Leh Is The Land Of Lamas, The Buddhist Monks And Is Mainly Populated By Buddhists And Hindus. Embodiment Of Natural Beauty Leh, Picturesquely Nestled By Karakoram And Himalayan Ranges, Is The Headquarters Of Leh District In Jammu And Kashmir. As You Approach Leh For The First Time, Via The Sloping Sweep Of Dust And Pebbles That Divide It From The Floor Of The Indus Valley, You'll Have Little Difficulty Imagining How The Old Trans-himalayan Traders Must Have Felt As They Plodded In On The Caravan Routes From Yarkhand And Tibet: A Mixture Of Relief At Having Crossed The Mountains In One Piece, And Anticipation Of A Relaxing Spell In One Of Central's Asia Most Scenic And Atmospheric Towns. Spilling Out Of A Side Valley That Tapers North Towards Eroded Snow-capped Peaks, The Ladakhi Capital Sprawls From The Foot Of A Ruined Tibetan-style Palace - A Maze Of Mud Brick And Concrete Flanked On By Cream Coloured Desert And On The Other By A Swathe Of Lush Irrigated Farmland. Perfectly Located On The Banks Of The Renowned Indus River With All Its Majesty And Amazing Sceneries, Leh Valley Attracts Tourists From All Over The World To Its Lap All Through The Year. The Major Part Of The Leh City Is Covered By Ancient Buddhist Monuments, Mosques Dating Back To 16th And 17th Centuries And A Nine Storied Palace Sengge Namgyal Constructed In Tibetan Architectural Style.
| Area | 12.07 sq. km |
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| Winter Temperature | Below 0°C |
| Summer Temperature | 17°C - 30°C |
| Best Time To Visit | July to September |
There are two ways to reach Leh by road, from Srinagar to leh via Zoji La Pass and from Manali to Leh via Rohtang pass. Srinagar to Leh route remain open from June to October and Manali to Leh route open from June to September.
The nearest railway station is Tawi, which is 700 kms far from the Leh city. From Tawi it is long journey by road to reach Leh (about 2 days).
The easiest way to reach Leh is by Air. Leh has a domestic Airport in the name of Kushok Bakula Rimpoche Airport (IXL). This Airport is very near to the Leh city.
Leh Palace is a former royal palace overlooking the Ladakhi Himalayan town of Leh. A precursor to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet, the palace was built by King Sengge Namgyal in the 16th century.
Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist white-domed stupa on a hilltop in Chanspa, Leh district, Ladakh, in the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu, Gyomyo Nakamura and part of the Peace Pagoda mission.
Ladakh people are very focused to their handicrafts. Due to direct influence and contribution of Tibetan culture in Ladakh, it reflect in their products too. Some of the famous handicrafts Tibetan handicrafts are: Thangka paintings, sacred wall-pieces, Buddha statues in different poses and sizes, mountable Buddha masks; prayer wheels, beads, and flags for chanting or adorning your vehicle; brass and copper 'chang' pots with intricate carvings, carved wooden tables or 'choktse' that are painstakingly carved and painted with different colors; and bamboo work baskets and cradles of superior quality are some of the things to lookout for while shopping in Leh Ladakh.
Food, ambiance, staff and service everything was perfect. We tried Tibetan and Ladakhi cuisines, it was awesome. The evening was memorable and money was well spent :)
