Leh-The capital of Ladakh Union territory resembles the CPU of a computer-like CPU that acts as a center of coordination among all other parts of a computer. Similarly, Leh is the node from where you plan tours in the Ladakh district one by one.Nubra Valley,Pangong Tso,Tso Moriri,Sham Valley,Zanskar Valley and so many treks can be planned from here .It has rich culture and heritage to be proud of. Stay tuned to know more…
Reasons why you must visit Leh:
- Monasteries are life in Leh Ladakh. This reflects a part of the regional culture as well. The tranquillity offered by the location of these monasteries is unmatched.
- Trekker’s paradise is what Leh is, and Chadar Trek in winters is one among them. There are all sorts of trekking of varying difficulty. Drang Drung is another beautiful one!
- Camel Safari at Hunder Sand dunes-yeah the two-humped Bactrian variety-the view is terrific, plus a bonanza camel ride…
- Leh has a beautiful night view from Shanti Stupa, and Tsemo Castle has a fantastic view of the city. Not to forget Namgyal Tsemo and the Hall of Fame!
- Leh gives you a winter rush in June or July without letting you drench in the rain! Perfect weather for Travel.Right!
- Rafting is what the Himalayas is so known for.Jump to Leh to catch up some rafting in routes like Phey-Nimo, Saspol-Khaltsey, and Sangam-Alchi.
- Thukpa, SKU, and Momos-yes, the indigenous food of the region, are a must-try, and why miss out when you are in Leh?
- Some famous festivals in the vicinity are the Hemis Festival, the Dosmochey Festival, Spituk Gustor, and the Losar Celebration. Just check out dates on google, and off you set a plan and go…
Location : Leh is capital of Ladakh U.T. about 500 kms north of Manali and 500 kms east of Srinagar, placed in extreme north of India.
Tourist Attraction in Leh:
Leh has a lot to offer in and around it. Hemis, Thiksey, Shey, and Spituk monasteries are a few options, and the Hall of Fame museum, Shanti Stupa, Zorawar Fort, Leh Palace, and Namgyal Tsemo are in Leh. So the whole summation is that you won’t be bored touring in and around this beautiful city.
Tourist Attraction in Vicinity:
You can visit Hanle, Pangong lake, Sham valley (Magnetic hill, Nimoo, Alchi, Rizong, Likir monasteries, Basgo Palace), Tso Moriri, Khardung La, Turtuk, Panamik, and Diskit. Not to forget, Kargil and Zanskar Valley also add to the treat package!
Distance Charts:(Ex Leh)
- Chandigarh:(715 km)
- Delhi:(960 km)
- Kargil:(220 km)
- Padum:(450 km)
- Keylong:(360 km)
- Kaza:(545 km)
- Manali:(430 km)
- Shimla :(670 km)
- Jammu :(830 km)
- Srinagar:(805 km)
How to Reach Leh:
Road Routes:
Delhi-Ludhiana-Jalandhar-Jammu-Anantnag-Srinagar-Sonamarg-Dras-Kargil-Lamayuru-Leh
OR
Delhi-Chandigarh-Shimla-Kullu-Manali-Keylong-Jsiap-Pang-Hemis-Leh
IMPORTANT NOTE FROM MY EXPERIENCE:
1)Try hopping in Leh by road via Manali-Keylong instead of Jammu-Srinagar-Kargil, as the latter will be lengthy and a bit risky compared to the former. Scenery-wise, I feel the Manali route has more to offer.
2)Leh is around 3 K.M. height above sea level, so whether it’s June or September, have a jacket with you and some full sleeves as temperatures dip at night, even in summers.
3)Avoid taking flights and use road transport to avoid breathing/respiratory problems. Yes, if there is a time constraint, you can prefer flights with a two-day rest in Leh.
4)Don’t forget to keep a day aside for all the permits to tour around Leh. 14-day permits are usually given at maximum, after which renewal is necessary.
5)Have the timings noted in mind when visiting monasteries or monuments as for various tourist places, the timetable varies. Again, use the website or ask travel agents to help you out.
Suraj Taal(Lake) near Jispa,Manali-Leh Highway
RAIL:Railways are restricted upto Shimla thereafter which you need to hop in a bus to get to Leh!
AIR: Leh has good connectivity by air all over India
ROAD:You need to be at Leh either through Rohtang Pass(June onwards) from Manali side or from Srinagar side via Zozila Pass.
In case you want to reach from Delhi or Chandigarh, the Shimla-Manali-Leh corridor shall be a better choice in terms of scenery and safety, which will take 3 days with a one-day halt at Keylong to acclimatize. Even from Jammu side, it will take 3 days but acclimatize option can be left out pretty easily.
Map:
Time to Visit:
June to Mid-October
Spend Time With:
Family, Friends, Solo, Couple, Groups
Food and Lodging:
Hotels and flooding are not a problem, but in peak season, you’ll land in trouble for hotels. Hotels will be packed, and even if you find one, it will be rented at a fiery bumper price. Please get in touch with travel agents and plan a tour with them; they might help you get a room at a much cheaper rate-reasonable in peak season, to be precise. Food -north Indian, local dishes, and south Indian are available- no problems with food! Goibibo, MakeMyTrip, EaseMyTrip if you want a booking. Zomato and swiggy can be used for food breaks!
Expense:
Local sightseeing takes one day. But who can miss out on Hemis festival that happens once a year and hence,Leh trip slid on to a two day trip-a memorable one of course.
Food:INR 200/person/day(3 times a day)X5
Transport:INR 3500 for leh local sightseeing by private car;for Hemis festival-I took a shared bus to Hemis which costs around INR 50 one way-100 INR both ways. You can save a lot by using public transport for local sight seeing-just add an extra day of food and lodging as not all places have public transport connectivity and even if they have you need to come to Leh for many a time. (You can save INR 1500 by this method)
Lodging:INR 700/day X2 @ Leh
Entry Fees includes various places (varies):Entry fees is there for museums and monastery antiques at few places(INR 250 max)
Total: 6250 INR( Can be brought down to 4000 INR by public transport and cheap food/lodging)
Nearby Attractions(Leh)
- Diskit : 115 km
- Hunder:125 km
- Khardungla(Pass):40 km
- Turtuk:205 km
- Pangong Tso Lake:225 km
- Tso Moriri Lake:220 km
- Hanle:255 km
- Kargil:220 km
- Padum:450 km
- Keylong:360 km
- Kaza:545 km
- Tabo:590 km
- Nako:655 km
- Manali:430 km
- Chandra taal:480 km
- Dalhousie:670 km
- Shimla :670 km
