LEH LADAKH IN INDIA- PLACES TO VISIT IN LEH LADAKH - TREKKING AND TOUR IN LEH LADAKH

 

PLACES TO VISIT IN LEH LADAKH - TREKKING AND TOUR IN LEH LADAKH

‘Make Hay while the Sun Shines’ has been rightly said because before sixty years of your age, if you visit few of the enchanting places in India or the world you will not regret in future rather will be mesmerized by the sweet memories of those beautiful and picturesque places which are only the dreams to many. Leh and Ladakh in India is one of them, the lands like no other in India, extending from the Siachen Glacier to the main Great Himalayas.

Ladak was formerly part of Jammu and Kashmir State but now is a Union Territory in the Kashmir region of India. Jammu and Kashmir on February 4, 2021 was bifurcated into Union Territory of J&K and Union Territory of Ladakh. The Union Territory of Ladakh is known as the coldest desert in the world. The largest town of Ladakh is Leh, followed by Kargil. The Leh District contains the Indus, Shyok and Nubra river valleys and Kargil District contains the Suru, Dras and Zanskar river valleys. Ladak is pretty safe and secure to visit. You will get full 4G coverage with high -speed Internet connection. Almost all of the hotels and restaurants offer free wi-fi connectivity to make best use of it.

Stunning Gompas (Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries), fluttering prayers flags and white washed stupas are enchanting and give a different and unique view to it. In Leh Ladakh Red robed monks can be seen all over with Tibetan culture and friendly people too. Being in Leh Ladakh is a real treat.

LOCATION:

Ladakh is located in the Northern part of the Indian Subcontinent in the vicinity of the Karakoram and Western most Himalayan ranges. Leh is one of the highest inhabited towns in the world and Ladakh overlooks an old palace of the kings and Sankar Monastery.

HOW TO REACH:

BY AIR:

The nearest Airport of Ladakh is Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport located in Leh and named after the 13Th Dalai Lama. This airport is just 3.8 km. away from the main city and is one of the highest commercial airports in the world, sitting at an altitude of 10,682feet above sea level.  International Travelers can directly board a flight from the major cities like Kolkata, Mumbai and Delhi to reach Leh Airport by air and then ultimately to reach Ladakh. From major cities of India one can also reach Kashmir Airport at Srinagar International Airport and then to Leh Airport, the distance between Kashmir to Leh by air is 305 Kms. Total 6-8 days are required to make a trip by air to Leh Ladakh.

BY ROAD:

Distance between Delhi to Ladakh by Road is 1023Kms. and takes 21:18 Hrs. to travel. You can reach Leh and Ladakh over Srinagar Leh Highway or Manali Leh Highway. Total of at least 10-12 days are required to make a road trip to Leh Ladakh. Reaching Leh Ladakh you will find it safe to travel by car, motorcycle and even by Pubic Transport.

 

BY TRAIN:

You can’t reach Ladakh by train directly because no train station is available here. The nearest railway station is in Jammu, Jammu Tawi which is 700 km from Ladakh and is well connected to Delhi Kolkata and Mumbai. You can hire a cab or board JKSRTC Bus to reach Ladakh from Jammu.

WHERE TO STAY:

Leh abounds with places to stay, almost every second house is converted into a guest house. In Leh Ladakh various packages are available for hotels and resorts. You can book your hotel on line. Many 5 Stars Hotels, resorts, hostels, homestays are available at a reasonable price. These hotels and resorts can be booked either online in advance or through agents. Charges ranges from RS.1500 onwards as per facilities available.

A Few of the best hotels with breakfast in Leh Ladakh are Hotel Paradise Ladakh, Hotel Ladakh Kingdom, Leh Noble House and The Maitreya etc. Many families love to stay at Tushita Ladakh, Gomang Boutique Hotel and Ladakh Residency. During the off season in Leh it’s quite usual to, for Make My Trip users to get room upgrade for free if a large number of rooms are vacant in the hotels and resorts. Explore Ladakh for its colorful monasteries and bustling market but staying in downtown Leh makes much more sense.

WHERE TO EAT:

The Leh Ladakh area has restaurants, cafes and bakeries catering to all budgets. The entire range from Tibetan to European, European to Kashmiri, Kashmiri to Israeli all type of variety of cuisines are available in the main market. Momos, thupas, spring rolls, fried noodles, fried rice are the delicacies you can relish. You can also find a profusion of Continental and Mughlai eateries in Leh.

IMPORTANT PLACES TO VISIT IN LEH LADAKH:

1.PANGONG LAKE:

The most popular tourist attraction in Ladakh is Pangong Lake. Pangong Lake is situated at 4350 meters. This lake is 12 km. long and extends from India to Tibet.60%of this lake falls in Tibet region. The most amazing thing about this lake is that it keeps on changing its color. It’s also known as Ladakh Lake. Inner line permit is required to visit it as it falls in Sino-Indian Actual Line of Control.

