Leh
India · Ladakh · 3500 m
Description
Leh (लेह) is the largest town and administrative centre of the Indian Union Territory of Ladakh. Situated at an altitude of around 3,500 metres (11,500 feet) in the Indus Valley, it is regarded as the cultural heart of the Indian Himalayas. Leh is renowned for its Buddhist monasteries, the historic Leh Palace, the gleaming white Shanti Stupa, and its rich Tibetan cultural heritage. Surrounded by the dramatic mountain ranges of the Himalayas and the Karakoram, the region captivates visitors with spectacular high mountain passes, crystal-clear alpine lakes, and remote valleys. Blending centuries of history with a relaxed atmosphere, Leh serves as the principal gateway for exploring and trekking across Ladakh.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 4 to 10 days (optimal 6 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: June – September
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Pangong Lake(Day trip)
- Khardung La(Day trip)
- Nubra Valley(Day trip)
- Thiksey Monastery
- Leh Palace
- Shanti Stupa
- Diskit Monastery(Day trip)
- Hunder Sand Dunes & Bactrian Camels(Day trip)
- Tso Moriri(Day trip)
- Hemis Monastery(Day trip)
- Lamayuru Monastery(Day trip)
- Lamayuru Moonland(Day trip)
- Hall of Fame Museum
- Leh Old Town
- Namgyal Tsemo Monastery
- Shey Palace & Monastery
- Alchi Monastery(Day trip)
- Stok Palace Museum
- Magnetic Hill(Day trip)
- Confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers(Day trip)
- Turtuk Village(Day trip)
- Chang La(Day trip)
- Spituk Monastery
- Manali - Leh Highway (June - October)
- Srinagar - Leh Highway (May - November)
- Chadar Trek (January - February)(Multi-day trip)
- Markha Valley Trek(Multi-day trip)
- Hemis National Park(Day trip)
- Leh Main Bazaar
- Stargazing in Ladakh
Getting there
- Airports:
- IXL