Ladakh

Most famous Tourist Places to Visit in Leh - Ladakh

Ladakh is one of the most celestial places in the northern part of India and well known as the “land of passes” which is the most wonderfulamalgamation of natural beauty and adventure activities that attracts a lot of adventure seekers & family planers.

Ladakh not only fascinates with scenic beauty but also very rich in cultures&rituals.You can experience a combination of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Tibetan culture on the lands of Leh Ladakh.Ladakh is also very famous for its different variety of cuisine from Tibetan to Korean to Chinese to Indian and Continental which is another important reason to visit Ladakh for food lovers.

Best time to visit Ladakh

Summer (April-October) is surely the best time to visit Ladakh. When you can enjoy breathtaking scenic beauty along with fascinating Buddhist festivals like Hemis Festival (June-July) can be witnesses during that time..

How to reach in Ladakh ?

By flight :-You will arrive at Leh Airport which is connected to all the major cities of India.
By Rail :-There is no good connection of railways to Ladakh from the rest part of India.
By Road :-By road, you can travel from Srinagar to Leh which is 420 km -12 hrs ( one overnight stay in Kargil in between)and also you travel from Manali to Leh which 430 km -14 hrs ( one overnight stay in camp).

Top visited places at Ladakh:

1. Leh

Leh is one of the most prominent & dreamy tourist destinations for travellers from all over the world. Leh is the most popular place for its high altitude & big passes that connect the whole Ladakh, which is not only famous for young travellers but also travellers of all ages. Leh is the land of amazing land escape andbesides you will get beautifully built old monasteries, snow-covered mountains and spectacular view that change every few kilometres and also you enjoy your evening in the local market of Leh for shopping.

Best time to visit Ladakh :-

Summer (April-Oct) is surely the best time to visit Ladakh. When you can enjoy breathtaking scenic beauty along with fascinating Buddhist festivals like Hemis Festival (June-July) can be witnesses during that time.

Top Tourist Attractions in Leh :-

Royal Leh PalaceHemis National ParkSpituk Monastery,Shanti Stupa, Hall of Fame,Zorawar Fort,Central Asian Museum,Namgyal Tsemo,Sankar Gompa,Leh Main Market. etc.

Things to do in Leh:-

Jeep Safari, Cycling Tour, Tracking.Zanskar Valley.

How to reach Leh:-

flight, Leh is connected to most of the big city of India.

Best hotels in Leh :

05 Star hotels in Leh : Zion Ladakh, The Grand Dragon, Grand Himalaya are the Luxury hotels in Leh.

04 Star hotels in Leh : The Zen Ladakh, The Grand Yasmin Ladakh, The Indus Valley, Hotel Singge Palace are the Super Deluxe hotel in Leh

03 Star hotels in Leh : Sia-La Guesthouse, Hotel Jeevanam Villa, Hotel Nalanda Ladakh, Hotel Glacier View, Shaolin Ladakh, Ladakh Sarai Resort, Reenam Hotel, Hotel Charu Palace are the deluxe hotel in Leh.

2. Pangong Lake:

If you want heavenly loneliness, Peace, Calmness and want to enjoy something magical in front of you by nature then must visit Pangong lake. Pangong Lakealso very well known as Pangong Tso, is situated at a sensational altitude of 14,275 feet. Importantly, the lake is 12 km long and that marks countries between India and China. The crystal clear blue waters are salty by nature and because of this reason, any aquatic cannot survive their life inthe water. This spectacular landscape attracted lots of migrating birds every year and manytourists in search of adventure activities,photography, bird-watching and loneliness to escape from their busy life.

Best time to visit Pangong :-

May – September is the best time to enjoy the beautifulness of this sensational Pangong lake. The rest of the time of the year is cover with thick snow.

Things to do in Pangong :-

camping at the lake, Photography,bonfire with delicious dinner etc.

How to reach Pangong Lake from Leh ?

The only option is to drive. It's 222 km from Leh to Pangong Lake that will take around 06 hrs and one the way you will enjoy the panoramic view of the High land.

Is night stay safe in Pangong Lake?

As far as the concern of safety & security in Pangong lake, yes it is 100% safe for night stay in tourist camp and lots of tourists stay over here.

Top Tourist Attractions in Pangong:-

Adventure activities, safaris, photography, bird-watching, nature Walk around the spectacular lake etc.

Is inner line Permits require to visit Pangong Lake?

Yes, it is required. Because of sensitivity for border issues with China, foreign national and NRI must have Protected Area Permit (PAP) for entry into this region, besides for Indian Nationals, an Inner Line Permit is required for entry. For your information, you get all permission from the local DM office or your travel agent can ready all the documents without any hassle.

Best accommodations in Pangong lake :

There is no such luxury or deluxe hotels in Pangong lake, maximum you can stay at Deluxe camp which is safe and comfortable and you experience something new to stay in the camp.

3. Nubra Valley

Nubra Valley is one of the most wonderful parts of the Highland of Ladakh and well Known for its orchards, spectacular view of high altitude, Bactrian camels and monasteries. Nubra Valley is the most northern part of Jammu and Kashmir that situated about 150 km from Leh. In summer you can enjoy the sensational scenery of the blue sky with High Mountain that will be the best combination for photography and in winter you will get Snow captured mountain where you can enjoy snow-related adventures activities like ice skating, skiing, and sledging on frozen glaciers.

Best time to visit Nubra valley :-

April to September is the best time to visit Nubra Valley

Distance between Leh to Nubra Valley :-

It is just 160 km from Leh to Nubra valley and will take around 05 hrs to reach over here & on the way, you will enjoy a phenomenal view of the all-pass and mountain that will give you the extra oxygen throughout the journey.

Is inner line Permits require to visit the Nubra Valley ?

Top attractions in Nubra Valley

: A Camel Safari Sand Dunes, Samstanling Gompa, Beautiful Hunder Village,Zanskar River Rafting,Cycling In Villages of Turtuk and Panamik, Yarab Tso Lake etc.

Best hotels in Nubra valley

Hotels in Nubra valley : The best hotel in Nubra valley is Stone Hedge Hotel, other than that Hotel Real Siachen,Hotel Karma Inn,Hunder Eco Villa are nice deluxe hotel. There are lots of Luxury and deluxe camps are available in Nubra valley that will give you an exceptional experience

4. Magnetic Hill

Magnetic Hill is one of the most miraculous places in the country that situated at an altitude of 14,000 ft. Its place where physic is helpless to nature's power that attracted lots of tourist from all over the world.

Magnetic hill is also known as "Gravity Hill" where common gravity rules not working. Many experts have given different theories on it and against the supposition and helpless to find the reason car moving uphill and not downhill against the bevel. If you ask the local people why the vehicle going up without pushing any force on it, they tell different stories and tale. .

Best time to visit Magnetic Hill:-

Best time to visit May to September, rest of the time this place covers with thick snow when you can not experience the real fact of it.

Distance between Leh to Magnetic Hill :-

It is just 30 km from Leh to Magnetic hill and will take around 01 hrs to reach over here.

How to reach Magnetic Hill from Leh ?

You need to drive by car or bike or another vehicle on the Leh-Kargil-Baltic National Highway and after 50 mints – 01 hrs drive and you can see the yellow colour board that is ‘Magnetic Hill’.

5. Diskit Monastery:

Diskit monastery is one of the largest and oldest monasteries in India. it is situated on the top of Nubra valley that was established in the 14th century by Changzem Tserab Zangpo, a disciple of Tsong Khapa.Diskit monastery is well known as Diskit Gompa and you want to increase the depth of divine knowledge then you must visit here. A lot of tourist from different believe visit this sacred Buddhist monastery.

Best time to visit Diskit Monastery :April to September is the best time to visit Diskit Monastery.

Distance between Leh to Diskit Monastery:

It is just 115 km from Leh toDiskit Monastery close to Nubra valley and will take around 04 hrs to reach over there.

6. Shanti Stupa:

Shanti Stupa is one of the most prominent destinations to visit in Ladakh which is situated in Leh's Chanspa, just 05 km from Leh city, is the most sacred place for Buddhism. The holy Stupa present an extraordinary architectural style and something different from the other Ladakhi Stupas.

