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Attractions
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Chokhang Vihara
The Chowkhang Vihara also referred as Compa Soma by the locals was built during the 20th century under the guidance and patronage of H.E. Bakula Rinpochey. The Vihara remains one of the primary centers of various religious events and is considered a sacred place of Buddhist pilgrimage. The foundation of the structure was laid in 1957 by H.E. Bakula Rinpochey with a vision of making it a centre of preaching and learning for the peoplelof Ladakh. The Gompa contains the statue of Chow Rinpochey (crowned Buddha) which was originally brought from Tibet and a statue of Guru Padma Sambhava.
Distance: 1.00 KM
Central Asian Museum
One of the most remarkable buildings, the Central Asian Museum is located right next to the main market of Leh. The Museum has a rich collection of artifacts, manuscripts and fragments of heritage pertaining to the Silk Route trade from the 18th and 19th centuries and some are even at least 400 years old. It is a four storied building designed in the shape of a Tibetan-Ladakhi fortress, with a contemporary edge.
Distance: 0.9 KM
Tisseru Stupa
The Stupa is considered as the largest Stupa in Ladakh. It manifests an unparallel architectural feature, a unique blend of Indian Stupa and Tibetan shrine. The Stupa with 108 shrines inside, came to be known as Teue-kra-shis-od-phro (stupa of good fortune). It is a giant bulky mud brick structure that looks like a half-built stepped pyramid. The construction of the Stupa is attributed to King Dragspa Bumbde (1410-1440 A.D). The Stupa comes under the fold of Archeological Survey of India (ASI), recognized as a monument of national importance.
Distance: 1.2 KM
Jama Masjid
It is considered to be one of the biggest Mosques in Ladakh. Jama Masjid is situated in the heart of Leh city. Historically it is the symbol of an agreement between Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and Ladakhi King Deldan Namgyal. It was constructed in 1666-67 A.D. The architecture was inspired by Turkish Iranian architecture. It is adorned with intricate carvings and houses a memorial known as 'Shah-e Hamdan', which is dedicated to Mir Syed Ali Hamdani, a Muslim Saint.
Distance: 1.00 KM
Leh Palace
Leh Palace also referred to as Lachen Palkhar by the locals is a 17th-century built royal palace by the then King of Ladakh, Singey Namgyal. This astonishing Palace lies in the city of Leh withi inevitable architectural detailing and intriguing historical facts. This is a nine storied palace that had been invaded and seized multiple times through years of unrest and wars. Presently, the Palace is maintained and renovated by the Archeological Survey of India (ASI). The Palace Hall which has now turned into a museum stores a rich assortment of artifacts resurrecting the rich ethnic cultural heritage and history of the region. One of the most alluring things is the palace's roof providing spectacular views of the snow clad mountains and panoramic views of the entire town and its surroundings.
Distance: 2.00 KM
Namgyal Tsemo
The Namgyal Tsemo stands perched atop the cliff of Namgyal Hill behind the imposing Leh Palace. It dates back around to the year 1430, built by King Tashi Namgyal. It houses a three-story high solid gold idol of Maitreya Buddha (future Buddha) and a statue of Avalokiteshvara and Manjushiri along with numerous centuries old manuscripts and frescoes. Likewise, the Leh Palace, it also offers breathtakingly beautiful views of the town of Leh and surrounding mountain ranges.
Distance: 2.00 KM
Zanskar
One of the least-known Buddhist kingdom of the western himalayas and must be included in your leh ladakh tour package. Zanskar is the hub for many adventure activities like motorbiking, cycling, trekking, and white water rafting. It is home to some beautiful and ancient monasteries like Karsha, phugtal, zongkhul and shani gonpa. History lovers can enjoy visiting age old padum khar while in padum capital of zanskar. Also don't miss to see the amazing sheela water fall in village sheela 4.5 Km away from padum. There are two routes to reach zanskar, jispa-darcha-padum by crossing the shinkula pass at a height of 5091Mtrs and other is kargi-padum by crossing pensila pass at a height of 4400Mtrs.
Shanti Stupa
In this world, much in need of peace, the white, beautiful and serene Shanti Stupa on a hilltop in Chanspa, Leh district, Ladakh, in the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir provides a fabulous, unobstructed view. This white beauty amidst the snow lets you experience a moment of breathlessness and it is one of the beautiful places to see in Leh Ladakh. Situated at a height of 4267 metres, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the Stupa is at a distance of about 5 km from the Leh City.
Distance: 2.2 KM
Attractions
Pangong Lake
Pangong lake is one of the most popular places to visit in Leh and is located just 160 kilometres away from Ladakh. The drive to Pangong lake is an exciting experience offering scenic views. It is a beautiful lake with crystal blue waters blessed with pleasant weather throughout the year. Pangong Tso is also amongst the camping places in Ladakh.
Khardungla Pass
Khardung La pass is a gateway to some of the most enchanting and unexplored landscapes. This famed mountain pass is very popular amongst adventure seekers and regular tourists alike and it must be part of your Le Ladakh tour packages. Located in the Leh district of the Indian Union Territory, Khardung La is situated at an elevation of 5,359 meters. It is hailed to be the highest motorable pass all across the globe. Historically speaking, Khardung La is quite significant as it lies on the major caravan route that links Leh to Kashgar in Central Asia.
