Matho Monastery, Laddakh

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This monastery or Gompa is about 40kms from Leh town. One of the main Buddhist monasteries, one can see mask dances and oracle in action at Matho during festivals. In winters temperatures can be freezing to bones and one must exercise caution. The view from the monastery is superb.

Route: Delhi - Leh - Matho

AMS (Acute Mountain sickness) usually happens to fly in tourists. Rest for whole one day before you undertake any sightseeing in Laddakh.