Places to visit in Ladakh in 2021

Ladakh is the best place to experience the bound of beauty in India. It is known as the 'Land of the High Passes'. This region situated in the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir to the extended glacier of the Karakoram Range. It is linked to the highest mountains the Great Himalayas to the south and Karakoram region. Leh is the largest town in Ladakh following Kargil. Basically, Ladakh culture is linked up to Buddhism and Tibetan culture. It gives an outlook of unique Indian Tibetan walls as well as Buddhism linings. Explore the Ladakh beauty and book today your LadakhTour Packages.

How to Reach:  By Air Leh airport, By Bus from Srinagar and Manali, By Bike, Leh-Srinagar highway, Leh-Manali highway, the nearest airport connected to Leh is IGI Delhi.

Best Time to Visit: Mid-September to Mid-October.

Culture in Leh Ladakh

Leh Ladakh contains a Buddhist lifestyle of nature. Centuries ago Buddhist monasteries built and bring tourists to Leh Ladakh. Beautiful ancient scripted large pillars symbol of peace impact deep on tourist's hearts. They present the ethnicity, culture & lifestyle of various festivals. The culture & lifestyle supports the tourist in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

People of Ladakh

The people of Leh Ladakh originally belong from the Indo Aryan ethnicity. While people who migrated from Tibet followed up their religion in Leh Ladakh. Mostly the central Ladakh area people live by Tibetan peoples. The eastern end of Ladakh and Nubra valley contains the Muslim population. Regarding the west area, the Afghans population intermingled with local community people residing since there for years now.

The main original population of Ladakh belongs to Dards those who are Indo Aryan. But Tibetan people settle here and now it's a population of Tibetans are larger than Dards. Muslim communities in Ladakh known as Arghons who are resulted in the interconnection with other Kashmiris populations.

CULTURE

The Leh Ladakh people follow Tibetan culture close to with Tibet. Thukpa and Sampo are the most known cuisines in Ladakh. Nowadays people are influenced by Central Asian cuisine styles than among all. The architecture is also influenced by the Tibetan style. The religion of state follows by both influencers of Tibetan and Buddhist culture religion.

LIFESTYLE

Not only culture but also influences the lifestyle in Leh Ladakh. Throughout the year people engage in gompas and monastic rituals. Women equally enjoy independence as a man both within and outside of the home. They equally take part in various religions and social gatherings of childbirth, festivals, and marriages. The most appreciated fact that women have given privilege regarding all rights, freedom, and respect in Ladakh as compared to other northern states.

Sham Valley

Hall of Fame - The construction done by the Indian Army. The buildings scripted with eminent defense personalities, biographies, images and weapons use in the Kargil war. All weapons images depict the belongings of the enemy soldiers of the war.

·   Gurudwara Pathar Sahib - A Gurudwara Pathar Sahib built-in 1517. It was constructed in the memory of Guru Nanak away from Leh about 25 miles and 3600mtrs. The Gurudwara open from 6:00am to 7:00pm on the days of the week. People bow down at the holy shrine to seek blessings. Langer distributed in the form of food. People do Seva distributing food, wash dishes, cooking food with full devotion. Indian Army takes care of the Gurudwara.

·     Sangam (Confluence) - The Confluence located in the Ladakh at Nimu. Both the rivers Indus and Zanskar runs along by side. The rivers merged with each other to form a beautiful flown together.

Magnetic Hill - Magnetic Hill located on the Leh - Srinagar national highway around 27km from Leh. This place is popular for magnetic hill feature which draws stationary vehicles up the slope defying the law of gravity. Even instance of vehicles gathering speed of 20km per hour have also been observed. It is the most popular attraction among tourists in Sham Valley.

 Shanti Stupa

Shanti Stupa is the most peaceful and spiritual Buddhist monument place. It is located on a hill in Changspa Leh. You can see the beautiful sunrise and sunset panoramic landscape views. The monument constructed in 1991 by Japanese BuddhistBhikshuGyomo Nakamura. The stupa is divided into two parts firstly Buddha idol depicting Buddha birth, death and about defeating the devils. Another level indicates all the teachings of Buddha. Regarding constructed with white - dome Tibetan structure devoted to Buddhism.

 Khardugla La - Pass

Khardungla Pass denotes 'Pass of Lower Castle' located away from Leh to the Nubra Valley in Ladakh. Consider the Highest Motorable Road in the world as signs put up by the Border Roads Organization. Khardunga Pass is the gateway to the north Nubra and Shyok Valley and the most comfortable time to visit in the summer season between May to September. Don't miss to enjoy Maggie at the highest point of Khardunga - La.

 Nubra Valley

Nuba Valley is the highest Motorable road of Khardungla Pass in the world. Nubra Valley average altitude is about 10000 feet. White Sand Dunes (camel ride) at Hunder popular among Nubra Valley known as the Orchard of Ladakh. They offer Arabian nights like two-humped camels to the tourists. Diskit considers being the largest and oldest monastery in the valley, tri - armed valley to the northeast. It has become the commercial hub and pasture on the landscape roadside of the village called Chamba showing a beautiful view of pink and yellow roses in summer while lavender carpets in post-monsoon weather. Nubra Valley remains close in the cold snow conditions.

Turtuk

Turtuk is a beautiful village in Nubra Valley, inhabited by a mix of Mangaols and Aryans. It is situated on the banks of Shayok River & between the mountains of Karakoram and Himalayan ranges. The village contains approximately 25000 populations. It is an open village to foreign as well as domestic tourists. On 21st March, Turtuk Ladakh people celebrate the Nawroz festival with traditional music, folk songs, dances and polo matches every year. The village has an amazing view of apricot trees, plots of canals of freshwater and patches of vegetables. Old Turtuk Mosque lies in the center of Turtuk You. It has a unique feature of a wooden minaret with a spiral staircase. The Indian army took care of the villagers.

