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Jammu
& Kashmir ( Leh )
INTRODUCTION
Leh
is the capital Laddakh. A distinctive region within
the state of Jammu & Kashmir it is a highland
desert where the summer is short but resplendent
with colours. Winter brings with it a mantle of
snow locking people indoors. The Laddakhi people
are cheerful, colourful, their art a part of the
environment which they see not as full of the
environment which they see not as full of life.
Buddhism thrives in this desert, and several
monasteries from the fuleru of life in Laddakh.
Besides
the wealth of natural attractions, on of the most
spectacular aspects of Laddakh is its monasteries.
Some of the principal monasteries are Alchi Compa,
over ten centuries old, and covered with paintings
: hermis Gompa, one of the main attraction in
Laddakh, famous for its annual dances and for its
display of thanks, the largest one of which is
displayed once every twelve years Lamayura, the
oldest the region.; Likir Gompa with its clay
Buddha Statues. Shey palace and Monastery with
picturesque gardens, a god victory stupa and a
spectacular double stupa and a spectacular double
stories statue of the Buddha Sakyamuni; Spituk
Monastery, 12 storeys high and consisting of eight
temples.
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