Lukhil monastery, as it was called in the old days, today has been given a more more acceptable to our palate, Likhir Monastery. This was the only place where we could see many young monks running around the compound of the monastery, many adolescent ones prioritizing their work for the day ahead and the elderly yelling out the days chores to all in their vicinity.We had packed a crate full of food for our lunch by the Indus. The trickling of water around the rock edges and the steady flow of blue water was truly mesmerizing.
A few snaps of us by the river and i was ready to grab a bite from my lunch box. Bioled eggs, Boiled Potatoes, Cheese sandwich, juice and some cookies. Mouth watering!!!! considering the fact that food is difficult to find in this intolerable conditions. Without thinking much about our next agenda and after munching on a hearty meal, we hit the road to Leh town and visit one final monastery, the Spituk Monastery. This Gonpa is perched on a high hill overlooking the Indus river. The monastery dictates a panoramic view of the valley for miles. Numerous images of Lord Buddha and five 'Thankas' (Scroll painting on silk and brocade) in this 11th century built monastery. Spituk also houses a prized collection of masks, antique arms and an admiring idol of Mahakaal.
Although taking pictures of the Airport is strictly prohibited, i did manage to take some that may not be too revealing to the outside world. Few good photos of an Air Force cargo place and the day was closing in on us. A short drive to our hotel and it was already dark. A good dinner and we were of to a good nights sleep before flying out of Leh back to our 'Real' world. I don't know if this was the real world or the one i was going back to was the one, but i was surely a guest to heaven for the last few days.
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