Of the many Monasteries- Leh boast of, the most popular ones on the tourist circuit are the Thiskey and Hemis, followed by Shey, Tsemo, Spiutik, Stakna, Stok.
The Tsemo Monastery almost in ruins over looks the Leh town. It sort of visible from most of the town is a delight to see in the evening sun. Though one gets a different perceptive of this monument at various time of the day.
Shey - the old capital of Ladkah is a at a very short distance from Thiskey. The complex though much smaller, houses both the Palace and the the Monastery. The beauty of this Monastery again is the nearly 40 feet statue of the Shakya Muni, covering three floors of the monastrery. Seen here is the top portion on the third floor.
The Spituk Gompa - againg situated upon a Hillock overlooking the airport is unique in sense, it houses the statues of Kali Matha. Like any other monasteries, this too house many a statues, Paintings and ancient relics. Great to spend time.
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It would be great to actually be among the monks and witness their lifestyle. My knowledge about Buddhist monks are acquired from the Karan Bajaj novel, Johnny Gone Down. That was one distressing novel. LOL.
Lovely pictures are quite inviting.
Wonderful shots of the place. I would love to be there.
Beautiful pictures!
Beautiful Pictures...
Endearing! Beautiful! Stunning!!!
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Great place, I am tempted to visit.
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