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Rizong

The solitary Gelukpa monastery at Rizong lies up a remote side valley to the north of the main road between Nuda and Saspol. Take any bus from Leh going to Khalsi or beyond and get off at the turning to the gompa. If coming from Alchi this is 20 minutes by bus or truck from the Alchi bridge. A taxi from Leh will cost Rs1138 one way, Rsl330 return. From the turn-off it's a nice 11/2 hour walk to the gompa. Follow the rough motorable track lined with poplar, willow and apricot trees and after about 50 minutes you'll reach the small Chulichan nunnery. Continue up the valley for about 40 minutes taking the left fork where the valley divides and climb up a desolate gorge until you reach the magnificent monastery which spans the narrow valley.

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