After breakfast you drive downstream
along the River Indus on Leh – Kargil Highway. And start our sightseeing with
Hall Of Fame (Museum Constructed by India Army) near Leh is worth a visit for
every Indian, and proceed further to GurudwaraPatthar Sahib at an altitude of
3600 Mtrs about 22 Kms from Leh was constructed in memory of Guru Nanak Dev ji
Nestled deep in the Himalayas, A drive of another 4 km took us to Magnetic Hill
which defies the law of gravity. As you move ahead from Magnetic Hills, just
before Nimmu Village, there comes a famous Confluence Of Two Rivers Indus River
coming from Tibet (left) and Zanskar River coming from Zanskar Valley (right).
After visiting confluence we head to AlchiGompa, The complex of temples located
within the village is the most celebrated of Ladakh’s monasteries and dates
back to the 11th century. After visiting Alchi we back towards leh enroute
visiting Likir Monastery was built in 11th century and was again re-built in
18th century and houses a 25 feet Lord gold covered Buddha Statue. Later we
drive back to Leh. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Leh.
HALL OF FAME :- An important stopover on the tourist circuit, the Hall of Fame
encapsulates the essence of patriotism and displays exhibits relating the
bravery of Indian soldiers and their courageous accomplishments. As you pass
through the OP Vijay Gallery, which showcases weaponry that was used in the
Kargil War, and see the elaborate display of the documents of the war, uniforms
that are worn at the Siachen glacier and others, you will be filled with a
sense of pride. The letters written by soldiers to their families, photographs
clicked during wars fought in the region and a 30-minute documentary on the
Kargil War, are some of the highlights. On the second floor, guns and equipment
that were detained by the Indian Army during its confrontations with the
Pakistan army have been put up as exhibits. The museum also houses a souvenir
shop. The hall has been built inside a museum that was erected by the Indian
Army in honour of soldiers who perished during the various wars that have been
fought in this region.
MAGNETIC HILL :- Perched
at an altitude of 14,000 ft, Magnetic Hill is one of the most intriguing spots
in the country. This tiny hillock is said to defy gravity as it tends to pull
vehicles upwards. It is quite thrilling to defy the laws of science and be
pulled in the opposite direction. The scientific theory states that there is a
strong magnetic force emanating from the hills that defies gravity at this
particular spot. It is a good pitstop on the highway and serves as a break in
between mundane road travel. Do note that it is best to visit between May to
September, when the road is easily accessible. There is a board that marks the
location of magnetic hill, so it cannot be missed while driving down the
highway. Local Ladakhi superstition believes that the road is a straight
stairway to heaven.
CONFLENCE OF THE ZANSKAR :- indus river is originated from the great Himalayan ranges and
Zanskar river originates from Zanskar ranges. Zanskar river is shiny blue in
colour, on the other hand Indus looks a little green. Zanskar meets Indus in
Nimmu valley from the north-east. This is a scenic view for the visitors and
they find it fascinating to mark both the rivers even after their confluence
GURUDWARA PATHAR SAHIB :- is a highly revered gem located 25 miles away from Leh town on
KargilLeh Highway. Devoted to Guru Nanak Devi Ji, the founder of Sikh Religion,
the sacred place beautifully commemorate his visit to Ladakh. Dating back to
1517, the Gurudwara houses a boulder with imprints of the head, shoulders and
backside of Shree Guru Nanak Dev.
ALCHI GOMPA :- The
architecture of Alchi Monastery is of Tibetan style. The monastery complex has
three major shrines - the Dukhang (Assembly hall), the Sumtsek and the Temple
of Manjushri. There are also chortens in the complex. Wall paintings are the
major attractions here as they depict details of both Buddhist style and
Kashmiri style. The complex houses a huge statue of the Buddha and lavish wood
carvings and artwork, similar to baroque style.
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