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15km from Leh, Shey is the former capital of Ladakh. |
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Near Leh, Matho (or Mangtro) Monastery adheres to the Sakya Sect ot Tibetan Buddhism. Founded on the 16th century Matho is located at the mouth of a deep gorge running out of the Zanskar Range. |
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Chemre is about 45 km from Leh, towards the Chang-La pass. Built in the 17th century. It belongs to the "red hat" sect of Tibetan Buddhism. |
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Hundar, in the Nubra Valley, was an important stop on the old Silk Road trade route. Bactrian camels still live near the dunes. There are also still remains of a Mongol settlement from the time of Ghengis Khan. |