Leh, in the northern Himalayan state of Jammu and Kashmir, is a historical town and a charming tourist destination at an altitude of 3524 metres. From adventure tourism to spiritual healing, from colourful festivals to charming people, this capital town of Ladakh offers everything to be a well-frequented tourist destination. Opened to tourists in 1974, Leh is known also for its strategic location, though the culture gives it a distinct identity.
Leh is a historical town and it significance reached to zenith in the 17th century. Since then, for years, it had served as a central trade centre on the renowned Silk route. At present, Leh has many beautiful tourist attractions and the Shanti Stupa- a joint effort of Japan and Ladakh for relic's preservation of Buddha- is one of them.
If the 17th century Leh Palace can be visited to feel the glorious history of the region, then the Victory Tower on the Namgyal hill takes tourists back 16th century. If the Namgyal Tsemo Gompa fascinates for its three-storied high Buddha image and prehistoric manuscripts, then trekking and river rafting avenues would charm for their thrill quotient.
By Air
Regular flights from major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Srinagar and Jammu & Kashmir links Leh to rest of India.
By Rail
Kalka is the nearest railway station from where either bus or taxi can be had to reach Leh via Manali and Shimla.
By Road
Leh is accessible through road only between June to October via two routes- 1st is, Srinagar via Kargil on the Srinagar-Leh Highway and 2nd is, from Manali via Sarchu and Dharchu on the Manali-Leh Highway.
Regular flights from major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Srinagar and Jammu & Kashmir links Leh to rest of India.
By Rail
Kalka is the nearest railway station from where either bus or taxi can be had to reach Leh via Manali and Shimla.
By Road
Leh is accessible through road only between June to October via two routes- 1st is, Srinagar via Kargil on the Srinagar-Leh Highway and 2nd is, from Manali via Sarchu and Dharchu on the Manali-Leh Highway.
Nubra Valley
Nubra is tri-armed valley located in the North east side of Ladakh valley and was originally known as Ldumra, which means valley of flowers. It is counted among the sub-districts of Ladakh. The Shyok river, tributary of Indus River, meets Nubra or Siachen river to form valley that separates Karakoram and Ladakh ranges. With Siachen Glacier on its north, it is high altitude cold desert.
Nubra Valley has an average altitude of 10, 000 ft (3048 met...Pangong Lake
Situated at the height of 4, 250 meters, Pangong Lake is an endorheic lake in Himalayas. It is 134 km long and 140 km away from Leh in Jammu and Kashmir. Having crystal clear blue water, this lake is 5 km wide and approx. 60% of its length lies in Tibet, a region controlled by China. Another name of this lake is Hollow Lake.
Pangog Lake is the largest brackish lake in Asia, and due to its brackish water different effects of light are produ...Takthok Gompa
Takthok Monastery is a famous Buddhist monastery in Sakti village of Ladakh, India - which is located about 46 km from Leh, Ladakh. This monastery was founded in 16 Century by the king of Tshewang Namgyal. The architecture of the monastery is made by rock material. This monastery is also known as its nick name “Tak Thok”, which means Rock Roof. The monastery wall is painted with images of various deities.
A total of 55 lamas have liv...Hemis Monastery
Around 12,000 feet above sea level in the Himalayas is located the HemisGompa - a world heritage site in Hemis, Ladakh, India. Re-established in 1672 by the Ladakhi king SenggeNamgyaland predating 1700 years, this gompa is some 45 km from Leh. Every year in June, it hosts the Hemisfestival that honors Padmasambhava and attracts a huge number of tourists from all parts of the world.
HemisGompa is beautiful in true sense and it’s elaborately...Thiksey Monastery
At a distance of 18 km from Leh in the Indus Valley is located the popular and beautiful Thiksey Monastery. Considered the largest monastery in central Ladakh district in Jammu and Kashmir, this 12-storey monastery is well known all over for location and architecture. A home to 120 monks and nunnery, the buildings of this monastery are structured in a hierarchal manner and comprises of 10 temples and a big assembly hall.
Resembling the Potala Pa...Sum Tsek
This monastery is located in the beautiful mountain barren valley, which is some 65 km away from Leh, Ladakh. This monastery is the perfect example of traditional Tibetan architecture. Dedicated to Mahayana deities, it has simple architecture and constructed with stone.There are many beautiful carvings on the wooden door and wall. The wall of the central hall is covered with Kashmiri wall painting and mandalas.
Maitreya Buddha is beautiful statu...Hemis National Park
Spituk Monastery
The Spituk Monastery is a Buddhist Monastery located 8 km from Leh, which is also referred to as Spituk Gompa. One of India's brightest monasteries is home to 100 monks with an enormous statue of Kali, presented each year at the Gustor Festival. It is renowned for its collection of Buddhist antique arms, icons, masks and many Thangka paintings.
Spituk Monastery, known by the people in the region as the Pethup Gompa, was created in the 11th Centu...Phyang Monastery
The Monastery of Phyang was founded in 1515. His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche is the current head of the 'Lama' or teacher. Kagyu Drikung is one of Tibetan Buddhism's eighth "minor" routes. The Kagyu's distinguishing factors from other forms of Himalayan Buddhism are the esoteric instructions and tantra which are emphasized along with transmission lines.
