Thursday, September 10, 2015

Around Leh

Sunday, September 6

Leh is a center of Tibetan Buddhism practice and scholarship, so we visited several important Buddhist sites as well as some scenic ones.

Himalayas behind apple trees at our hotel


One of many shops on the approach to the impressive Alchi Monastery.




Carved decorations on the entrance to the Alchi temple. 
Photos were unfortunately not allowed inside.


Meeting of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers






Scenes in the Old Tibetan Refugee Bazaar in Leh


Shanti Stupa in late afternoon



Sunset scenes near Leh

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