18th century. It contains huge clay images of Buddha and various old manuscripts. It also houses an interesting collection of Thankas, old religious and domestic costumes and implements etc. Arrive Alchi by the afternoon. Visit the monastery at Alchi; spend the afternoon exploring the village. O/N stay at Camps.
Day 03: Alchi- Leh
Breakfast. Return to Leh; visit the monastery at Lamayuru enroute. Lamayuru has fascinating caves carved out of the mountainside. Also known as Yung Drung (Swastika) it is sited on a high promonotory overlooking the village and valley. For sheer spectacle value no other gompa can match Lamayuru. O/N stay at hotel.
Day 04: Leh-Tsomoriri
Breakfast at hotel. Get ready take a drive to Tsomoriri Lake (set at 4572 M in the desolate landscape of Rupshu, is famous as the breeding ground of the rare bar-headed geese, and home to a number of other rare species of birds. The small village of KORZOK, with its hilltop monastery, is the only habitation in the area, which is otherwise inhabited by the nomadic Chang-pa tribe) via Push, Chumathang. Take a walk around the lake and enjoy the scenic beauty of it. O/N stay at hotel.
Day 05: Tsomoriri-Leh
After a leisurely breakfast, walk around the lake drive back to Leh. O/N Stay at hotel.
Day 06: Leh
After breakfast proceed for an unforgettable drive to the top of the world's highest motor able mountain pass Khardungla, at a height of about 18,300 Feet. Enjoy the spectacular views of the snow covered Himalayas all around. Return by the afternoon. Afternoon free to explore the local markets on your own. O/N stya at hotel.
Day 07:
Transfer to the airport to fly to Delhi.
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