We had reached Keylong – at a mere 3080m above sea level – in the early afternoon and in time for lunch. A walk through Mall Street provided an overview of town.

In the afternoon we had the option for a trip to Kardang Monastery – the valley’s most important monastery, nicely sitting on the other side of the valley (about 1.3km away from the hotel as the crow flies – albeit a good 15km by car) with great views across the valley and beyond.