Heart of Ladakh
For most tourists is Leh (3 520 m asl) gateway to interesting landscape called Ladakh. In order to gain acclimatization to even greater heights, it is certainly worth to explore not only the old town, but also the surrounding mountains. The main places of interest in Leh are monumental royal palace Little Potala, Namgyal Tsemo gompa or beautiful Shanti stupa. You can do a quick tour in one day, but if you want to walk around you can quietly count with five days
Day 1
Sightseeing in Leh
It is best to start the first day in Leh at the main bazaar and then ascend to the royal palace and then even higher to the monastery Namgyal Tsemo gompa. After lunch, ideally in a restaurant with a „roof top“ set out for the sunset to the next symbol of the town – Shanti stupa.
Historical centre of Leh
Tourist centerpiece of Ladakh
Under the royal palace and even higher located gompa of Namgyal Tsemo huddle bustling old town of Leh. Most… continue reading
Ascent to Namgyal Tsemo Gompa
The most favourite outlook to Leh
High above the old town and the royal palace towers the monastery of Namgyal Tsemo (3700 m asl). For most… continue reading
Walk to Shanti Stupa
Beautiful view of Leh
The ascent to one of the most famous landmarks of the Leh – Shanti stupa is beautiful at any time of day. But… continue reading
Day 2
Monasteries in the Indus Valley
The next day, take a nice trip through picturesque monasteries in the Indus Valley. In addition, you will gradually pick up the necessary acclimatization to high altitude
Monasteries in Indus valley
Amazing example of Buddhism
During the visit of Ladakh, or rather Leh, it is definitely worth to set out for a day trip around the… continue reading
3 and more days around Leh
Hikes around the city
- If you like hiking choose one of the trips around town, or within the quality of acclimatization walk here for the next three days
- The half-day trip may include driving to the high pass Khardung la, which you can then ride down on a bicycle. But most tourists, however, combine the ascent to the pass with several days lasting trip to the valley of Nubra.
Hiking around Leh
Barren surroundings of bustling city
If you arrive to Leh by air, it is ideal to acclimatize here to high altitude for at least two or three days.… continue reading
Trip to Khardung la pass
Faked highest motorized pass in the world
Khardung la prides itself in all promotional materials as the highest motorized pass in the world. It works… continue reading
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