Leh - Part 2

Another easy day, followed by a trip to see Leh Palace and the monastery which sit in imposing position on the hillside above Leh.

It's a fair climb to the top – but the views and chance to wander through these ancient buildings is definitely worth it.

On the way to the fort:



Leh Palace was built in the 17th century and was modeled on the Potala Palace in Lhasa. It's was abandoned in the mid 19th Century, and while the state of the building deteriorated it's currently being restored.

Leh – from Leh Fort:



Gabe, Jo, Me, and Brock enjoying the view:



The library – jam packed full of Buddhist texts:





Me – enjoying the view:



From the fort we headed up to the Gon-Khang Monastery (Temple Of The Guardian Divinities - cool name :-) at the top of the hill.



Skydiving – Leh style:



Painting inside the monastery: