Top places you should visit during your trip to Ladakh

Ladakh is located in the extreme northern part of India. For many travelers, it is a dream destination to be. This amazing place offers lots of adventure opportunities and leisure experiences. It is at a height of about 3,542m above sea level amidst the mighty Himalayas. It is filled with scenic beauty and boasts of having several alluring lakes, monasteries, and palaces.

Top sightseeing places to be in Ladakh

• Diskit Monastery: It is among the Best places to visit in Ladakh and should be included in the itinerary. Nubra Valley is considered to be the largest and oldest monastery here. It exudes an aura of soothing and healing touch. This monastery was established by Changzem Tserab Zangpo during the 14^th You can find an iconic statue of 106 ft. long carved here of Cho Rinpoche atop the hill, right below the monastery.

• Hemis National Park: It was established in 1981 and is referred to as India’s Snow Leopard Capital. It shelters the world’s highest snow leopard density. The park is also considered to be the northern Himalayas’ sole national park, being home to 73 bird species and 16 mammal species. If you love bird watching, you may visit Rumbak Valley. Markha Valley Trek goes right inside Hemis. Contacting the Best travel agencies in Leh will allow you to visit all the important sight-seeing places in this region.

• Shanti Stupa: It is located at a distance of 5 kilometers from Leh, the capital of Ladakh. This white-domed Chorten is established in Chanspa on a hilltop, built around 1983 & 1991. The Japanese monks had commissioned this stupa to celebrate 2500 years being prevalent for over 2500 years and to encourage world peace. Its walls have gilt panels depicting Lord Buddha’s life and his attaining Nirvana. Travelers can meditate at the Buddha Hall and enjoy the stunning views of sunset & sunrise.

• Pangong Tso Lake: This lake is located on the Indo-China border at a height of about 4,350m and a distance of 160 kilometers from Leh city. It is also referred to as ‘Hollow Lake’ and is among the largest saltwater lakes in Asia, covering about 100 kilometers. One-third of this lake is present in Eastern Ladakh while the remaining is in Tibet. It runs rock solid during the winter season. Ice skating festival is celebrated here during this time. Travelers will require obtaining an Inner Line Permit to visit this lake. Bird watchers can also get to view cranes, ducks, and seagulls flying here.

• Royal Leh Palace: It is located on Tsemho Hill and was constructed in 1553 A.D. Here once resided the Leh’s royal family. The palace is quite similar in its looks like that of Lhasa’s Potala Palace, but a bit smaller in size. This 9-storied structure is also referred to as Lhachen Palkhar. It is presently converted into a museum displaying royal belongings, costumes, murals, jewelry items, etc.

• Magnetic Hill: It is located at a distance of 30 kilometers from Leh city and on Baltik-Kargil-Leh National Highway. Basically, it is a gravity hill known for its unique magnetic properties, such that a vehicle can be pulled neutrally uphill without its motors running. Even passing aircraft can be found to increase their altitude just to escape its magnetic interference.