We were told to rest on the day we arrived in Ladakh to acclimatize to the extreme climatic conditions and thin oxygen levels that creates difficulty for travelers. The official tourist season had not yet begun and the temperatures would drop to minus during the evenings.

Day 1 of our excursion consisted of local city tour and visiting the Buddhist monasteries which are present in abundance in this region.

This massive stupa overlooks the entire Leh district giving a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and villages. It is believed that you have to circle the stupa in clockwise direction since it is considered as good fortune in Buddhist culture.

All the images © Shraddha Chauhan