Location: Ladakh
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The 10 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
Bounded by the Karakoram and Himalayan mountains, Ladhak is the largest province in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The landscape of Ladhak, a high altitude desert, is defined by craggy, barren cliffs and plateaus. Ladhak is a favorite among adventure sports enthusiasts, offering unique adventures in trekking, mountaineering and white water rafting. While rafting options are available on both Indus and Zanskar rivers, the Zanskar course is more difficult and exciting. The trekking options range from short, day-long walks to visit monuments or monastic settlements to long, trans-mountain treks involving weeks of walking and camping in the wilderness. Ladhak celebrates a numbers of monastic festivals - annual events of the major monasteries primarily in winters. The month of September, hosts the Ladhak Festival, that gives a peek into the richness, depth and pageantry of Ladakh's centuries-old culture, traditions and folk heritage. One can witness the best samples of the region's performing arts, Archery contests and the Ladhak Polo Cup.
Restaurants in Ladakh
1. Chemrey Monastery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Phyang Monastery
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. Lamayuru
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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
5. Likir Monastery
6. Kloster Hemis
7. Alchi Monastery
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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...