Most of the tourist come here at the time of sunset and sunrise to enjoy the spectacular view and also you will get a meditation hall over here to experience heavenly peace.You need to go up 500 steps tothe hilltop to reach this amazing Stupa where lots of Buddhist pilgrimages visit every year from all over the globe.

Best time to visit Shanti Stupa: April to September is the best time to visit Shanti Stupa where you can get heavenly peace .and you must visit at the time of sunset or sunrise when its more

Distance between Leh to Shanti Stupa :Distance between Leh to Shanti Stupa is just 05 Kms that will take around 10 to 15 minutes.

7. Tso Moriri Lake

If you want heavenly loneliness, Peace, Calmness and want to enjoy something magical inn front of you by nature then must visit Tso Moriri.Moriri Lake also very well known as Mountain Lake, is situated at a sensational altitude of 14,836 ft) feet higher than Pangong lake. Importantly, the lake is 3 km long and the adjoining area is preserved as the Tso Moriri Wetland Conservation Reserve.

The crystal clear blue waters are salty by nature and because of this reason, any aquatic can not survive their life in this water. This spectacular landscape attracted lots of migrating birds every year and many tourists in search of adventure activities, photography, bird-watching and loneliness to escape from their busy life. Also, you will get scarce species in the lake such as brown-headed gull, Brahmin Duck, bear headed goose and the Himalayan Hares are some common animals found here that attracts so many tourists from all over the world.

Best time to visit Tso Moriri Lake: : May – September is the best time to enjoy the beautifulness of this sensational Tso Moriri Lake. The rest of the time of the year is cover with thick snow.

Things to do in Tso Moriri Lake :camping at the lake, Photography,Bird watching, bonfire with delicious dinner etc.

How to reach Tso Moriri Lake from Leh ?

The only option is to drive. It's 220 km from Leh to Tso Moriri Lake that will take around 06 hrs and one the way you will enjoy the panoramic view of the High land.

Is night stay safe in Tso Moriri Lake? ?

As far as the concern of safety security in Tso Moriri Lake, yes it is 100% safe for night stay in tourist camp and lots of tourists stay over here.

8. Khardunga La Pass

Khardunga La Pass is one of the most amazing destinations in this region and one of the most sensational passes in the world.Khardunga La Pass is the doorway to the Nubra valley and Shyok Valley & it is the world's highest motorable pass. It is the most adventurous pass to reach Siachen Glacierand managed by the Border Roads Organization. We would like to suggest you must visit the magnificent destination when you will visit the Ladakh, otherwise, your trip will be incomplete. .

Best time to visit Khardunga La Pass : : May – September is the best time to enjoy the beautifulness of this sensational Khardunga La Pass. The rest of the time of the year is cover with thick snow.

Things to do in Khardunga La Pass: : Adventureactivities, Photography etc.

How to reach Khardunga La Pass from Leh ?

The only option is to drive. It's 39 km from Leh to Khardunga La passthat will take around 02 hrs and one the way you will enjoy the panoramic view of the High land.

Is safe to visitKhardunga La Pass?

As far as the concern of safety security in Tso Moriri Lake, yes it's 100% safe to travel, lots of tourist visits every year to this amazing place.

9. Lamayaru: The Moonland of Ladakh

Moonland is one of the most magnificent and unique tourist destinations in the northern part of India. It is situated 15 Km east of the amazing Fotu La pass on the Leh-Srinagar highway, and its widely known as moonland by the local people because of its exceptional land surface which assimilates the Moon surface.It is one of the fascinating places that you must visit on the way to Lamayuru. Moonland is one of the undiscovered and obscure places in Ladakh. We are pleased to inform you that visiting Moonland during a full moon night ameliorate the elegance of the place with the moonlight gleaming directly on the surface. .

Best time to visit The Moonland : : May – September is the best time to enjoy the beautifulness of this sensational The Moonland. If you visit the place on the full moon then you must feel the thrilling which make your trip more enjoyable.

How to reach The Moonland from Leh?

The only option is to drive. It's 114 km from Leh to Moon land that will take around 03 hrs and one the way you will enjoy the panoramic view of the High land.

Top Tourist Places to Visit in Leh-Ladakh