The most beautiful places of Ladakh
The best of Little Tibet
The highly-lying Buddhist part of India attracts more and more visitors each year. No wonder – you will find a unique culture and beautiful wonders of nature. Anyone who will visit Ladakh will rarely not come back soon.
Pangong tso lake
Most beautiful lake in India
On the border between India (Ladakh) and China (Tibet), is very beautiful Lake Pangong Tso (4250 m n. M.). It has a very unique shape: is 134 kilometers long and only 4 km wide. For tourists it is easily accessible from the Indian side. To the south, it is bordered by a high glaciated mountain range, and the mountains are on the north too continue reading
Parkachik la pass
The most beautiful view of Nun and Kun
Directly above the mighty bend of the Suru River is one of the most beautiful prospects which Ladakh offers. This is amazing view of the monumental pyramid of the Nun Mountain. In addition, neither the views downhill, nor the Suru valley are to be missed. continue reading
Tso Moriri Lake
Beautiful lake on Changtang plateau
Lake Tso Moriri (4,527m asl) is a large lake on the Changtang plateau stretching from Tibet to Ladakh. The lake is surrounded by six thousander peaks, such as Lungser Kangri (6,666m asl) continue reading
Zanskar Canyon
The rocky wilderness
One of the wildest canyons in the Himalayas is the one along the river Zanskar, the largest tributary of the Indus in Ladakh. Above the river rise and steep rocky hillsides and over the summer it is impassable. In winter you can go through across the ice under the famous trek chadar. continue reading
Suru Valley
The most beautiful valley in Ladakh
The valley of the Sur River is considered to be the most beautiful valley of the whole area of Ladakh. It is mainly due to fairy-tale scenery of green fields in contrast to the glacial Himalayan shields. The whole valley is dominated by the Nun. continue reading
Markha valley
Ladakh Trek Classics
In the beautiful Markha River valley, leads perhaps the most famous trek of the entire Ladakh. You will see sharp rocks, original villages and six thousand high mountains. Walking through the Markha valley is one of the unforgettable experiences in Ladakh. continue reading
Thiksey Gompa Monastery
The most famous monastery in Ladakh
Ladakh is renowned for its beautiful Buddhist monasteries. Probably the most well-known and the most visited of them is in Thiksey. On the one hand, it looks like a small Potala, and there is also a huge statue of Buddha. In addition, the views from the roof top to the Indu Valley are breathtaking continue reading
Léh
The capital city of Ladakh
Leh (3,520m asl), the capital of Ladakh, lies above the Indus Valley on a tactical former trade route over Khardung la pass. Now is very crowdy. For most tourists, this is the starting point for Ladakh's discovery. continue reading
Kang Yatse
The Queen of Zanskar
Kang Yatse (6,401m asl) / sometimes written as Kang Yisay / is probably the second most famous mountain in Ladakh after Stok Kangri. Trekkers enjoy the view of it, especially during the famous Markha Trek. Its pre-top, ca. 6,200 meters above sea level, is relatively easy to ascent, so it belongs to the targets for collectors of six thousand „tourist“ dimensions. continue reading
Lamayuru Gompa Monastery
Monastery with a famous festival
On the main road linking Kashmir with Léh stands a significant pilgrimage site – the Lamayur monastery, high above the valley. The monastery is renowned for its colorful Buddhist festivals. At the same time, it is the starting point of the famous Lamayur – Padum trek in Zanskar County continue reading
Stok Kangri
Famous mountain near Leh
Stok Kangri (6 153m above sea level) is perhaps the most famous, though not the highest, mountain of Ladakh. It's not only because of the beautiful view from Leh on it, but also because it is a relatively light six-thousander. continue reading
Drass Valley
Picturesque valley below the Himalayas
The Dras River springs from the glaciers on the northern side of the Himalayas and flows through the landscape greener than the Ladakh classical. Most of the tourists just pass through this valley, which is a shame because the surroundings of city of Dras are very picturesque and offer plenty of hiking, including a three-day trek to the nearby Suru valley through Umba la 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
Zoji la Pass
The toughest pass on the way to Ladakh
If you are traveling to Ladakh from Kashmir or vice versa, you will have to crossed the Zoji la pass (3,528 meters asl). The pass is renowned for its vast amount of snow, frequent landslides and breathtaking views of the valley. Rough is mainly part of the Kashmir side of the road. continue reading
Likir Gompa Monastery
Monastery with a Giant Buddha
Likir Monastery is worth visiting just for the giant statue of the sitting Buddha. Moreover, the surroundings are very nice. The most beautiful views of the monastery are from the driveway from a relative distance. continue reading
Hemis Gompa Monastery
Monastery high above Indus River
The Hemis Gompa Monastery is one of the most famous in the surroundings of town of Léh. Monastery has a colorfulness and picturesque courtyard. The monastery is built in a narrow side valley, high above the Indus River continue reading
Chemrey Gompa Monastery
A picturesque monastery on a rock promontory
Forty-five kilometres from Leh, on the way to the fairytale lake of Pangong tso, the picturesque Chemrey Monastery lies on a hill above the oasis between the desert mountains. It is surprising that, being one of the most beautiful in Ladakh, few tourists are visited. 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
Taglang la Pass
The highest point of the road Manali-Leh
Taglang la Pass (5 328 m asl) belongs among the three highest accessible road passes in Ladakh. It is also the highest point of the famous Himalayan road from Leh to Manali. continue reading
Wakha Canyon
The canyon directly above Kargil
Wakha is a significant tributary of the Sur River. In addition, its valley runs an important road from Kargil to Leh. Directly over Kargil River flows through a picturesque canyon – an ideal place for a half-day stroll. continue reading
Fotu la Pass
The highest point on the road Srinagar-Léh
Fotu la Pass (4 094 m asl) is the highest pass on the long road from Kashmir to Ladakh. It lies in an interesting moonscape of weathered flat ridges, over which rise sharp rocks. continue reading
