Top 7 Tourist Attractions in Leh-Ladakh

Top 7 Tourist Attractions in Leh-Ladakh Sitting at an altitude of 3542m above sea level near Indo-Chinese border, Ladakh serves as an ideal getaway for the daredevil travelers who wish to pack themselves away into an unknown land replete with serenity. The high altitude of Ladakh offers lots of opportunities for adventure lovers like mountaineering, trekking, hiking and rope climbing.

Surrounded by two of world’s great mountain ranges, the great Himalaya and the Karakoram, the landscape of Leh is a rare combination of mountains, terrains, deserts and lakes which leaves the tourists stunned with its untouched natural beauty. There are many attractive places which are worth a visit during your trip to Leh-Ladakh. Every Travel Company in India provides trips to these destinations in their Leh Ladakh tour packages.

Leh Palaces, Leh Leh Palace is situated on a secluded hill called Tsemo hill.

Also known as ‘Lhachen Palkhar’, this palace used to be the residence of a royal family from Leh. The palace is painted with hues of grey and gold which looks fabulous against the clear blue sky.

Built in the 17th century, this nine-story palace has a museum where objects belonging to the royal family are put on display and is an integral part of Leh Ladakh travel packages.

Pangong Lake Pangong Lake is the most beautiful saltwater lake lying at a height of 4350 m and is spread over an area of 100 km part of which lies in Tibet. The lake possesses a charming emerald blue color offering some of the best views with tall mountains standing near its shores. In winters, this lake freezes and becomes a venie for ice skating. Tourists have to obtain permits to visit the lake during the winter season.

Shanti Stupa, Leh This is one of the old Tibetian structures in Leh. The beauty of this place is unexplainable and it serves great significance in the Buddhist religion. Its close proximity to Leh airport makes it a highly visited area in Leh. The highlight of this place is the 500 staircases which you have to climb to reach the main temple.

The walls of the Stupa are embedded with gilt panels which give a peek into the life of Lord Buddha.

Tso Moriri Lake This lake is the largest alpine lake in India lying at a height of 15000ft above sea level. It lies on a secluded spot in the great Himalayan range and has crystal clear waters which can only be seen during the summer season as this is the only time when tourists are allowed in this part. Korzok monastery situated near the western part of the lake is another reason to visit this spot. The travel agents provide stay in tents or guest houses around the lake to the tourists in their Ladakh tour.

Chang La Pass Hailed as one of the highest mountain passes in the world, this pass remains wrapped in a thick cover of snow for the most part of the year.

Another thing that makes it stand apart from other snow-laden passes is that it is the third highest motorable passes in the world. This pass is protected and secured by the Indian army and the visitors get a chance to sip tea served by army men. There is a shrine dedicated to Chang la baba near the pass.

Nubra Valley Nubra is a tri-armed valley that is located in the north-east of Ladakh valley. It is one of the most interesting places in Leh Ladakh as you get to experience the life of people living in this cold desert.

This place has beautiful white sands and the best way to witness its glory is to go on a camel safari.

Zanskar Valley Zanskar valley is well known for its wide angled hills and scenic landscapes.

The numerous terrains lying around this valley offer the best trekking experience and are hailed as one of the most sought after trekking routes in India.

You can view the Drang glacier from the trekking routes which is a great experience in itself.

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