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In & Around LEH

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Day 3 12-08-08 LEH Before hitting the bed the previous night, we had a nice dinner in the warm and beautiful kitchen. The Manager, who we later knew was also a school teacher as well as an anchor in the All India Radio Leh, sat with us and gave us good company. He also gave us a lot of information about Leh and its people. The guesthouse was called New Moon Guest House and was located in a place called Chubi Leh . It was very near to the main market and taxi stand in Leh. It had a beautiful garden with lot of flowers and vegetables. Rooms were neat and clean and are available for anyone (though during season one needs to book in advance) The main kitchen was outside with another one where the guests sit on small stool and have food. Hot water is also available on prior notice; they heat the water in a big boiler in the main kitchen and connect it to the bathrooms. When we reached the guesthouse the previous evening.. someone was waiting for us there. He was a tour operator ...