Magnetic Hill
Located at an elevation of 14,000 feet, Magnetic Hill in Ladakh is one of the most mysterious and intriguing places to visit in the country and must be part of your Ladakh packages. This small cyclops hillock is said to be a place where the forces of gravity are defied, as it is here where vehicles seem to be pulled in an upwards direction on the hill. While there are several scientific theories that could debunk the mystery of this unique phenomenon, there is also the rather common local superstition, that states that the Magnetic Hill Road is a direct “stairway to heaven.”
Nubra Valley
Nubra valley has lot to offer to it's visitors. It's stunning landscape, high altitude passes,snow-capped peaks and mesmerizing white sand dunes where one can enjoy the unforgettable double humped bactrian camel ride in Hunder valley. Another must see place in Nubra valley is Deskit monastery where you will find the huge Maitreya Buddha Statue atop it which was inaugurated by HH Dalai Lama.While in Nubra valley,also don't miss to visit Panamik hot springs and Turtuk village nestled in Karakoram range, this village was under Pakistan control until the war of 1971 when the Indian Army captured this village. It is one of the few places in India where one can witness the Balti culture and enjoy Balti food also.
Tso Moriri Lake
Amongst the most serene places to visit in Leh Ladakh, Tso Moriri is no less than a heaven. Nestled amidst picturesque and secluded Rupshu Valley, the Tso Moriri Lake is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and amazingly beautiful landscapes. The lake is approx. 4,000 m above sea level, about 29 km long and 8 km wide and is a great destination to enjoy the extraordinary natural elegance.
Lamayuru Monastery
Famous as Tharpa Ling, the Lamayuru monastery is not only the oldest but one of the largest monasteries in Leh. The monastery is located at an altitude of 3,510 m and is amongst the most serene and tranquil Leh tourist places. Home to over 50 monks, it is a famous ancient Buddhist shrine and belongs to the Red-Hat Sect of Buddhism.
Diskit Gompa
Perched at an altitude of 3,144 m, the Diskit Gompa is the largest surviving monastery in the Nubra Valley in Leh. Belonging to the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, this monastery is settled along the slope of a mountain. It overlooks the pristine snow-capped Himalayan peaks and the stunning flood plains of the Shyok River that present a remarkable sight to behold.
Shey Palace
One of the renowned holy places to visit in Leh Ladakh, the Shey Monastery is an integral part of the Palace Complex. Built in the 17th century under the reign of Ladakh's king Deldan Namgyal, it attracts Buddhism followers from across the world. However, the monastery carries a huge religious significance; it is also famous for being one of the most beautiful places in Leh.
Umling La
Umlingla is the highest paved road and mountain pass in the world at an elevation of 19300ft.The Umlingla pass is traversed by road between Chisule and Demchok, also called the Umlingla road ,which ascends to a height of 5882mtrs in the vicinity of the pass,making it world's highest motorable road.
Hanle
Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) is located in Hanle village in the western Himalayas at an elevation of 14764Ft.This IAO is one of the world's highest located sites for optical,infra-red and gamma-ray telescopes and is currently the tenth highest optical telescope in the world and India's first Dark Sky preserve.
Alchi Monastery
Alchi monesterythe monestery campus consisting of five shrines was built in 958and1055 with a fusion of Ladakhi Tibetan,Himachali and Kashmiri architecture. The artistic and spiritual details of both Buddhist and the Hindu kings of the time in Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh are reflected in the wall paintings in the monastery. These are some of the oldest surviving paintings in Ladakh. The complex also has huge statues of the Buddha and elaborate wood carvings and art-work comparable to the baroque style.[2][5] Shakti Maira has vividly explained the beauty of this small monastery.
Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
Home to plenty of beautiful and ancient monasteries, Leh also boasts of a Sikh holy shrine, the Gurudwara Pathar Sahib dating back to the 15th century. One of the most sacred Leh tourist places, it is believed to be built at the same place where Guru Nanak Singh Ji rested, meditated, and defeated a demon while returning from his Nepal trip.
Sangam Point
Scanning for amazing places to visit in Leh? You’ll be delighted to know that places like Sangam point do exist. With the literal meaning fusion, this is the locale where the two rivers of Leh, Zanskar and Indus combine. Each one of them has variable texture while the Indus exhibits textures of green Zanskar is more of browns. When the two fuses into one another the view are truly majestic and is a feast for the eyes. Snuggled on the National Highway 1 this place falls on the route to Leh and you need not to take different roads to reach here.
Tso Kar Lake
Unravel the paradisiacal virtue of nature or just lie down along the Tso Kar Lake which has several scenic bounties in its abode. Holding a place in of the most refreshing things to do in Leh, this lake is toured by flocks of visitors all around the year. The lake is scattered over an area of 9 km and has a rustic reflection.
Hall of Fame
You might have definitely heard about this place while on your Leh Ladakh road trip. Keeping alive the soldiers in the heart is one of the best things to show gratitude towards them, and staying intact to this “Hall of Fame” was built. Holding a wide array of weapons of the Indo-Pak war this place is all devoted to showcase the grandeur of the soldiers.