Leh is
a paradise on earth with it s
mesmerizing scenic beauty and is blessed with
majestic snow laden Himalayan ranges, lush green
landscape, sparkling blue waters and deep gorges.
This is the place which makes you enter a whole new
world where you can relax, rejuvenate and give a
treat to your senses. It attracts millions of
tourists not only from India but from the across the
world because of its incomparable, breathtaking
natural beauty.
It is serene, calm and an ideal place for spending
your vacations away from the hustle and bustle of
city life. Adventure enthusiasts will fall in love
with Leh because it has some of the best trekking
trails on which one can have incredible trekking
experience.
Besides its magnificent beauty, it has a spiritual
value because it houses some of the most royal
ancient monasteries like Raisi fort, Royal
palace, Phyang, Likir, Spituk and Thiksey.

Magnetic Hill
One of the places to visit in Leh is the Gravity
hill having strong magnetic properties which can
pull cars uphill and make Aircrafts go higher in
terms of altitude so that they could bypass magnetic
interference. Due to this amazing effect, millions
of people from all over the world are attracted
towards this place.
Nubra Valley
Trekking on the rocky, colossal trails of this
valley is a truly exciting experience as it is
situated near the banks of the pure nubra river.

The valley is named as "the valley of flowers" and
it has some of the most beautiful, vibrant and
colourful flowers set amidst lush green landscape.
This place is popular because of its serene and
tranquil ambience
Tso Moriri Lake
Drive to the beautiful Tsomoriri lake from Leh
taking around 6-7 hours is a thrilling and
adventurous experience as the last 60 Kilometer
journey is on rugged paths. It is beautifully placed
in the secluded Rupshu valley.
Lamayuru
It is the most ancient, royal and interesting
located at a distance of 125 kilometers from leh. It
is picturesquely enveloped by the rugged, dusty
mountains and is beautifully carved out of the
badland area.
It comes in your way when you move towards Kargil
from Leh. Drive on the road towards Lamayuru is an
excellent way to explore the scenic snow capped
mountains of the region. Tso Moriri is one of the
must see places to visit in Leh.
Diskit Gompa
It is the most ancient and largest gompa located
near the Nubra valley. The golden Buddha statue
which is 32 meters tall is worth seeing. It is
located 120 kilometers away from Leh.

Shanti Stupa
It is a white domed sacred shrine situated on a
hammock in Leh. It is indeed a masterpiece of royal,
ancient beauty. The astonishing Buddha statues, holy
books and holy relics are sealed here for future
generations. It was built as a monument to celebrate
2500 years of Buddhism.
Shey Monastery
Shey monastery is famous because of the magnificent
metal statue of Buddha and one of the places to
visit in leh , the second largest statue in Ladakh.
It is located 15 kilometers south of Leh. It was
built in the year 1655 by Ladakh's king Deldan
Namgyal. The royal kings of Ladakh used to stay here
during summers.
Pangong
lake
Pangong lake is one of the most popular places to
visit in Leh and is located just 160 kilometers 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.
Enjoy the solitude near the placid waters of this
magnificent lake and take out your cameras to
capture the picturesque view of this wonderful
place. Black necked Siberian can be spotted near the
Mahe marshes, the only breeding place for these rare
migratory birds.
Khardungla Pass
Situated at an altitude of 5359 meters, it is the
second highest motorable pass in the district of Leh.
The drive from Leh towards this pass is a fun-filled
experience yet scenic experience. The word
Khardungla signifies the "pass of lower castle". The
above ten were some of the best places to visit in
Leh.
Kargil
The Ladakh district lies near LOC having Kashmir
valley towards south and Gilgit-baltistan towards
west. It is situated 234 kilometers west of Leh. It
is a perfect place for camping at night before
moving forward your journey to explore other
attractive places around Leh.
Drass Valley
Popularly called as the "Gateway of Ladakh", it is
the second coldest destination around the world that
is inhabited. Keep your sweaters, gloves and jackets
ready before you visit this beautiful chilling
place. |