Leh Ladakh TourDestinations

Ladakh lies at an altitude from 9000 feet to 25170 feet. At these heights, you are on the roof of the world! As the highest inhabited land in the world. Ladakh is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and culture. Ladakh is a region in India totally isolated from the modern world. An authentic land with beautiful Buddhist Monasteries, Valleys and Passes. Hear one can see Khardung La - at 18,200 feet, Zoji La at 14,000 feet, Taglang La at 17,200 feet height. It is also referred “Little Tibet” as it has been strongly influenced by Tibetan culture. The largest town is Leh and the second largest town is Kargil. Hemis Festival is very famous festival in Ladakh. It is held in Hemis Monastery. One can see also Shey Monastery and Thiksey Monastery.

Leh Palace - The construction of the palace was started in 1553 AD by Tsewang Namgyal, the founder of the Namgyal dynasty of Ladakh in 1553 and was completed by his nephew Sengge Namgyal in 17th century. Leh Palace is nine storeys high; the upper floors accommodated the royal family,In 19th century Dogra Forces took control of Ladakh. The royal family shifted to Stock Palace.

Shey Monastery – The Shey Monastery was built Deldon Namgyal in 1655, in the memory of his late father, Singay Namgyal. Within the palace complex, a monastery was build. The monastery is noted for its giant copper with gilded gold statue of a seated Shakyamuni Buddha.

Thiksey Monastery – Thiksey Monastery is the largest monastery in Leh. The monastery is famous for its architecture and its location. The 12 storey monastery has 10 temples, assembly hall, and residence for 120 monks and nunnery. In this complex many items of Buddhist art such as stupas, statues, thangkas, wall paintings and swords. One of the main points of interest is the Maitreya (future Buddha) Temple which is installed to commemorate the visit of the 14th Dalai Lama to this monastery in 1970.

Hemis Monastery – Hemis Monastery existed before the 11th century.The monastery was re-established in 1672 by the Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal. The annual Hemis festival honoring Padmasambhava is held here in early June.