I get up early in the morning. Not only because great view of the sunrise on the mountains but also because they cut off the power soon after sunrise. In the night it is only 2-3 deg. Celsius, no heating in the room so the big cup of the hot black tea is like a dream at 6.30 am. I always carry with me my electric tea maker so if there is a power I have my tea after 10 min. If there is a power…
People in the guesthouse are ready to make a tea for you but first you have to wake them up and then you pay 10 rs for the little cup. I drink six portions like this at a time! 🙂
To visit the most interesting monasteries in the Indus Valley it is better to rent a car with local driver. It will cost you 1700 rs per full day. I found 3 companions and we had a grat day. Hemis Monastery is the biggest in Ladakh with interesting museum (entry 100 rs) then Thikse has a great view of the valley. We attended there the ceremonies… At the end of the day we managed to see also the palaces of Shey and Stok (not as interesting as the monasteries). Wen I returned the power was on again and I had a chance for my tea!
