Leh Ladakh Tour: Land of Incredible Mountains and Monasteries
Leh is provincial capital of Ladakh region. On your Leh Ladakh tours, you would discover the fabulous unique culture and attractions of the place. On landing in Leh, the snow-capped mountains would seem magical in rugged vastness. You are advised to rest immediately after reaching there to get acclimatized to the high altitude conditions. The place is blessed with overwhelming beauty and lovely age-old traditions. The market of Leh is small but has got nice variety of things you would like to take home as souvenirs. The city of Leh is dotted with nice restaurants and cafeterias where you must try the local dishes which are very similar to the Tibetan cuisines. The city is dominated by the impressive Royal Palace built during the 17th century A.D. There are numerous Gompas with numerous Buddhist motifs. As you travel through the city and meet the people, you would realize the people here very polite and happy in their disposition. The feel of the place is very Buddhist as you would discover on your tour to Leh and Ladakh. Apart from the traditional way of life, you would find the place suffused with certain mysticism. Though Leh is home to other religions as well but is mainly Tibetan Buddhism makes Ladakh what it is. After visiting the attractions of the city, you would embark on numerous other attractions of the Leh. Early in the morning, you would set out for visiting fabulous monasteries of Thiksey and Hemis. It is better if you reach Thiksey in the morning and watch majestic Morning Prayer at the monastery. Afterwards, you would visit Hemis monastery which is one of the largest in Leh. At the end of the day, don't forget to visit Shey palace. Ladakh is home to large number tourist attractions. One destination you must visit is
During the course of Leh Ladakh tours, you would visit places like Lamyuru, Phyang and many other monasteries. Ladakh is also known for various festivals held at various monasteries to celebrate numerous occasions. The different aspects of Ladakh life showcased during these festivals. Also you must visit Nubra valley. It would be fascinating taking a ride on the highest motorable road via Khardungla pass to enter Nubra valley. There are lot of people who like to visit Chumathang which is a famous hot water spring believed to have medicinal properties. The Tsomoriri Lake is another popular tourist attraction situated nearby. Here you can watch bird species like bar-headed goose, crested grebe, etc.
Drokpa people of Ladakh are an attraction in themselves. These people are inhabitants of Dahanu Valley. These people have different racial and cultural features even if all of them are Buddhist. Drokpa people constitute a community of 2000 living in five villages. You would visit two villages -Bheema and Dah on your fabulous Leh Ladakh tour. These people are considered the purest Indo-Aryans who have preserved their racial purity throughout the centuries. There numerous other attractions you would visit during the tour. Also don't forget to visit Pangong
Uleytokpo which is considered as the finest camping site. Later, you would visit Spituk monastery on the way. Continuing your journey from here on you would visit Alchi monastery. It is the only built on the plain ground. In the afternoon, you would reach Uleytokpo. Savor the scenic beauty of the place sitting by the riverside. Also visit the Nubra valley riding on the Khardungla pass considered the highest motorable road in the world to enter the valley. You would end up your fantastic Leh Ladakh tour by visiting tourist attractions like Chumathang and Tsomoriri.
During the course of Leh Ladakh tours, you would visit places like Lamyuru, Phyang and many other monasteries. Ladakh is also known for various festivals held at various monasteries to celebrate numerous occasions. The different aspects of Ladakh life showcased during these festivals. Also you must visit Nubra valley. It would be fascinating taking a ride on the highest motorable road via Khardungla pass to enter Nubra valley. There are lot of people who like to visit Chumathang which is a famous hot water spring believed to have medicinal properties. The Tsomoriri Lake is another popular tourist attraction situated nearby. Here you can watch bird species like bar-headed goose, crested grebe, etc.
Drokpa people of Ladakh are an attraction in themselves. These people are inhabitants of Dahanu Valley. These people have different racial and cultural features even if all of them are Buddhist. Drokpa people constitute a community of 2000 living in five villages. You would visit two villages -Bheema and Dah on your fabulous Leh Ladakh tour. These people are considered the purest Indo-Aryans who have preserved their racial purity throughout the centuries. There numerous other attractions you would visit during the tour. Also don't forget to visit Pangong
Uleytokpo which is considered as the finest camping site. Later, you would visit Spituk monastery on the way. Continuing your journey from here on you would visit Alchi monastery. It is the only built on the plain ground. In the afternoon, you would reach Uleytokpo. Savor the scenic beauty of the place sitting by the riverside. Also visit the Nubra valley riding on the Khardungla pass considered the highest motorable road in the world to enter the valley. You would end up your fantastic Leh Ladakh tour by visiting tourist attractions like Chumathang and Tsomoriri.