The most beautiful places in Leh
The most beautiful places in the capital city of Ladakh
Leh is the historical center of Ladakh. Nowadays, it is the biggest gateway to this beautiful Buddhist region. In the city itself you will find several interesting and beautiful monuments. Moreover, the famous Khardung la road saddle is right next door. Let's take a look at the places that are definitely worth a visit.
Royal Palace of the Little Potala
Dominant of Leh
Probably the most typical building and the largest landmark in Léh is the historic royal palace from the 17th century. Now this multi-storey building is gradually being renovated and is essentially empty. In any case, it gives Léha the real Tibetan atmosphere and it is not for nothing that it is called the Little Potala. continue reading
Shanti Stupa
Beautiful view of Leh
Shanti Stupa was built in 1991, but even so it is very nice Buddhist building forming one of the main landmarks of Leh. Unfortunately, it was not the Indians not to disturb the beautiful symmetry of the stupa with a construction of a new house right next to it. View from the stupa is really famous continue reading
Khardung la Pass
False highest motorized pass in the worl
Khardung la Pass (5 359 m asl) is probably the most famous Indian road pass, mainly due to the fact that it has for decades erroneously been stated as the highest motorized pass of the world. Even so, it's very interesting tourist spot, mainly due to its proximity to the capital of Ladakh – Leh and to the gate into the valley of Nubra. continue reading
Namgyal Tsemo Gompa Monastery
Monastery above Leh
One of the dominants of the capital of Ladakh – Leh is the Namgyal Tsemo Gompa monastery. In addition to own tours of this gompa, which basically served as a small fortress, there is also an interesting view from it throughout the old town and the surrounding mountains. The ascent to the monastery is definitely worth it, especially at sunset. continue reading
Jama Masjid / Friday Mosque
The largest mosque in Leh
The largest mosque in Leh is at the junction of the main bazaar and the old town. But the most important thing for tourists is that in their bowels is the best map shop in all of Ladakh. continue reading
Nanga Sago
Little walked top
The highest mountain near Leh is called Nanga Sago (5,776 m above sea level). It lies north of the city in the arid Ladakh mountains. The starting point is one of the bends of the road leading to the Khardung la salvage saddle. continue reading
Shanti Peak
The secret view of Leh
Directly above the beautiful Shanti ascent, there is a mountain of more than four thousand, from which there is an absolutely amazing view of Léh, the Indus Valley and the Stok Mountains and the Ladakh Mountains. continue reading
