Incredible Northern India - Day 8

Day 8 From Liker – Alchi – Lamayulu – Kargil


This morning we visit Liker Gompa.






Likir Gompa found in the 11th century and rededicated to a different monastic order in the 15th century, its earlier Gompa was destroyed in a fire. The present Gompa dated back to the 18th century. Skilled craftmen producing excellent Thankas, earthen pots and carved wooden folding stools, live here in the village. Majestically situated, Likir commands a spectacular view. A magnificence giant Jupiter tree, one of the few survivors of its species, stands in the courtyard.

Then we visit Alchi Gompa and have lunch at a looking-good restaurant hopefully providing good and delicious food. But it turns out that the food tastes so lousy that we all can't finish the dishes except the Tuna Salad.

We proceed further to Lamayuru, but the road is twisted and turned at every corner. Finally someone is flaged down to tell us to stop the car since rocks are now falling down. Not sure whether from the road construction above or by natural.
Stop by to take pictures at “Moon Land”.

Lamayuru Gompa.
The oldest holy site in Ladakh, it was a bon shrine prior to the advent of Buddhism. Also known as Yung Drung (Swastika) it is sited on a high promontory overlooking the village and valley. For sheer spectacle value no other Gompa can match Lamayuru.

Another late night to the hotel at Kargil.