis is one of the largest and wealthiest
monasteries in Ladakh and houses about 150 monks; it
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