This amazing Stupa was constructed by a Japanese Buddhist organization, known as 'The Japanese for World Peace'. The aim behind the construction of the stupa was to commemorate 2500 years of Buddhism and to promote World Peace. His Holiness, the Dalai Lama inaugurated the Shanti Stupa in the year 1985.
You'll enjoy a great views of Leh. Take your free time to meditate on the top, is an amazing location
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Built in the 17th century, it was built as the residential palace for the King Singge Namgyal. Much smaller but resembling the Potala in Lhasa, Leh Palace is now in ruins. now gradually being restored but its importance and beauty is more outer than internal. From its terraces there are good views of leh. Is one of the most captivating architectural ruins.
It stands atop the crag behind Leh palace, having a full view of the town of Leh. The Namgyal Tsemo Gompa of Ladakh was founded by King Tashi Namgyal in the early 15th century, around the year 1430. the most treasured possessions of the monastery is a three-story high solid gold idol of Maitrieya Buddha
Pangong Tso is geographically situated in a disputed territory, claimed both by India and China.
Pangong Tso (or Pangong Lake; Tso: Ladakhi for lake) is situated at a height of about 4,250 m (13,900 ft). It is 134 km long and extends from India to Tibet and 5 km wide. In winter, the lake surface freezes completely despite being salt water.
tourists are only allowed to visit the lake as far as the village of Spangmik, 7 km into the lakeshore. An Inner Line Permit is needed to visit it.
In the way to Rizong Monastery ask for the nunery of rizong. Much more modest than the monastery for men, about 20 nuns live in humility in a small convent. They'll welcome you with great kindness and will teach its small facilities. it is good to see both sides of the coin.
