Luxury & Private Leh Tours 2024/2025

Ladakh is a union territory in the Kashmir region of India. Formerly falling in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh was administered a union territory on 31st October 2019. Extending from the Siachen Glacier to the main Great Himalayas, Ladakh is a land like no other. Dominated by dramatic landscapes, Ladakh is known as the world's coldest desert.

Stunning Gompas (Tibetan Buddhist monasteries), fluttering prayer flags, whitewashed stupas, Ladakh is a riot of intricate murals and red-robed monks. With a culture similar to the Tibetans, the people of Ladakh are friendly and welcoming to tourists.

Ladakh is divided into two districts: district Leh and district Kargil. The former district has a famous town, "Leh", and is a great tourist attraction because of its beautiful monasteries nearby, Shanti Stupa, cafes and Leh Bazaar defining the place's culture.

Things to do in Leh

Leh (Ladakh), a beautiful town in Jammu & Kashmir, is best described as an abode of the Buddhist spiritual aspirants. It is a true representation of splendid beauty with lofty mountains, deep blue water, white dunes, Buddhist monuments, beautiful mosques and warm people. Nestled between the majestic Himalayan and Karakoram ranges, Leh (Ladakh) (Ladakh) is a beautiful land with fantastical and surreal landscapes.

Leh Palace

Built by King Singe Namgyal, in the Tibetan form of architecture, this palace is said to be the inspiration of the famous Potala in Lhasa. The ruins of the old fort built in the 16th century lie beyond this palace on the Tsemo Hill, which a royal residence of the Namgyals.

Shanti Stupa

Built in 1825 AD by King Tsespal Tondup Namgyal, it is a striking palace where the ancient and modern architectures meet together making the beautiful home. Famous for beautiful gardens and the view of sunrise as well as sunset is amazing from the palace.

Thiksey Monastery

It is an outstanding specimen of Ladakhi architecture. Standing on the picturesque top a hillock, the monastery encloses numerous stupas, Thangkas, statues, swords, wonderful wall paintings and a large pillar carved with Buddha’s ideas and preaching, all in a mammoth 12 storied building complex.

Nubra Valley (excursion)

Nubra Valley lies in the union territory of Ladakh at a distance of around 140 Km from Leh. Located on the ancient Silk Route, the valley has Shyok and Nubra rivers snaking through it and some beautiful monasteries. This valley is a literal definition of Heaven on Earth.

Shey Monastery

The first King of Ladakh built this Monastery and is placed on a ridge similar to a knife edge and the approach is decorated with many stupas and shrines. The prime attraction of the monastery is the blue haired Maitreya Buddha of 17.5 m high, which is made with copper and brass and also decorated beautifully with studs of stones.

Stok Palace & Muesuem

A short distance across the Indus river, stands the Stok Palace. Built in 1825 AD by King Tsespal Tondup Namgyal, it is a striking palace where the ancient and modern architectures meet together making the beautiful home. Famous for beautiful gardens and the view of sunrise & sunset is amazing from the palace.

Best Hotels in Leh

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