Location: Ladakh
Top Things to do in Ladakh
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks 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. Ice Stupa Artificial Glaciers
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Dras War Memorial
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5.0 based on 455 reviews
Reviewed By Bobtherider - Vasco da Gama, India
The Kargil War Memorial is a war memorial built by the Indian Army in the town of Dras, commemorating the 1999 Kargil War between India and Pakistan.We took the tour around the war memorial and Paid homage to the brave soldiers who gave their lives to protect our nation. The view of Tiger Hill and the Tololing Range add to the majesty of this place. It was an emotional experience hearing the stories of the soldiers. We felt proud that our Leh / Ladakh's expedition started from the Kargil War Memorial.
3. Karsha Gompa
4. Thiksey Monastery
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4.5 based on 1,730 reviews
Reviewed By GlobalTravelerCritic - Agra, India
Thikse Monastery is a gompa i.e a Tibetan-style monastery that is affiliated with the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It is located on top of a hill in Thiksey approximately 19 kilometers (12 mi) east of Leh. It is noted for its resemblance to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet and is the largest gompa in central Ladakh, notably containing a separate set of buildings for female renunciates. The monastery is located at an altitude of 3,600 meters or say 11,800 ft above sea level. The climb is difficult for many. There is a beautiful Buddha Statue. The site is very old. There is a good restaurant at the foothill of the monastery, but it offers buffet lunch till 3:00 pm, it also has clean rest rooms Great place to visit.
5. Khardung La
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4.5 based on 657 reviews
Reviewed By SavvyFernwehBlog - New Delhi, India
Khardung La pass in Ladakh, India is at a very high altitude of 5,359 meters and is the getaway to Nubra and Shyok valley when you are travelling from Leh. Siachen Glacier lies way up from the Nubra valley ahead. Local summit signs claim Khardung La to be the highest motorable road in the world. Travelers love to get clicked with this signboard. However, It is debatable because there are even higher altitude passes like Mana Pass (5454m, in India-Tibet border), Semo La (5565m, in Tibet) and few others. But undoubtedly, Khardung La is the most popular and frequently travelled pass. We didn't expect such snowfall in Khardung La in Ladakh, India. I was super happy and excited to experience the first proper snowfall in my life in Khardung La, Ladakh. Suddenly it was all white as far as we could see. But Khardung La is a busy tourist route. All the tourist vehicles, bikes, army trucks etc. cross this route to reach Nubra or Shyok valley. So suddenly, there was long traffic congestion. The vehicles fully stopped for a small period of time and started skidding in the snow as soon as they started. All drivers followed instructions and put chains in the tyres. All throughout those freezing weather I found groups of people working outside clearing the snow from the road. Hats off to them and such initiatives. AMS is very common in such high altitude and it is recommended not to remain there too long (20 mins maximum as claimed by the sign boards). During snowfall there are also risks of slippery snow. Some travelers fell and injured themselves. So better to be constantly cautious about the grip of your shoes. There is a temple in the top with many colorful flags. It was also submerged in thick snow. There are also a café and a police check post. We experienced the thickest clumps of snow while driving from Kardungla towards Nubra valley.
6. Likir Monastery
7. Alchi Monastery
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4.5 based on 765 reviews
Reviewed By sonalsrivastv - Lucknow, India
Alchi Monastery is an ultimate historic place... Mesmerizing statues n so many centuries old paintings.. Indus river flowing nearby adds beauty to d charm.. A must visit...
8. Dha Valley
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By DiscoverNH - Jaipur District, India
It was an one of the most wonderful bike ride of my life to The Aryan Village Darchiks. I came from Kargil via Lalung, Batalik and than Darchiks. As I come to know from locals there are only five villages of Aryans in India in Himalayan region are Darchiks, Hanu, Hanu, Biama, Garkon and around 6 to 7 in Himalayan region of Pakistan. The villages are on the bank of Indus River in Ladakh region of India. The land for agriculture of this region is very fertile. They get many herbs and crops from specially apricot.
9. Rizong Monastery and Jelichun Nunnery
10. Takthok Monastery
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