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Ladakh CallingLeh is the capital of ladakh and is located on the banks of Indus river. It’s a busy town with large quantities of tourists flooding it each year. There are mud brick houses all around the city. Sight seeing places can be reached easily by foot. There are numerous places to see here. There are numerous places to see here. |
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Duration: 6Days & 5Nights onwards |
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Leh Ladakh tours will take you to different parts of this beautiful land, which is an abode to the distinctive flora-fauna, historical culture and monasteries, mighty mountain ranges and white water rivers. You can visit the local markets to get a taste of the local culture and high altitude lakes to see the wonders created by nature.
Ladakh, the land of high passes, is a rocky realm that will show you it’s different sides every time you will blink your eyes in amazement, looking around. I call this holy land with many names such as trekker’s paradise, ultimate adventure destination, land of magical illusion and so on. I see the increasing number of tourists, thronging to this cold desert under blue sky, for visiting monasteries, trekking and cycling on the dangerous rocky trails of the valleys and river rafting in white water rivers.
Its is at a height of about 14,270 ft. & is 134 km long. The lake is 5 kms wide at its broadest point. All together it covers 604 sq. km.
It is 250 km from Leh, this rough journey takes about 6 to 7 hours. The last 60 kms is a complete rugged drive.
A Tibetan Buddhist Gompa (monastery) in Kargil District, Western Ladakh, situated on the Srinagar - Kargil - Leh road which is at a height of 3,510 m.
The hill is alleged to have magnetic properties strong enough to pull cars uphill and force passing aircraft to increase their altitude in order to escape magnetic interference.
Diskit Gompa is the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh, northern India.
It is a Buddhist white-domed stupa on a hilltop in Chanspa, built in the year 1991 by Japanese Buddhist Bhikshu Gyomyo Nakamura.
The palace, mostly in ruins now, was built first in 1655, by the king of Ladakh, Deldan Namgyal. It was used as a summer retreat by the kings of Ladakh.
Alchi Monastery or Alchi Gompa is a Buddhist monastery, known more as a monastic complex of temples in Alchi village.
This district of Ladakh lies near the Line of Control facing Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan to the west, and Kashmir valley to the south.
If you are on a Ladakh tour and want to experience the magic of this land fully, I recommend you to start the tour with the treks to various valleys like Markha valley trek, Darcha Padum trail, Lamayuru Stok trail and so on. Next are the monasteries that fall en route to these rocky trails and valleys. There are more than 36 monasteries in Ladakh like Hemis, Likir, Alchi, Thiksey, Spituk, etc, which are famous for their traditional customs and cultural heritage. During the Ladakh tour, I would recommend you to not to miss the tour to the high altitude lakes and passes such as Pangong tso lake, Khardungla pass, Changla pass, etc. In addition, there are cycling, wildlife, jeep and motorbike tours also available in most areas of Ladakh.
Monasteries here are also one of the major attractions of the tourists visiting this beautiful valley of Ladakh & there are about 36 Monasteries in Ladakh.
It is the most exciting of adventure activity. A Yak can be hired to see the flora and fauna of trans-Himalayan desert
Camel safari, another way to move around in the valley. The Bactrian camels, which were once used as pack animals are quite popular these days as a convenient mode of transport.
Jeep Safari is the best possible way to explore the serene beauty of the Ladakh valley spread across hundreds of miles.
It is often called "The Gateway of Ladakh", it has become famous as the second coldest inhabited place in the world by virtue of the intense cold that descends upon the valley.
If you wish to take some memories from the world's highest hill station, then shopping in Ladakh is the ideal choice. One can find traditional curios & all kinds of trinkets in the colorful markets of Ladakh.
The hill is alleged to have magnetic properties strong enough to pull cars uphill and force passing aircraft to increase their altitude in order to escape magnetic interference.
Ladakh is famous as the latest destination of outdoor enthusiasts all around the world. You can do it all here from river rafting in the wild currents of river Indus and Zanskar, cycling and motorbiking on the high altitude passes, paragliding and skiing. These activities are based on the level of skills that adventurer has.
Ladakh is the place for mountaineers, with its natural charm and beauty. Leh attracts mountain climbers from all across the globe.
Cycling in ladakh offers a thrilling experience for tthe ones who wish or dream of cycling through the highest mountain range in the world. Cyclists of all levels are welcome!!!
Kayaking on the Zanskar river is completely self supported, it passes through the steep gorges carved out by the river over years. The gorges in Zanskar has been referred to as 'Grand Canyon' by many explorers.
If you have the love for mountains and love the pure breeze brushing your face on exhilaration of biking then Ladakh is your destination.
Gets your adrenaline pumping and thumping, squealing with delight as their rafts bounce against the rocks in the river and ride high on the rapids along the way as they cruise.
Lovers of trekking have unending opportunities in this region. The landscape is such that trekkers of all level find it extremely interesting to trek through the various routes of Ladakh.
One can enjoy skiing in the long and high slopes of the snowy mountain ranges and experience a difference.
For the people who live for the thrill of life, Leh Ladakh tours provide the ultimate adrenaline rush to you in the form of white water river rafting. There are a number of spots here where you can try this sport out, even if you are a beginner at it. You can visit the mighty rivers like Indus river, Zanskar river, etc, to do rafting in the wild currents of these enigmatic white water rivers.
River rafting Ladakh
Zanskar River Expedition
If you are a motor biking enthusiast and happen to be on a Leh Ladakh tour, you are in luck. With zigzag trails and narrow turns, you will enjoy riding your mean machine through the silk routes of these gorgeous valleys of Leh and Ladakh. Motor biking through this cold desert on your tour, you can discover the true essence of this land that is hidden behind the serene landscapes and mighty peaks of the valleys.
There is no dearth of MTB bikes in Leh and Ladakh, which can be hired on rental basis from the shops in the town. You can use this eco-friendly mode of transportation to get to places faster than the others and see the scenic beauty of the high altitude valleys. There are a number of routes and valleys, which you can cover by making the Leh Ladakh tour on cycle.
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Leh, Ladakh tour is blessed with the most beautiful geographic locations. It has Karakoram Ranges on one side, The Himalayan range on another and Zanskar on the third. Being surrounded by mountains all the side, it has several valleys, untamed forests and many passes on all its route.
Leh is the base point for most of the treks in Ladakh. Mostly people take the Manali to Leh highway if they are coming by road to Leh. Or several prefer flying directly into the town, Leh is the only town which has an airport by the way. Either treks begin from Leh or you drive to the start point from Leh and then start the trek.
Ladakh has such a cold climate that it is advisable for everyone who is new to be well prepared for the cold. Bring proper clothes, sleeping bags, boots, medications and other required equipments for the trek. Leh Ladakh tour and Ladakh tourism is awesome place for adventures people.