Ladakh & beyond - August 2007

Monasteries near Leh

Thiksey, Shey & Hemis Gompas

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Driving out of Leh
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View of mountains surrounding Leh Valley leaving Leh
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Giant prayer wheels like this were seen along the road
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Our jeeps driving to Thiksey Gompa
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Approaching Thiksey Gompa
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Thiksey Gompa - it was founded in the 15th century
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Gates - Thiksey Gompa
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Official sign
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Detail of entrance archway
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Climbing up to the Gompa
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Dorje, our guide for the day, explains the meaning of the prayer wheel
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View of the valley as we climb up the steps to the gompa
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Young monks at Thiksey
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Young monk at Thiksey
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Young monks doing their chores at Thiksey
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The group in the courtyard about to enter the main chamber of the gompa (up the stairs)
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Wall paintings at Thiksey
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Colorful gompa decorations
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Monks chanting at Thiksey
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Monks at Thiksey
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Monks chanting at Thiksey
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Large Buddha statue at Thiksey
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Another statue of the Buddha
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Wall painting depicting the circle of life
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