"…that this was pleasingly beautiful, while the other was sublimely grand" -Meriwether Lewis, June 14, 1805
Tikksey, Shey and a zip along the Zaskar near Chilling
Tikksey & Shey (east-southeast of Leh) and a Zip along the Zaskar (west of Leh) on an Impulse bike
A hired Impulse bike with front shockers makes the 30km trip east-southeast of Leh a treat. With time on the bike remaining, I pass Leh on my return for a white knuckle zip along the narrow scree covered route that follows the Zaskar to Chilling.
Shey
The soot of oil lamps clings heavy and black to all surfaces, balanced by the etherial mix of sunlight through makeshift skylights while cold falls winds howl outside the rudimentary door to this prayer room at Shey monastery, south of Leh.A hired impulse bike on a day trip to Tikkey and Shey, a short distance from Leh.The remains of Shey fort that offered historic refuge above Shey gompa, south of Leh and near Thiksey/Tikse, Ladakh.Ruins above Shey monastery.Stupas pointing across the valley. Thiksey/Tiksey or Shey gompa (will review notes), Ladakh, India.
Tikksey
The central courtyard of Tikksey monastery, east of Leh.Modern or restored stupas at Tikksey monastery, alway circle clockwise.Tikksey monastery.An exterior courtyard at Thiksey/Tikse, south of Leh.
Along the Zaskar, Nimmu to past Chilling
Evening approaches, taking a short rest after motoring from Nimmu to about Chilling, following the Zaskar river back from where it meets the Indus.
