Top Things to do in Leh District
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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Leh District, Jammu and Kashmir
Discover the best top things to do in Leh District, India including Pangong Tso, Prayer Wheel, Thiksey Monastery, Nubra Valley, Lamayuru, Likir Monastery, Alchi Monastery, Monastero Tak Thok, Diskit Gompa, Shanti Stupa.
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1. Pangong Tso
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,466 reviews
Reviewed By LataV - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This is one of the few endorheic basins in India...i.e the water does not naturally flow as a outlet to another water body like a river etc. This is also a salt water lake which lies in India and China and no prize for guessing why it does not have any kind of marine life or flora habituating its waters. In fact a line of control also lies within the lake...While this part of the review takes care of some hard facts pertaining to the lake...now comes the amazing magical part. No visit to Leh can be complete without a visit to this mesmerising lake. The colour of the lake is a reflection of the sky at any point of the day. The water is always calm and peaceful with little gentle waves touching the shores silently. Its so still that you can actually hear your own breath when the man made noise around you comes to a stop. The best way to visit this place is to stay overnight as one then gets to see the lake in its various moods and time....in the afternoon under the blazing day sun, in the evening while the sun is setting , the early morning sun-rise. Each of these bring a different facet of this beautiful water body and should not be missed. There are many camps lining up the Pangong Tso and its worth its while to stay back at one of these.
2. Prayer Wheel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By Sagarsahab - Mumbai, India
Being a visitor to Leh Ladakh i wanted to learn more about their culture , Everything about Leh was interesting Buddhism the spinning of wheeel and Saying "OM MANI PADME HUM" this was taught by monk to me at monestry ..and our Driver (name Ring Xing ) he provided us knowledge about every place we visit, people of Leh Ladakh are very helpful, honest and hard working. Drivers skills are best driving cars, tempos on hilly region they drive the best.
3. Thiksey Monastery
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4.5 based on 1,730 reviews
Reviewed By GlobalTravelerCritic - Agra, India
Thikse Monastery is a gompa i.e a Tibetan-style monastery that is affiliated with the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is located on top of a hill in Thiksey approximately 19 kilometers (12 mi) east of Leh. It is noted for its resemblance to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet and is the largest gompa in central Ladakh, notably containing a separate set of buildings for female renunciates. The monastery is located at an altitude of 3,600 meters or say 11,800 ft above sea level. The climb is difficult for many. There is a beautiful Buddha Statue. The site is very old. There is a good restaurant at the foothill of the monastery, but it offers buffet lunch till 3:00 pm, it also has clean rest rooms Great place to visit.
4. Nubra Valley
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 798 reviews
Reviewed By DebduttaB
It is a 5 to 6 hrs journey from Leh. You have to cross a Himalayan range spreading NW ro SE to reach the valley which is guarded by Karakoram range on the north. The journey is breathtaking and the road is mostly good excepting at the high altitude, where frequent snowfall and the water from these frozen ice mass damage the road. The highest point is Khardung La at 18000+ ft. This is the Highest motorable road in the world.The valley itself is a creation by the God. The barren landscape of cold desert will sure be implanted in you forever. They have excellent camps around. There are some activities like camel ride, ATV ride Kayaking etc within near vicinity. A must see for travelers from any part of the world and of any age. Only word of caution is the lack of oxygen at Khardung La Pass. They have emergency medical centre at that point to help you with oxygen cylinders.
5. Lamayuru
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By J2459UPamits - Srinagar, India
Stunning landscape. One has to see to believe the Moon like surface at Lamayuru. Beautiful and on the way between Leh and Kargil
6. Likir Monastery
7. Alchi Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 765 reviews
Reviewed By sonalsrivastv - Lucknow, India
Alchi Monastery is an ultimate historic place... Mesmerizing statues n so many centuries old paintings.. Indus river flowing nearby adds beauty to d charm.. A must visit...
8. Monastero Tak Thok
9. Diskit Gompa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 866 reviews
Reviewed By KeshavChakraborty - Pune, India
This monastery is visible from very far and one of the largest monasteries of Leh district Its location is very soothing as you can click a beautiful photograph from Maitrei Buddha statue
10. Shanti Stupa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 690 reviews
Reviewed By LetsGoSightseeing - Noida, India
Shanti Stupa is the chorten on the hilltop that can be seen from almost anywhere in Leh. We also got a panoramic view of the sprawling city from the Stupa. It holds the relics of the Buddha at its base. It's religious significance for Buddhists & affords sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. This makes it a well-frequented destination.
