With breathtaking views, Leh Ladakh will be the ideal solution for all that’s disturbing your peace. Plan the trip now!
Making mountain trips and foggy mornings a goal for the coming months. Time to explore, situated in the great Himalayas, two places with heavenly beauty and the breathtaking views of the bright blue sky and terrains is Leh-Ladakh. Leh is about 3505 meters above sea level and holds a magical charm. Whereas, Ladakh is a cold desert with magnetic hills and pristine beauty. Both these places are heaven on earth for all thrill-seekers. From exceptional trekking routes and feeling those desert mountains, everyone is going to fall in love with this place. For those, who want to explore different cultures, Ladakh is your place with so many festivals, dance, drama, and singing. Usually known as a perfect road trip destination has now become the admired place to have an amazing time with friends or family. The traveler inside you knows the aura of this place and has kept this one on the bucket list travel destinations for a long time now. Well, consider this a sign and plan that trip, but before that keep these facts and other interesting information about places to explore, food to eat, and fun activities to indulge in handy while enjoying the marvelous attraction. Travel, because money returns time doesn’t!
Ladakh is your place with so many festivals, dance, drama, and singing.
Must-Visit Places
Starting with the ideal place to visit, Pangong Lake, around 160kms from Ladakh is at a height of 4,267 m above sea level and is regarded as the largest brackish water lake in Asia. The pleasant weather and crystal blue water will steal your heart in just one glance. Capture all moments while here to cherish for a lifetime. History geeks, Shanti stupa should be on top of your travel list. Placed on a hilltop at Changspa honors’ 2500 years of Buddhism. It was built by a Japanese Buddhist and holds astonishing statues and books. During the nighttime, this white doomed shrine looks charming as ever.
Ladakh is marked as a desert with amazing wildlife and is now home to around 200 snow leopards. Having said that, Hemis National Park can also be visited to witness wilds in the purest form. Magnetic hill is another tourist spot to get all those perfect pictures for your next vacation posts.
The pleasant weather and crystal blue water will steal your heart in just one glance.
Hidden Gems In Leh-Ladakh
This place still remains secluded with so much in store yet to be explored by all nature lovers and adventure freaks. We have brought to you some awe-inspiring places like these, starting with Hanle, which is home to a monastery with 10 monks. It is close to the Chinese border and therefore is a sensitive area that requires special permission from the government of India. However, the view is worth watching and promises to bring you peace. Tiruth, a town situated in Nubra Valley with a lot of monasteries is yet again a beautiful place to visit. While in the Nubra Valley you should check out the Yarab Tso Lake near Panamik.
Uleytokpo, a small village around 60kms from Leh, is an ideal camping area covered by the charms of the Indus Valley which can be explored if you are someone who is big on adventure. Trekkers will find joy in Rumtse, a tiny settlement with greenery on the sides and river banks; it keeps you at ease at all times and ensures healing.
Tiruth, a town situated in Nubra Valley with a lot of monasteries is yet again a beautiful place to visit.
Local Mouth Watering Dishes
Trying out local food while traveling to any new place is always fun. The cuisine in Ladakh is so from India and that’s what makes it more tempting to try. It isn’t spicy at all and originates from Tibet. Barley flour is called tsampa. Thukpa, Momos, Tingmo, Chutagi, Chang are some dishes to absolutely not miss testing. Thukpa is the most popular dish and is made of noodle and vegetable soup made with wheat or barley flour and tastes delicious. As for drinks, Chang is another traditional alcoholic beverage and is Ladakh’s local beer. Fill that tummy while exploring the magnificent place with these dainty dishes!
The cuisine in Ladakh is so from India and that’s what makes it more tempting to try. It isn’t spicy at all and originates from Tibet.
Interesting Facts About Leh-Ladakh
The Ladakhis follow the Tibetan Calendar which every third year has 13 months with no name but just numbers.
Located in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh is the highest plateau located 3000m above sea level.
Ladakh has a pink tea made with tea levels, butter, and salt developed by monks as a tradition.
The largest national park covering 4,400 square km of wildlife is the Hemis National Park of Ladakh.
Ladakh is home to around 225 bird species and witnesses some rarest birds like Robins, Finches, Redstarts, and many others.
If you want to try Mountain Biking, Ladakh is the place.
Kung-Fu is taught to women and you will witness many practicing during your trip. It is no longer just limited to men.
Lastly, it is the land of great monasteries.
Ladakh is home to around 225 bird species and witnesses some rarest birds like Robins, Finches, Redstarts, and many others.
