Location: Leh
Top Things to do in Leh
Top 10 Free Things to do in Leh, Jammu and Kashmir
The Ladakh capital city of Leh lies near the eastern parts of Jammu and Kashmir, on the crossroads of the historic "Silk Route" from Sinkiang to West Asia and to the plains of India. The humbling monasteries of Shey, Hemis, Alchi, Thikse and Lamayuru will nurture your spiritual needs, and the landscape of Leh provides for a number of adventure activities including mountaineering, white-water rafting and trekking along the Markha Valley.
Restaurants in Leh
1. Pangong Tso
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5.0 based on 3,466 reviews
Reviewed By LataV - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This is one of the few endorheic basins in India...i.e the water does not naturally flow as a outlet to another water body like a river etc. This is also a salt water lake which lies in India and China and no prize for guessing why it does not have any kind of marine life or flora habituating its waters. In fact a line of control also lies within the lake...While this part of the review takes care of some hard facts pertaining to the lake...now comes the amazing magical part. No visit to Leh can be complete without a visit to this mesmerising lake. The colour of the lake is a reflection of the sky at any point of the day. The water is always calm and peaceful with little gentle waves touching the shores silently. Its so still that you can actually hear your own breath when the man made noise around you comes to a stop. The best way to visit this place is to stay overnight as one then gets to see the lake in its various moods and time....in the afternoon under the blazing day sun, in the evening while the sun is setting , the early morning sun-rise. Each of these bring a different facet of this beautiful water body and should not be missed. There are many camps lining up the Pangong Tso and its worth its while to stay back at one of these.
2. De Pashmina Emporium
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5.0 based on 102 reviews
Visit us to get the real feel of Cashmere Fabric and get your eyes pleased with beautiful handmade carpets. workmanship of highly skilled craftsmen
Reviewed By sheenad206 - Inverness, United Kingdom
I have just bought another silk carpet from Omar via the internet and am delighted with it. I only saw photos of it beforehand and a good written description. It was relatively easy to pay for and it arrived within a week to Scotland so a great service all together. Would definitely recommend. High quality beautiful carpets.
3. Stok Kangri
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By Karnikeya
Climbed it this summer with my 3 close cousins. This one ticks all the boxes, scenic beauty, challenging , amazing people on the trail and more. We heard it may close down for a bit on account of ecological damage so if you do manage to go please respect the mountain. Do not underestimate it though, it is on the boundary between trekking and climbing and altitude speaks for itself. We got rain lower down and snow from base camp onwards so made the last section technical with use of ropes and crampons etc. the summit ridge is steep and exposed and tricky under snow and ice, so you need to be comfortable with at least a class 3 scramble. Summit day is also long with 1200 meters to climb and you need to summit early morning if snowed in or you turn back. Little objective danger though I. E no hanging seracs etc. I suggest the Stok la route which is prettier and longer and much better for acclimatising as you cross a 4900 meter pass and descend ahead of climbing. Take the time to acclimatise well or you will suffer and hate it on summit day. Overall truly amazing and also keep a few days for Leh and surrounds as this is a culturally fascinating area.
4. Mero Expedition
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Trekking is our passion and travel is in blood. Since 1990 we are helping fellow travelers to make their Ladakh visit successful. Right from travel and acclimatization advice, weather updates to first class accommodation, trek itineraries and provisions for individual and group treks such as guides, pony, equipment are done by us. We also rent good quality trekking equipment such as tents, sleeping bags, shoes to technical climbing gear as ropes, ice axe, snow shoes, ice pittons, gloves and jackets at very reasonable rates to the climbers, trekkers or campers. Mero provides assistance in all treks in Ladakh, peak climbing such as Stok Kangri, Kang Yatse, Nun & Kun, Rafting, Rock climbing, Guided tours and all travel related help in Ladakh. The owner Mr. Sonam Yangjor has completed mountaineering courses - basic & advanced as well as search and rescue with first class from NIM and has been a guide in Ladakh mountains for over 10 years.
5. Ladakh Backpackers
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5.0 based on 105 reviews
Ladakh Backpackers is a travel and alternative tourist experience that takes you from a bird's eye view of this stunning environment to the up-close and personal touch of cozy home-stays, off-beat trails and conventional resorts in the midst of majestic snow-clad mountains. We organise Trekking and Mountain Expedition, Monastery Tours, Cultural Tours. Ladakh Backpackers in the recent years has emerged as one of the Best Travel Companies in Ladakh. Feel free to contact us if you are looking forward to plan your trip with the Best Travel Agent in Leh Ladakh.
6. Phyang Monastery
7. Prayer Wheel
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4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By Sagarsahab - Mumbai, India
Being a visitor to Leh Ladakh i wanted to learn more about their culture , Everything about Leh was interesting Buddhism the spinning of wheeel and Saying "OM MANI PADME HUM" this was taught by monk to me at monestry ..and our Driver (name Ring Xing ) he provided us knowledge about every place we visit, people of Leh Ladakh are very helpful, honest and hard working. Drivers skills are best driving cars, tempos on hilly region they drive the best.
8. Chemre Gompa Monastery
9. Shanti Stupa
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4.5 based on 690 reviews
Reviewed By LetsGoSightseeing - Noida, India
Shanti Stupa is the chorten on the hilltop that can be seen from almost anywhere in Leh. We also got a panoramic view of the sprawling city from the Stupa. It holds the relics of the Buddha at its base. It's religious significance for Buddhists & affords sweeping views of the surrounding landscape. This makes it a well-frequented destination.
10. Gurdwara Pathar Sahib
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4.5 based on 1,263 reviews
Reviewed By Harjasstravels - Amritsar, India
Hello Frineds,,, First a Big Thanks to Sikh Indian Army for well managed the Gurudwara Shri Pather Sahib ji,,, Great Admin,,,,,, Big Salute for Every Thing ,,,,,
