Ladakh has always been a secret land for all. When it concerned exploring this incredible land in ladakh there is a great deal of things to do and a hell lot of locations to visit in Ladakh. This fantastic land has actually continued to surprise it visitors with its imposing peaks and snow-capped Himalayan and Karakoram mountain varies, the rapidly-flowing Indus and Zanskar rivers and numerous streams carrying the glaciers from the mountains tucked amidst rich green valleys, all conjure a travellers dream.
Certainly, a tourist’s check out to India is never complete without a tour to Ladakh. It is not only a traveler’s paradise but a delight to every traveler as it uses tranquility and tranquility in the middle of picturesque and scenic views of nature. With every check out to this land, each traveler creates a great deal of memories from various places. Whether you are a nature fan and desire to take in the idyllic beauty of nature or you are a passionate experience seeker with thrills and frills on your trip or bike lover to have bike trip at ladakh which is a wonderful land for a number of activities.
Pangong Lake
This stunning water reservoir has to do with 134 Km long and 60% of the lake falls under China. At an elevation of 14,270 ft. the clear blue water of the lake shows the imposing mountains all around. The beautiful appeal with the tranquil and tranquil environment appears to be so unbelievable to the traveler. Drinking in the interesting landscape one just loses all sense of time and area.
Also Visit – Leh Ladakh Pangong Lake Tour
Royal Leh Palace
Developed by King Sengge Namgyal in the 17th century the Royal Palace of Leh is a nine-storey high structure which offers a grand panoramic view of the town of Leh, Stok Kangri and the Indus River. It has a museum which displays rare collections of ritualistic crowns, dresses, jewelleries, ornaments etc.
Magnetic Hill The Ladakh travel guide also offers Magnetic hill or gravity hill as it is in some cases called is a curious natural phenomenon. The hill falls on the National Highway from Leh to Kargil to Baltik. The hill can pull any car up its steep slope with the ignition of the lorry off. A Gurudwara near the hill is likewise an added tourist attraction here.
Tso Moriri Situated at a height of 15,000 ft. Tso Moriri Lake is a fresh water lake unlike the Pangong Lake which has saline water. The journey from Leh to Tso Moriri is stunning offering a sudden modification in the landscape from rough and rugged to lavish green filled with plants. There is likewise a warm spring on the trail to Tso Moriri.
Zanskar Valley Zanskar valley is among the most isolated places to visit in Ladakh where about 14,000 individuals making up of generally Buddhists live. The valley is sandwiched in between the Great Himalayan ranges and the Zanskar mountain ranges. The Zansker river which has actually provided its name to the valley flows through the valley. Zanskar valley surrounded by lofty mountains and deep gorges is closed for about eight months in a year due to heavy snowfall in the region.
Nubra Valley The Nubra valley, also called the Valley of Flowers, has to do with 150 Kms. away from Leh, the capital town of Ladakh. The journey takes us through the Khardung La pass which is the highest motorable roadway worldwide. There are some guest homes and small hotels at Diskit which is the primary village of Nubra.
Shanti Stupa The Shanti Stupa constructed by a Japanese is very near to the town of Leh and is set on a steep hilltop. Being at a height of about 4267 metres the place affords a splendid panoramic view of Leh and the snow-clad mountains. The daybreak and sundown are worth-seeing from this Stupa. There is also a Buddhist temple with the Shanti Stupa, the Dalai Lama had inaugurated this temple in 1991.
Also Visit – Leh Nubra Tour
Kargil (Kashmir – Leh Highway)
Kargil was once a hectic town as it was within the trade path to and from China, Afghanistan, India, Turkey. It is the 2nd most significant town of Ladakh and lies in the west of Leh facing the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan. The town ended up being popular after a war was contested the area between India and Pakistan. However, the town has stayed largely serene till then and is house to a variety of scenic tourist attractions.
Khardung La
At a height of 18,380 ft. Khardung La pass is the highest motorable road on the planet. The pass lies on the trail from Leh to Nubra valley. In summertime the weather can alter all of a sudden while in winter the pass receives heavy snowfall with temperature level going below -400 C. The pass is about 40 Kms from Leh.
Lamayuru Monastry
Located at a height of 3510 metres and about 127 Kms from Leh this is the oldest Tibetan Buddhist abbey. The monastery is maintained by the Red Hat sect of Buddhism.
Lovely collections of wall paintings rich in colour, murals, thangkas and scriptures make the check out to the monastery worthwhile. The landscape here resembles a moonland like terrain and has resulted in a spurt in camps and journey carried out in this area.
Alchi Monastery
This is maybe the only abbey in Ladakh which is located on a flat ground and not on a hill top like others. The Indus river flows by the abbey. Some wall painting purported to be 11/12 centuries old are rather stunning as well as well-preserved. The Indian impact on the paintings is rather discernible. The abbey offers a couple of guest homes with the standard facilities.
Shey Monastery
Shey monastery about 15 Km from Leh was earlier the summertime home of the royal family. This is situated on the banks of the river Indus and is embellished with a number of shrines and stupas. The abbey has the statue of blue-haired Maitreya Buddha which is 17.5 metre high and made from copper and brass.
Also Visit – Kashmir Leh Ladakh Tour
Diskit Monastery
The Diskit abbey in the Diskit town of Nubra valley is a 14th century structure and is considered to be the earliest monastery in the Nubra valley. There is a big 106 ft high statue of Maitreya Buddha in the prayer hall of the abbey.
Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
There is another tourist attraction in Ladakh which you need to visit throughout your leh ladakh tourist attraction. Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is situated 25 miles from Leh in Ladakh location in Jammu and Kashmir, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib remains at where Guru Nanak, the organizer of Sikh religious beliefs and the principal master, is accepted to have overcome a wicked existence.
In spite of that the place is prevalently Buddhist, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is additionally revered and loved by Buddhists. Tibetan Buddhists love Guru Nanak as Guru Gompka Maharaj and as Nanak Lama. There are lots of legends related to this hill and has actually ended up being extremely famous among the basic individuals as well.
Sangam Point
This is one of the most popular spots in Ladakh and likewise a preferred among the people. The conference point of the Indus and Zanskar is referred to as the Sangam Point. As the water of the Indus River is extremely warm and the Zanskar is frozen, this becomes a remarkable sight for the onlookers.
The two rivers fulfill at this point and then streams to Pakistan. The convergence of these rivers occurs at a range of 30 km west of Leh. Soak yourself in the majestic view of this area in addition to the river as they clash.
Spituk Gompa
For those of you who are still looking for some various spot to visit in Ladakh then here we bring you another location. Restore yourself as you visit this well-known Gompa. Spituk Gompa reviews the Indus Valley with various mudbrick structures tumbling gladly down a lofty hillock to Spituk town.
The monastery is around 5km from focal Leh, incoherently roosted neglecting the air terminal runway. Inside the fundamental religious community complex, the most appealing structure is the Skudung Lhakhang, with ambiguously Chinese-looking into swung corners to its plated roof. The dazzling old dukhang (Tibetan petition passage) contains an unmistakably yellow-hatted statue of Tsongkhapa.
Namgyal Monastery
There is another abbey which is a should visit for you in Ladakh Tour. Namgyal Tsemo Monastery worked by King Tashi Namgyal after the reunification of upper and lower Ladakh and accomplishment over Hor. Their (Hor) bodies are set under the photo of Mahakala, the watchman divinity to stop motivate invasion of Hor.
The Leh royal home known as ‘Lechen Palkhar’ was worked by Singay Namgyal in the start of seventeenth Century A.D. The nine-storied royal home is currently abandoned, and the ASI (Archeological Survey of India) has used up the redesign work.
Hemis National Park
Found 40 km southeast of Leh untruths this spectacular National park.The Hemis High Altitude National Park that connects more than 600 sq. km. is named after the prominent cloister, Hemis gompa. The National Park includes the catchments of Markha, Rumbak and Sumdah nalas. It is known for some uncommon species like the bharal and the snow panther.
Hemis has actually in certainty been acknowledged as a snow panther hold under a venture moved by the Central Government went for keeping track of the species, its victim base and its delicate bumpy house.
Tso Kar Lake
There is another should see destination in Leh ladakh tour and that is the Tso Kar Lake. Also called ‘White Lake’ is among the three high height seawater lakes in Ladakh. The Tso-Kar Lake is called ‘White Lake’ on the grounds that the white salt of the water stores everywhere throughout the lake shores. Tso-kar Lake is the smallest lake among the 3 vital lakes in Ladakh.
The Tso-Kar lake is extremely popular with bird watchers. The variety including Tso-kar lake is abundant with wildlife and birds. Be that as it may, the principle fascination amongst the bird’s life at Tso Kar is dark necked cranes. The dark necked cranes, understood for their devotion, come to Tso Kar to lay eggs.
Visit to Drass valley
Drass valley is called the Gateway to Ladakh and is the second greatest and coldest lived in area on the planet after Siberia. The valley begins at Zozi La and extends till Kargil. Throughout the summer months the valley completely alters from a snow-bound place to lavish green meadows with colourful fragrant flowers improving the beauty of nature.
Hemis Monastery
The town of Hemis is popular for its abbey is the largest monastic organisation in the Ladakh district. The Hemis abbey is considered to be the among the wealthiest abbeys in India with some really uncommon and exquisite antique collections like the copper statue of Buddha, inctricately carved gold and silver stupas and some exotic Thangkas.
The Tibetan design architecture within the monastery is extremely brilliant and vibrant in contrast to the surrounding landscape. An included destination is the Hemis National Park is located close to the abbey and is house to the several threatened and uncommon aniumals such as Snow leopards.
See to the Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame near Leh is in fact a museum devoted to the Indian army’s heroic battles during the war in Kargil and Siachen sectors. It’s an extremely fascinating museum showing the weapons employed during the Kargil war and possessions of the enemy soldiers including their attires discovered after the Kargil war.
Also, on display screen is the different clothing of the heroic soldiers with multi-layered shoes to protect them from frostbite, their frozen foods which they warm with balls of Hexamycin tablets prior to supper. Due to the excessive cold in the area with temperature hovering in between -300 C to -500 C it is challenging to strike a fire. This is likewise the reason why there were numerous deaths of our brave soldiers throughout the Siachen war.
Thiksey Monastery
The Thiksey abbey is positioned in the Indus valley and is just 18 kms away from leh. The 12-storey abbey contains 10 temples with an assembly hall and living quarters for the monks as well as a nunnery. The 40 foot. high statue of Maitreya Buddha is the prime attraction here and is committed to the Goddess Tara. Other than these one can also see some rare, valuable stupas, wall paintings, statues and swords in the monastery. The Ladakh travel guide lists a few of the finest monasteries to be gone to on your Leh Ladakh Tour.
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