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view of Leh from the monastery, you can see how the Palace sits over the town.Home Indian Trips <<Previous Ladakh Next>>
This monastery is situated on a hill overlooking Leh and is only about 7 km from the town, with the airport between them. This monastery is the oldest within the Gelugpa sect in Ladakh. It was founded in the 15th century.
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view of Leh from the monastery, you can see how the Palace sits over the town.
One of the main temple rooms
Steps
to another prayer room on the opposite side of the courtyard.
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view over the courtyard and valley from the main temple verandah
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monastery's resident dog enjoying the attention of visitors
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pilgrim visiting the monastery