Heaven into Desert
Like many years, I also went to Leh this time. This time I was volunteering in an ultra-running event. The event was 480 km running in 120 hours with ascent of almost 10,000 meters. Five days later when I reached Leh, this time also I could not stop myself from roaming here. Leh is situated on 3500 meters from sea level (Jammu & kashmir, North India) known as "Dry Desert". So let me show you friend my journey through pictures.
The symbol of peace "Shanti Stupa"
I first went to Shanti Stupa, weather was clear and the sun was bright. In Shanti stupa, Shanti word is from Hindi language which means "Peace". Like many places in Leh, the whole city, stok mountain range and Khardung Pass (5359 m) could also be seen from here, this mountain pass has the title "Worlds highest motor-able mountain pass".
The Heaven on earth "Leh"
Spituk Monastery
There are many places famous in Leh, where Spituk monastery is also one. This is a Buddhist monastery which is only 8 km from Leh. The altitude of this place is 3307 meter. This monastery is home of about 100 monks. This temple has a huge statue of "KALI", due to which the Hindus also visit here.
View from Shey Palace
The next day I went to "Shey Palace", from there "Mato" and "Lato" villages seen. If you ever come to Leh to visit, then you must go to these villages. The people here and the surroundings will make you feel like a different world.
Front look of Shey Palace
"Shey Monastery" and Gompa is situated from leh about 15 km. Earlier the area used to be the winter capital of Ladakh. The King of Ladakh "Deldan Namgyal" had built this monastery in 1655, which later broke down. The height of this place is 3415 meters.
Thikshe monastery
Leh is the land of Lamas (Monks) and this place is full of Buddhist monasteries. Among them one is "Thakse Monastery", which was built in the fifteenth century. This monument is 19 km from Leh and located at 3600 meters from sea level. This monastery is made in Tibetan style. There are 12 floors in this monastery. What makes this monastery special is the "Maitrey" statue which is 15 m high.
So friends this was my journey. I hope you have enjoyed well. Looking forward to your comments.
Namaste and Julley