Leh

The capital of the Ladakh district, Leh is towards the eastern parts of Jammu and Kashmir. It is perched at a height of 3,505 m above sea level. The region is watered by the Zanskar River, which flows into the Indus River just below. The Stok mountain range lies just south of Leh, while towards the north one can find the snow-capped Ladakh range. In the winters, it is freezing cold with temperatures going below 0°C. Leh is one of the favorite tourist destinations located in the northernmost parts of the country. Lapped in the snow-covered fringes of the Himalayas, Leh has been the center of Tibeto-Buddhist culture since ages. Its colorful gompas have attracted the devout Buddhists from all over the globe. Besides, it is also a favorite hiking locale and is known for some of the best hikes in the country.

Leh is a trekker’s favorite spot in North India. The treks from Spituk to the Markha valley and Lamayuru gompa to Chiling village alongside the Zanskar River are the most popular treks of the region. Another trek path is from Likir to Temisgam. Treks can be completed from the end of June until the middle of October. Proper acclimatization is necessary as many of the passes are as high as 5,000 m in altitude. Many trekking agencies in Leh offer inclusive treks with a guide, packhorses, food and supplies. Besides trekking, polo is also a popular pastime in Leh. During summers, one can play polo on Tuesdays and Saturdays on the Polo ground. Regular matches and competitions are held during the Ladakh festival.

Place to Visit 

Thiksey Monastery
Thiskey Gonpa, 17km. south of Leh, the most beautiful of all the Monasteries in Ladakh, belongs to the Gelukspa order. The Thiskey festival is held in the month of October-November.Around 80 Monks reside here at present. Buses are available between Leh and Thiskey every 30 minutes.

Shey Palace
Shey, around 15 kms, south of Leh was the seat of power of the first king of Ladakh, Lhachen Spalgigon, who constructedthe hill-top fortress. The ruin can be seen above the present Shey Palace. There are hundreds of Chortens(stupas) and Dresthang Gonpa built around the palace, which are under the Thiskey Monastery.

Deskit Monastery
Deskit is the main village or headquarter of Nubra Valley, Which has a small market consisting of arow of shops and around 500 years old Gonpa on the Hilltop. Spectacular view of the valley can be seen from the monastery

Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
Just 15-20 kms away from the Hotel lies a historical Gurudwara dedicated to GuruNanak, the first Guru of the Sikhs. Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, as it is known is manned by the Indian Army.It attracts a lot of tourists as well as Sikh devotees.

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