2.ZANSKAR VALLEY:

Zanskar Valley is located in Kargil District. It is to the east, almost 105 km, away from Ladakh. One can see semi-desert region with snow-capped mountains at its background. Clean water of the river and distinct flora and fauna make it unique place to visit.

3.KHARDUNG LA:

Khardung La is also known as Khardzong La and is India’s highest motorable road which is an elevation of 5602 meters.

4.MAGNETIC HILL:

Magnetic Hill is located 30 km. away from Leh towards Kargil in Ladakh. This popular hill is cyclops hill where vehicles seem to move upwards instead of rolling downwards.

5.NUBRA VALLEY:

Nubra Valley lies in Jammu and Kashmir and is around 140 km. from Leh. It is famous for camel ride these camels are Bactrian camels. Nubra Valley is surrounded by snow-dusted Himalayan Mountains.

6.SANGAM:

 Sangam is the confluence of Indus and Zanskar River in Ladakh. The both rivers meet at this point and can be seen meeting in different colors. Indus river appears shiny blue and Zanskar River can be seen in its muddy green color.

7.SHANTI STUPA LADAKH:

Shanti Stupa is a religious place of the Buddhists It is a white -domed Buddhist monument. It holds the relics of Buddha and looks exceptionally beautiful in full moonlight.

8.TSO MORIRI:

Tso Moriri is the largest high -altitude lakes in India. It is at the altitude of 4595 m. An inner line permit is required to visit it. Tso Moriri is accessible only in summer.

9.HALL OF FAME LADAKH:

Hall of fame is a museum which was built in the memory of those brave soldiers who lost their lives during Indo-Pak war. This museum is located approximately 4km. from the main city and can be visited along with other famous places.

10.THIKSEY MONASTERY:

Thiksey Monastery is 20 km. away from Leh in South. This Monastery is in Tibetan -style. The main highlight of it is Maitreya temple having 15meter Buddha Statue, the largest statue in Ladakh.

11.SHEY MONASTERY AND PALACE:

Shey Monastery or the Shey Palace is an ancient monastery. It is located on the top of a Hillock and is having a panoramic view though it is mostly a ruin now. The Shey Palace was built by Deldin Namgyal, the king of Ladakh, in 1655 in memory of his father. It is 15 km away from Leh. Buddha’s 39 ft tall statue is the main attraction here. The monastery complex is having many murals and rock carvings of Buddha. Photography is not allowed inside this Monastery.

12. STOK PALACE:

The Stok Palace is located 15 km. from Leh and is the home to the royal family of Ladakh and descendants of King Senge Namgyal. It was established by King TSepal Namgyal in 1820 and was opened for public 1980 by Dalai Lama. Stok Palace is being converted into a heritage hotel and also houses a museum.  

POPULAR ACTIVITY AND FESTIVALS IN LEH LADAKH:

1.MOUNTAIN BIKING 2. TREKKING 3. MASK DANCE FESTIVAL AT LAMAYURU MONASTERY 4. HORSE POLO 5. KARSHA GUSTOR FESTIVAL ZANSKAR 6. LADAKH MARATHON 7. FROZEN RIVER TREK 8.DOSMOCHE FESTIVAL LIKIR AND DISKIT 9.LOSER FESTIVAL 10.EMIS FESTIVAL OF LADAKH 11.MATHO NARANGFESTIVAL IN LADAKH 12.SINDHU DARSHAN FESTIVAL

MUST KNOW BEFORE YOU VISIT LADAKH:

1.For Indians Inner Line Permits are no longer required to travel in Ladakh however still have to pay green feeRS.300 and Red Cross Fund fee RS.100. Tourist from other countries need to obtain a Protected Area Permit (PAP) or Restricted Area Permit (RAP) which can be paid online or through hotel or travel agent. Govt. has also launched a web portal http://lahdclehpermit.in

2.When we talk about going to Leh Ladakh we refer to Leh there is no separate Ladakh region to explore.

3.The best time to visit Ladakh is during summer season from the month of April to July during this time the temperature is 15 to 30 Degree Celsius.

4.Ladakh is dry and extremely cold almost all through the year. The Leh -Manali highway is normally open from June to October.

5.There is lack of Oxygen in Leh and Ladakh specially traveling above 10000 feet will find it little difficult to breath normally but low level of oxygen is absolutely not a reason to avoid Leh Ladakh.

6.Avoid smoking at Leh Ladakh to keep fit and also keep yourself hydrate all the time to avoid falling sick.

7.Carry sufficient cash because ATMs can’t be totally relied upon due to power issues or weather issues.

8.Ladakh is a plastic free territory.

9.Dont click pictures of locals without their permission.

10.Indian travelers will require a valid ID proof also.

CONCLUSION:

Ladakh is the most adventurous place to visit in India. It has the most scenic places and the entertainment begins the moment you start the journey to it. The stunning landscape make your trip the most memorable journey. For motor bikers and horse polo players probably, it ranks at the top. How so ever if you are planning to visit the magnificent mountains and breathtaking views of landscape then go during the right season and by the best mode of transport.   

 

GOOD LUCK

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