Location: Ladakh
Top Things to do in Ladakh
Top 10 Museums in Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir
Bounded by the Karakoram and Himalayan mountains, Ladhak is the largest province in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The landscape of Ladhak, a high altitude desert, is defined by craggy, barren cliffs and plateaus. Ladhak is a favorite among adventure sports enthusiasts, offering unique adventures in trekking, mountaineering and white water rafting. While rafting options are available on both Indus and Zanskar rivers, the Zanskar course is more difficult and exciting. The trekking options range from short, day-long walks to visit monuments or monastic settlements to long, trans-mountain treks involving weeks of walking and camping in the wilderness. Ladhak celebrates a numbers of monastic festivals - annual events of the major monasteries primarily in winters. The month of September, hosts the Ladhak Festival, that gives a peek into the richness, depth and pageantry of Ladakh's centuries-old culture, traditions and folk heritage. One can witness the best samples of the region's performing arts, Archery contests and the Ladhak Polo Cup.
Restaurants in Ladakh
1. Unlock Hundurman - Museum of Memories
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Hundurman, an abandoned Purgi settlement in Kargil located at the LOC (Line of Control), came under the territory of India post 1971 Indo-Pak conflict. The rediscovery of the settlement in the form of artefacts and memories has evolved into a living museum.. The experience is designed to give visitors a unique perspective into the history and culture of an otherwise unknown settlement of Kargil.
2. Old Raku House
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
The Old Raku House in main Tukcha, Leh is the official centre of the Flowering Dharma and the Alphonso Club. Nestled in the midst of quiet and serene poplar grove, Raku House is just at a distance of 15 minute walk from the Leh Market and is an excellent example of traditional Ladakhi House / Architecture.
3. Gyap-Thago Heritage Home
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Rangdum Monastery
5. Hall of Fame
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4.5 based on 1,741 reviews
Reviewed By RJTK
wonderful army museum is built by Indian Army with two floor with different kind of weaponry and apparels of army. it was built in memory of those brave Indian soldiers who gave their life in war with Pakistan.you got to see this museum...
6. Indian Astronomical Observatory
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By gsuhas - Pune District, India
At remote corner of northern boundary , some 300 kms from Leh, is at 15000 ft (4500 meters) altitude. Main mirror is of 2 meter diameter, remotely operated from Bangalore. The village has only one hope stay with 12 beds
7. Munshi Aziz Bhat Museum of Central Asian and Kargil Trade Artifacts
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
A family-operated, Public Museum dedicated to preserving the life and legacy of Munshi Aziz Bhat - A Silk Route trader, pioneer, visionary, social entrepreneur, collector, patriot, husband and father. Our museum offers anyone who visits, a rare glimpse into the Indian and Central Asian trader culture of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Through its collection of artifacts and mercantile items, the museum exhibits the range of goods and services that were transported on the many maritime and overland trajectories of the Silk Routes. Apart from the commerce, the Silk Route memorabilia at the museum is an enduring peek into the lives of the many merchants, horsemen, herders, pilgrims, artisans, nomads and farmers who traversed these trader routes and evolved a culture that saw its ultimate demise with the growth of mechanized trade and reorganization of boundaries in the post-independence era.
8. Stok Palace Museum
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4.0 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By GlobalTravelerCritic - Agra, India
Stok Palace Museum has great details of antiques that past and present kings and their family has been using over the years. The King and Queen Dresses, photographs, coins, utensils, arm gear, and weapons. It gives a great insight into the lives of Ladhaki people and their kingdom, The museum is located inside Stolk Palace. It also has an open-air restaurant serving delicious food. Must Visit
9. Balti Heritage House and Museum
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4.0 based on 10 reviews
This heritage house is around 140 years old and it has been converted into a museum which showcases old traditional attires, heirlooms, antiques and more
Reviewed By Lovers_paradise
The Balti Heritage Home in Turtuk is one of the heritage homes where several generations have lived for centuries. It’s built in an old style with low-height roofs, very small windows to avoid cold air coming in during winters and storage rooms in the basement. You can see several arms, dishes, royal gifts, dresses, furs dating 400 years back inside the house. The entrance cost to the museum is 50 rupees. There are four small rooms which you can explore in ten minutes. Nevertheless, there is an extra value if any of the family members can explain to you what you see. There are presents from kings of the land, some old technology of cooking and several other interesting facts. The Balti Heritage Home is in the upper part of the village. There is a rooftop restaurant where you can try Balti cuisine.
