Leh Ladakh Attractions

Leh-Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir, India, are known for their serene geographical surroundings, beautiful villages, and colorful cultural programmes. Ladakh is bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Karakoram in the north and the Great Himalaya in the south. The main overland approach to Ladakh is from the Kashmir Valley through the 434-km Srinagar-Leh highway.

Tourist Attractions

Leh-Ladakh region houses several ancient monuments and Buddhist monasteries. Prominent among these are the 17th century Leh Palace, Shey Palace, Stok Palace, and a large number of buildings at Basgo, and Tingmosgang, which served as royal capitals for the Old Kingdom for a brief period of time.

The monasteries (gompas) of Ladakh are the repositories of Buddhist religion and culture. The most famous Buddhist location in Leh is Alchi monastery, while the oldest monastery is that of Lamayuru, which is believed to have been a sacred site for the pre-Buddhist religion known as Bon. Hemis monastery and Hanle monastery are located near the Tibetan border. The monasteries of Thiksey, Likir, Ri-dzong and Spituk represent the Yellow-Hat sect.

Sightseeing of the historic monuments and major Buddhist gompas (monasteries) are the main attractions of Ladakh

Adventure Tourism

Leh-Ladakh offers a variety of options for undertaking adventure activities amidst the spectacular topography of this region. These mainly include river rafting, mountaineering and trekking.

Fair and Festivals

Leh-Ladakh is also a popular destination for participating in Buddhist fairs and festivals. Many of the annual festivals of the Gompas take place in winter. These festivals are marked by colorful dance-dramas in the gompa courtyards. The biggest and most famous of the monastic festivals is that of Hemis, which falls in late June or early July, and is dedicated to Padmasambhava.

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