We stayed local today, heading out South-East of Leh with Hemis Monastery being the first destination of the morning. The monastery belongs to the Drukpa order, the buildings go back to 1672. It features a couple of temples and shrines, as well as a coffee bar (offering a fairly decent espresso) and a massive, well-explained museum.

About a mile East from the monastery a big stupa (Naropa Stupa) was put up in recent years – this is were the yearly monastery festival takes place now to accommodate the pilgrims and tourists alike.