We spent the first day exploring Leh which used to be an important stopover on the ancient trading route. We also visited the Thiskey Gompa, an important Tibetan Buddhist monastery which also resemble the Potala Palace. Thiskey Gompa is an important Tibetan Buddhist monastery. After a simple lunch consisting of “thupa”, a Tibetan noodle soup, and butter-milk tea, we went to Hemis Gompa. The highlight of Hemis Gompa was its intricate and colourful mural depicting mystical creatures and stories from Buddhist scriptures.

Source: The Star August 26, 2020 00:11 UTC