Khardong-La
Khardong-La
The mountain pass (la means pass in Tibetan) is situated 37 km north of Leh. Khardong La is supposed to have the highest motorable road in the world at an elevation of 18380 feet / 5570 m. It is the gateway to the Nubra Valley and used to lie on the ancient caravan trade route to Central Asia.
Near Khardong-La
More to see around Ladakh.
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Alchi
Alchi is a village located about 70km away from Leh in the lower Sham region, on the bank of Indus River at an altitude of 3,300m.
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Alchi Monastery
the monastery is known as Chos-kor, or religious enclave and comprises of five temples. The richest in paintings and images are in the Du-khang (assembly hall) and the three-storey Sum-tsek.
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Basgo Gompa and Fort
Basgo is situated about 40 km west of Leh, along the way to Srinagar. It is known for its castle ruin and the adjoining royal temples spectacularly located on the rocks.