Pan gong

Pan gong Lake is the famous lake taken for several shooting films. It is also known as "High Grassland Lake". Consider being the highest saltwater lakes in the world about the altitude of 14,270 above sea level. The lake is approximately 300 feet deep inside. You can walk also on the frozen lake in the winter. The changing colors of the lake into blue, green and red looks attractive.

Camp at lakesidebh at night presented glittering sky with awesome weather. Enjoying delicious food under moonlight can is a perfect romantic date for you. Start your morning with the bright sunrise on the lake side. Most pretty view of chanting & migrating birds beautiful attraction on the lake.

Visit the Chang La Pass the world's third highest pass in India. Changthang is a wildlife sanctuary to see wildlife animals and capture their images.

It is located on the Changtang plateau in eastern Ladakh region. A long narrow lake located in the neighborhood of the Chushul Mountains giving clear view of water.  The famous inspiring movie 3 idiots one shooting scene took place here. It is the same place where Kareena Kapoor confessed her love. Sharukh Khan 2012 movie 'Jab TakHaiJaan' famous dialogue "Terehaath se haathchodna, teresaayonkarukhmodna, terapalatkephirnadekhna, nahinmaafkaroonga main, jab takhaijaan, jab takhaijaan" scene took place at Pangong Lake. Do you also want to explore this pretty place? Don't wait book your Ladakh Tour Packages today at affordable prices.

Tso Moriri

Tso Moriri Lake located in Changthang region of Ladakh. It is one ofthe most beautiful and calm lake in India. It lies under Ramsar site part of wetland known as Tsomoriri Wetland Conservation Reserve. It is consider to be highest altitude of 4595m lake in Indian territory. About 7km  wide in broadness and around 19km long. You were not allowed to construct dams near the banks of the lake. It considers the highest Ramsar site of the world. The place contains natural vegetation of flora and fauna offers you multi - shades of blues of the lake with picturesque landscape romantic view. But, the place is difficult to survive in winters. Tso Moriri is situated around about 240 KMs from Leh town of Ladakh. Tso Moriri Lake is also connected with Pan gong Lake. This island lies in an isolated place where you found peace. You will get to see various species such as Brahmin ducks, bar- headed geese and the Tibetan wolves.

Leh Palace, Stock village and Saboo village

Leh Palace is known as the 'Lhachen Palkar' a former royal palace of the Leh kingdom. It is located in Leh city. It is consider being the biggest tourist attraction among all Leh city. In the 17th century, Leh Ladakh Palace was built under the ruler king Sengge Namgyal dynasty in 1553. Leh Palace also considers one of the tallest buildings of medieval time. The palace provides beautiful outlook ofStok Kangriand Mountains with town surroundings. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) takes care and maintains the palace. The construction of the building completed in the building completed in the 17th century. Sengge Namgyal denotes as 'Lion King'. Leh Palace looks and built similar as Potala Palace of Lhasa. Consider to be the finest building of medieval Tibetan time period of architecture. It is constructed with stones, wood, mud & sand. The nine - storied upper floors were used by royal family and lower floors contain storerooms and stables. In the 19th century, Dongra defeated and tool over Ladakh. Then, royal family had to shift to the Stok Palace. The palace remained to serve wars and also get lots of damage. Presently, many big rooms of palace turned as an exhibition hall of the palace. In the 16th century, the famous Victory Tower constructed in the memorialize battle of Ladakshi soldiers against the Balti Kashmiri soldiers. The tower just lies above the palace. Leh Place is the popular destination among tourists offering beautiful landscapes. A great statue of Buddha gracing the monastery of the Palace. Tibetan thangka displays old images and paintings in the exhibition halls. The Leh Palace contains rich treasures of crowns, jewelry, and ceremonial dresses among all others.

Lamayuru

Lamayuru is the oldest monastery of the Ladakh due to its surrounding topography, known as the Moon land. It is situated at a distance of 127km from Leh. Lamayuru monastery mostly attracts the tourists discovered by the ancient Mahasiddhacharya Naropa. The monastery consists of five buildings but now presently exists in central. It contains around 150 Buddhist monks. The region celebrates two popular annual festivals regarded as the oldest monastery with the lunar landscape picturesquely as a 'Moonscape' ancient monuments manuscript into as Moonscape. Most Popular place for stargazing a shout out to the shutterbugs with friends. It's a perfect place for an adventurous night out to stay. Lamayuru is popular for an Annual festival known as YuruKabgyat of the monastery major center of attraction. Monastery has a small temple devoted to Avalokiteshwara. Wanla Gompa is a sub monastery of Lamayuru that offers a caretaker monk. They are responsible for all rituals of the temple.

Kargil

Kargil consider the second largest town in Ladakh after Leh. It is located on the banks of the Indus Valley. They provide a transit hub with roads towards Leh, Pangdum and Srinagar. Kargil place is mostly famous for its 'Kargil War' between India and Pakistan held in 1999. It offers a famous walk towards the small town of Kargil to Goma Kargil consists of 100 - 200 hops. Tourists mostly visit the Zongkhul, Sunday, and Sani& Rangdum. All these monuments built in Kushan Dynasty under the Kanishka Monastery. Other places to visit near Kargil are Baru, Goma Kargil, Poyen, and Baghi Khumini Kargil.  Basically serves the base for trekking a short trip to Mulbukh Gompa.