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City Information
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Leh
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Leh, the capital of Ladakh, situated at a height of 3505 meters, is a beautiful destination with so many attractions and is the centre of Tibetan-Buddhist Culture for ages. Its colorful gompas have attracted devout Buddhists from all over the globe. Besides, it is also a
favorite hiking locale and is known for some of the best hikes in the country. The main attractions of this area include the Leh Khar Palace, Leh Monastery, Leh Mosque, Tsemo Gompa and the Stok Palace Museum.
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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.
Namgyal Tsemo Gompa, The Namgyal Tsemo Gompa, built in 1430, contains 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.
Shanti Stupa, The Shanti Stupa was built by a Japanese order and was opened by the Dalai Lama in 1985. From the top, one can view the exotic locales nearby. The stupa is located at a distance of 3 km from the Fort Road.
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Access by Air:
There are usually daily flights operating from July to October and 4 days a week from November to June from Delhi & Jammu.
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Access by Rail:
The nearest railhead is Jammu (690 km), which is linked to the rest of the country by express trains.
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Access by Road:
Leh can be reached on a state highway, from Srinagar (387 kms).
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