Leh was profuse with the influence of exiles from Tibet making their home here. Apparently 3000 or more still brave the passes and Chinese authorities to escape each year. Space has been given in town for them to set up handicraft and textile markets and get back on their feet.
<a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/people/56796376@N00">McKay Savage</a> from London, UK
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