Recently renovated, the monastery has more than 80 handicraft craftsmen and pe...Leh Palace
Leh Palace is also known as Lhachen Palkhar on top of the abandoned Tsemo Hill. It was built in the 17th century as the former palace of the imperial Leh family. It was one of the highest structures in its golden days with 9 stories. It is now one of Leh's most famous sights From the top you have a stunning view of Stok Kangri, the Ladakh hills and the city. Little ruined, the palace is now managed by the Archaeological Survey of India ...Shanti Stupa
Shanti Stupa is the major attraction of Leh, which was built to foster world peace and prosperity and commemorate 2500 years of Buddhism. This religious place is set on top of the mountain and offers also a panoramic view of the city and the environment.
This attraction was built by the Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu, Gyomyo Nakamura, in 1991 as part of the Peace Pagoda mission. The relics of Buddha, consecrated by the 14th Dalai Lama, are underneath...Magnetic Hill
The popular Ladakh Magnetic Hill is a cycloped hill with vehicles defying the strength of gravity and heading up the hill, parked at a marked place. Park the car in a neutral set in the yellow box, a few meters before the Magnetic Hill Road, to experience this phenomenon. The car begins to move with 20 kmph from this point on.
While the mysterious magnetic hill has myths, the fact is that the area and the hills surrounding it give an optical ill...Gurudwara Shri Pathar Sahib
Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is a very respectable jewel, situated on the Kargil Leh Highway, about 25 miles from Leh City. The holy place commemorate his visit to Ladakh, dedicated to Guru Nanak Devi Ji the founder of the Sikh religion.. The boulder with head, shoulders, and back of Shree Guru Nanak Dev is housed by the gurudwara from 1517. The Sikh and Hindu devotees and also the Tibetans who bow down to Pathar Sahib Gurudwara with full dedication. L...Hundar Sand Dunes
For visitors Nubra Valley in Ladakh is full of surprises. One such surprise lies in the Hunder Sand Dunes, about 10 kilometers from the village of Diskit. Normally, when the word desert visits your mind, people think about brown sand and a bumpy camel, but in Hunder you have another picture.
What makes Hundar Sand Dunes so famous?
Don't miss Hunder Sand Dunes when you compile a list of the famous tourist places in the Nubra Valley. They're know...Likir Monastery
White buildings modified by the existence of the red roof are a shimmering view from far away and Likir Monastery is the point of study here. The Monastery of Likir in Likir, which dated to the 11th century, is one of Ladakh'S older largest and best monasteries. Likir's charm is reflected in its large statue of the Buddha 75 feet in height.
History
Klu-kchyil gompa or its original name was known in the monastery of Likir. Naga is surrounde...Chang-la Pass
Come to Chang La Pass to experience the mesmerizing panorama, adventure and know the legend of Changla Baba!
Ladakh is home to India's most famous high mountain passes, one of which is Chang La Pass. The world's third highest mountain pass, the Pangong Tso lake, which is a famous tourist destination in Ladakh, is a must-see during a tour in Ladakh.
Chang La Pass is situated at about 5,360 meters of altitude, and is named after Changla Baba, the...Khardung-la Pass
Khardung La is the world's highest motorway at 5,359 metres. A sign that welcomes visitors when they arrive acknowledges it with joy. The achievement that one passes by the highest motorway is interesting in itself.
Khardung La is nearly 40 km from Leh a high-altitude mountain pass and is the gateway of the Shyok & Nubra Valleys. The use of it to carry supply to the Siachen glacier, has an immense strategic significance for India.
The Khard...Basgo Monastery
Basgo Monastery is a well-built spiritual center in Ladakh, nestled among the snow-capped mountains. This magnificent monastery is located 40 kilometers from Leh, on the cliffs of Basgo in the Leh province of Ladakh. Basgo has a dark red foundation and steep paths with sky-high temples. Maitreya temples, fresco paintings, old construction styles, and exotic settings are among the beauties of the monument. The three temples, Chamba Lhakhang, Cham ...Hall of Fame
A proud display of the Indian Army, Hall of Fame is simultaneously the symbol of the dark days of India's war against Pakistan. In Ladakh, a paradise of adventure lovers in the beautiful Himalayas is the museum, which showcases seized weapons from Pakistan's army. The museum is also considered a tribute to the brave soldiers who died during the war. The Indian Army kept the photos and objects of those soldiers within the museum, in order to make ...Sindhu Ghat
"Sindhu Ghat" is a gorgeous riverbank, near the village of Shey in Leh. It is famous for its unique, beautiful scenery, consisting of steep mountains, rocky terrain, dense greenery and the Sindhu River. The Sindhu River, known in English as "Indus," comes near Tibet's Mansarovar Lake and crosses Indian land before it joins Pakistan. The river belongs to seven of the country's major sacred rivers. The river is renowned as a cultural institution an...Diskit Monastery
Deskit or Diskit Monastery, which belongs to the Gelugpa branch of Tibetan Buddhism, is the largest and oldest in Nubra Valley. As a result, a visit to the monastery is an unavoidable element of each Ladakh trip. The monastery is notable for running a school with the assistance of a non-governmental organization to teach science topics in English to Tibetan youngsters in the region. The fourteenth-century monastery is also a popular tourist attra...Lachulung-la Pass
Apart from Khardung La and Baralacha La, Ladakh features a slew of additional high-altitude passes that have been the pride of the region for decades. Other passes may be overshadowed by Khardung La, but they are all equally essential. A single example is Lachulung La. This pass is located at an elevation of 5059 meters above sea level, which is regarded a potentially thrilling height for any route following Khardung La. Lachulung La is located o...
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