Leh & Ladakh a dream destination for many travel lovers, I visited there in the first week of June last year. It is a wondrous place, that is an amalgam of leisure experiences and journey opportunities. Located at an altitude of 3542 meters higher than sea level within the lap of the mighty Himalayas, it boasts of immense scenic beauty. This excellent place boasts of some superb allures together with palaces, lakes, and monasteries.
Why don’t you plan your trip this year and go for trekking in Ladakh, explore the top sightseeing places and magnetic hill?
Check out these 7 best places to visit in Leh Ladakh that may interest the curious minds like you!
1. Pangong Lake
After the movie 3 idiots, this place becomes the first choice of travelers. It is located at the height of 4350 m on the Indo-China border, Pangong Lake is one of the most popular attractions in Ladakh. additionally known as the Hollow Lake or Pangong Tso. This is one of Asia’s largest seawater lakes. It covers an area of roughly 100 kilometers, while two-thirds of this lake is in Tibet (Chinese territory), one-third of it lies in eastern Ladakh. Simply 160 kilometers from Leh town, it’s blessed breathtaking surroundings throughout the winter season, the lake turns rock solid and becomes the venue of the skating festival. Must visit this place, it will give you high energy for your whole trip.
2. Royal Leh Palace
Constructed way back in 1553 AD, situated on the highest of the deserted Tsemo Hill, Leh Palace is the former residence of the erstwhile royalty of Leh. The palace shares a resemblance to the Potala Palace of Lhasa. Slightly smaller in size, it’s designed up of stones, sand, wood, and mud, also called Lhachen Palkhar, it’s open from 07:00 AM to 04:00 PM (every day). This 9-storied structure currently slightly in a ruined condition, however, the views from the highest are stunning.
3. Shanti Stupa
If you are looking for peace and rejuvenation, then don’t miss this place to visit. Around 5 km from Leh, Shanti Stupa a white-domed Chorten, located on a hilltop in Chanspa, was designed between 1983 and 1991. Overlooking the Leh city, it’s one of the best attractions in Leh. For celebrating the completion of 2500 years of Buddhism and to push world peace, this stupa was commissioned by Japanese monks. The walls have gilt panels that depict the life of Lord Buddha. Sunrise and sunset are extraordinary from here. On the primary of this two-storied structure has Buddha statue in a sitting position on a pedestal, turning the Dharmachakra.
4. Phugtal Monastery
Phugtal monastery is made around and within a hollow cave. Its mysterious location and structure make it one of the foremost fascinating sites for guests. It’s placed within the south-east a part of the Zanskar region in Ladakh, Jammu, and Kashmir. It’s an isolated monastery and remains tucked far away from town. One in all the unique options is that the water of the cave remains flowing at the same pace irrespective of the water running outside. The water is additionally believed to possess healthful powers.
5. Nubra Valley
This valley amongst the most attractive places to see in Ladakh, it was featured collectively of the top five places to go to in Ladakh, Nubra valley, a tri-armed valley towards the northeast. The sand dunes of the Nubra valley provide the tourists Arabian nights like feel. Nubra valley is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Leh Ladakh for its two-humped camels. So, take care to check out this one whereas you’re out and about within the scenic land of Leh. Panamik village that is known for warm sulfur springs is another attraction in Nubra valley.
6. Chadar Trek
What about walking on a frozen lake? Chadar Trek is one in all the attractive places to go to in Leh & Ladakh, for such an unbelievable and exciting experience. ‘Chadar’ refers to a blanket, because in winter the popular Zanskar river in Leh Ladakh freezes to a blanket of ice. Return to witness the transformation of colors of this frozen river whereas you trek on it. The gentle blue color changes to light yellow when the sun shines directly on it for some hours within the day, it’s milky white on a moonlit night. The chadar Trek journey is said to be one in all the most adventurous and toughest trek journeys.
7. Magnetic Hill
One of the best places to go to Leh Ladakh is Magnetic Hill. The science behind the phenomenon is unknown but trust me, it will make you super happy. However, it’s been determined that if you leave your vehicle at the base of the hill with the brakes unlocked, it will begin moving uphill slowly on its own. Magic? will not tell you this, visit and check out there. It’s simply the superpowers you get after you reach this place. This makes it very important to be enclosed in your list of places in Leh Ladakh.
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