Heading East of Leh via Changla Pass 17,000ft (altitude 5200Mts), enroute visit to Hemis Monastery, Thiksey Monastery, Shey Palace and 3 Idiots School, Sindhu Ghat. Hemis Monastery (40 Kms from Leh) - Hemis Monastery is Ladakh’s largest and richest gompa which was built with the support of King Singee Namgyal in 1630. The Hemis festival in July continues to be the largest annual event in the region. Once every 12 years, the monks unfurl the monumental Guru Padmasambhava Thangka (scrollpainting), the world’s largest at 3 stories high which was created in 18th century. At Hems Museum you will get to see the astounding 1500 artefacts, some dating back to 1400 years ago. Thiksey Monastery (18 kms from Leh) – Situated on the banks of the river, with 10 temples and a nunnery within it, this picturesque Gompa is a twelve storied building built in the 15th century. Shey Palace (12 kms from Leh) – This site began in the 10th century as the royal residence of the Namgyals who lived here till 1500. The location at the Shey Palace has an excellent view of the 108 stupas below, the holy fish pound, and the vast field of the region. 3 Idiots school (14 kms from Leh) – Druk Padma School brings traditional Ladakhi culture together with modern education. This school is famously known as Rancho’s school. Back to Leh.