You in Leh Ladakh mean you are in ‘heaven’. And this heaven opens doors to some amazing places to visit. Blessed by nature, this region offers attractions as irresistible as the tranquil blue Pangong Tso, the surprisingly green Nubra Valley, the moonland wonder of Lamayuru Monastery, the snow leopard haunt that is Hemis National Park, Bollywood’s favourite Pangong Tso and the Stok Palace that stands guarding Leh and more. Add to it the lure of the Stok Kangri trek and you will know what makes people fall in love with this Himalayan land. A hotspot of culture, history and religion, Leh and Ladakh woos everyone from the most ardent adventure lovers to the seekers of ancient mysticism. The unique characteristic of Ladakh, which is a mix of Tibetan, Indian and Buddhism culture, will fascinate you in such a manner that you will at least think once of cancelling your return tickets. Mark our words. Take a look at our guide for some tips and to keep your sanity alive.
PLACES TO VISIT IN LEH LADAKH
The wonders of Leh and Ladakh
If you are scouring for a comprehensive guide for the places to visit in Leh and Ladakh, here is some help. Check out Pangong Tso that is the undisput...
1FEATUREDPopular monasteries of Ladakh
The rugged terrain of Ladakh is dotted with innumerable monasteries or gompas as the majority of its population practice Buddhism as their religion. T...
2FEATURED10 reasons to leave for that trip to Ladakh RIGHT NOW!
Summer time is Ladakh time; yes, to me the two are synonymous. Take away Ladakh from summers and I would not want the winters to end. Brutally honest....
3FEATUREDPhugtal Monastery, India
Phugtal Monastery or Phugtal Gompa is one of the most isolated monasteries in the south-eastern Zanskar region in Ladakh district of Jammu and Kashmir...
4FEATUREDLamayuru Monastery
Lamayuru, fondly referred to as the Moon Land, is a major stopover on the Leh-Kargil Road. Hidden in the folds of the mountains of this mystical land ...
6FEATUREDPangong Tso
While no words can be apt enough to describe Pangong Tso, words like ‘magic’ and ‘surreal’ can be put to good use here. This astonishing, blue-water b...
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Stok Palace is the less majestic yet more famous of the palaces in Ladakh. At some 14 km from Leh, it was the once summer palace of Ladakh’s royal fam...
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