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Ladakh is land of unmatched beauty. With every turning of road the region has to offer something new to your sight; mountains with changing shapes and colours, awesome landscapes, wildlife beauty and villages with distinct identities and specialities. Since time immemorial the mystery of region has been attracting curious tourists to discover the richness embedded in the nature's lap of this Ladakh land. We have given details of the prime places in Ladakh that will help you to explore the region without much confusion and difficulties. Enjoy the cultural extravaganza like Ladakh Trip, Ladakh Trekking and warm hospitality with refreshing smiles on the faces of every Ladakhi. Ladakh region is open to sightseeing only since 1974. It is a land of high passes, surrounded by the Karakoram and the great Himalayas. The Indus with its tributaries acts is the support for Ladakh's scanty population. Ladakh covers an area of 97,000 sq kms, and has an average elevation of 3,500 m. It is frequently well-known as 'Little Tibet', because of its topographical and cultural likeness with adjacent Tibet. We are presenting best Ladakh Tours, Ladakh Trip like Ladakh Cultural Tours, Ladakh Trekking, Ladakh Cycling, Ladakh Biking Tours, Ladakh Rafting and Ladakh Expedition.

Places To Visit Nearby Leh Town

Leh Palace

Leh Palace was built during the 17th century by the ruler King Sengge Namgyal. Its construction is on the same lines as the construction of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. This palace had to be deserted by the royal family in the middle of the 19th century, because of the taking over of Ladakh by Dogra forces. After this the royal family is living in-exile in the popular Stok Palace.

Shanti Stupa

Shanti Stupa is situated on a hilltop in Chanspa, Leh district, Ladakh, in the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Shanti Stupa as know Buddhist white-domed stupa. It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura .

Namgyal Tsemo

Namgyal Tsemo Monastery was founded in 15th century, 1430AD. It was founded by the king Tashi Namgyal and that's why the monastery has been named Namgyal Tsemo Gompa.The king Tashi Namgyal was the devotee of Buddhism. It is situated on the top hill and well-known for its three-storey high solid gold idol of Maitrieya Buddha.

Leh Market

The Leh Main Market is one of the most attractive and energetic places in Ladakh. You can get everything from jewelry to clothes, groceries, to local street food. The market consists of various stores, shops, and stalls set up in a fanciful arrangement, where you can make your way between the shopkeepers and sellers to find items of your choice.

Leh, located in the Indian union territory of Ladakh, is a popular destination known for its stunning landscapes, unique culture, and historical sites. As a tourist in Leh, there are several things you should take care of to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip