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Leh
is one of the favorite tourist destinations located in the northernmost
parts of the country. The capital of the Ladakh district, Leh is towards the
eastern parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Lapped in the snow-covered fringes of
the Himalayas, Leh has been the center of Tibetian-Buddhist culture since
ages. It's Gompas have attracted devout Buddhists from all over the world.
Besides, it is also a favourite trekking and hiking spot and is known for
some of the best hikes and treks in the country.
Sightseeing at Leh -
Leh Palace : A miniature version of the Potala in Lhasa, the Leh
Palace is one of the major attractions here. The palace was built in the
17th century and is now dilapidated and deserted. It was the home of the
royal family until they were exiled to Stok in the 1830s. Above the palace,
at the top of the Namgyal hill, is the Victory Tower, built to commemorate
Ladakh's victory over the Balti Kashmir armies in the early 16th century.
The Namgyal Tsemo Gompa : Built in 1430, it consists of a
three-story high Buddha image and ancient manuscripts and frescoes. The fort
above this gompa is ruined, but the views of Leh from here are
breathtakingly beautiful.
Sankar Gompa : The Sankar gompa is located a couple of kilometers
north of the town center. The gompa belongs to the Gelukpa order and has an
impression of the Buddhist deity Avalokiteshwara Padmahari or Chenresig.
Shanti Stupa : The Shanti Stupa was built by a Japanese order and
was opened by the Dalai Lama in 1985. One can view the exotic locales nearby
from here. The stupa is located at a distance of 3 km from the Fort Road.
Alchi Gompa : Seventy kilometers from Leh, on the banks of river
Indus, is the Alchi gompa dating back to the 11th century. It is a famous
monastery with a widely renowned collection of paintings.
Hemis Gompa : At a distance of 45 km south of Leh, Hemis is one of
the biggest gompas in Ladakh. Built in 1630, it belongs to the red sect,
Brokpa.
Matho Gompa : Situated on the opposite bank of the Indus across
Thikse, the Matho gompa was established in the first half of the 16th
century and has a valuable collection of old and beautiful thangkas, some in
the form of 'mandalas.' Its annual festival of oracles in early March is an
important event in the Ladakhi religious calendar.
Shey Gompa : Until the 16th century, the Shey
gompa was the royal residence. It is located at a distance of 15 km south of
Leh. This Palace Monastery has the largest statue of Maitreya Buddha (the
Buddha to come) in Ladakh.
Spituk Gompa : At a distance of 8 km from Leh, standing majestically
on top of a hillock overlooking the Indus Valley, lies the Spituk Gompa. It
was built in the 15th century and houses a collection of ancient masks,
antique arms, icons and thangkas. Higher up the hill is the Mahakal Temple,
containing the shrine of Vajrabhairava.
Hemis National Park : Hemis High-Altitude National Park in Leh is
the largest high-altitude reserve of India. This is a place worth visiting.
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Pass Biking Tour : (14 Nights - 15 Days)
Delhi - Manali - Marrhi Nallah - Rohtang - Koksar - Sissu - Gondla - Tandi - Keylong - Gemur - Jispa - Darcha - Patseo - Baralacha La - Bharatpur - Sarchu - Brandy Nallah - Gata Loops - Naki la - Lachungla - Pang - More Plains - Tanglangla - Rumtse - Gya - Upshi - Karu - Leh - Delhi
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Delhi - Manali - Marrhi - Gondla - Jispa - Zing Zing Bar - Sarchu - Takh - Pang - Rumtse - Upshi - Leh
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Leh Attractions
