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The Best Attractions In Thiksey

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Thiksey is a village in the Leh district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is located in the Leh tehsil. The Thikse Monastery is located here.
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  • 1. Hemis Monastery Hemis
    Hemis Monastery is a Himalayan Buddhist monastery of the Drukpa Lineage, in Hemis, Ladakh, India. Situated 45 km from Leh, the monastery was re-established in 1672 by the Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal. The annual Hemis festival honouring Padmasambhava is held in early June.
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  • 2. Changla Pass Ladakh
    The Chang La is a high mountain pass in Ladakh, India. It is claimed to be the second highest motorable road in the world . Chang La is approached from Leh via Kharu and Sekti village by an asphalt road. The climb is very steep and requires a careful drive. The stretch of 10-15 km road on either side from Chang la is loose dirt and slush.During the summer months specifically the tourist season, small streams appear across the road, making the climb a challenge for the bikers. The descent from Chang La towards Tangtse or Darbuk is again very steep. As per the medics, it is advisable to not stay at the top for more than 20-25 mins as it could be detrimental to health owing to its high altitude. The Chang La is on the route to Pangong Lake from Leh. The name literally means Northern Pass . Th...
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