Best to
visit : July to September
Leh, the capital of Ladakh is a fascinating destination. Age-old
monasteries, quaint lanes, colorful markets and stunning views of
the Himalayas make Leh an exotic destination. Leh is where your
adventure in Ladakh begins. You can go trekking through the
mountainous terrain of Ladakh, enjoy a game of polo in a high
altitude arena or watch an archery contest where local residents
compete in a contest that remains unchanged by time. Mountaineering,
white water rafting and wildlife tours are other adventurous
attractions of Leh Ladakh India. Though the weather can be freezing
cold, the smiles on the faces of the Ladakhi people are sure to warm
your heart. Feel on top of the world in Ladakh, on tours to Ladakh
with Leh Ladakh India.
Chamba Temple
One place definitely worth walking through the putrid smelling
puddles to visit, however, is the Chamba temple. It's not easy to
find on your own; ask at the second row of shops on the left after
the big arch for the key keeper (gonyer), who will show you the way.
Hemmed in by dilapidated medieval mansions, the one roomed shrine
houses a colossal image of Maitreya, the Buddha to come, and some
wonderful old wall paintings.
Leh Fort
The Leh fort, built by Zorawar Singh, contains three temples but
cannot be visited because it is within the military camp area.
Ladakh
See towering mountains reach up to a clear blue sky. Hear the rhythmic chant of Buddhist monks in an ancient monastery where time stands still. See the rushing waters of an icy river surge down from a glacial height. Ladakh - the Land of Passes and the Roof of the World awaits you. Leh Ladakh India offers tours to Ladakh, an exotic region in the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. From age-old Buddhist monasteries to exciting adventure tours, Leh Ladakh India has a lot to offer. Explore a Gompa, go mountaineering in the Himalayas, camp on the Ladakh plateau where the earth seems nearer to the sky, trek on treacherous and breathtaking routes and see rare mountain goats ascend the slopes and cranes fly overhead. Leh Ladakh India welcomes you to holidays in Ladakh. Tour a land that will amaze you with its stark beauty and delight you with the warmth of the Ladakhi people.Places of visit :
Buddhist Monasteries
Sightseeing in Leh Ladakh begins with a tour of the Buddhist monasteries of the region. In fact, these monasteries are the most distinguishing feature of Ladakh. The Hemis monastery is the largest monastery of Ladakh with an exquisite painting of Lord Buddha, displayed once in 2 yrs. Then, there is the Shey monastery with a gold plated copper statue of Buddha. Alchi, Lamayuru, Likir, Spituk, Thikse, Stakana, Sankar, etc are some of the other popular monasteries in Ladakh.
Leh Palace
Leh Palace counts amongst the popular places to see in Ladakh. This nine-story palace was built in the 17th century. However, because of neglect, the palace now stands mostly in ruins.
Adventure Sports
one of the major tourist attractions of Ladakh are the adventure sports of the region. Ample opportunities as well as facilities are available in Ladakh for trekking, river rafting, mountain climbing, cycling, camel safari, yak safari, etc.
Wildlife
Ladakh is home to some of the most exotic wildlife species. Thriving on the minimal vegetation, poor shelter, rocky terrain and bitter cold are the wild animals like Yak, Nyan, Urial, Churu, Ibex, Snow Leopard, Bharal, etc. Ladakh also plays host to a number of resident as well as migratory birds.
Leh Mosque
Leh Mosque, in the main Bazaar, is an architectural beauty. A Sunni Muslim Mosque, the Leh Mosque is believed to be built on the land granted by King Deldan Namgial, the grandson of the Muslim Queen of Ladakh.