Discover the best top things to do in Leh District, India including Pangong Tso, Stok Kangri, Thang, Nubra Valley, Tsarap Chu River, Hemis National Park, Zanskar the Virgin Valley, Sand Dunes Leisure Park, Donkey Sanctuary, Saspol Caves.
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5.0 based on 3,466 reviews
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.
5.0 based on 12 reviews
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.
5.0 based on 7 reviews
When we included Turtuk in the itinerary we were quite clueless what to expect from this border village. But the actual experience was truly exciting & very unique. The route to Turtuk throws at you unique & mesmerizing landscapes soon after you leave Nubra & on the way as you approach Bogdang army base. The actual village Turtuk is very cute with plenty of homestays & you can enjoy the local buck wheat preparation here too . A museum at Turtuk is also quite informative. A must visit if you have the luxury of time either for a day visit or an overnight stay.
4.5 based on 798 reviews
It is a 5 to 6 hrs journey from Leh. You have to cross a Himalayan range spreading NW ro SE to reach the valley which is guarded by Karakoram range on the north. The journey is breathtaking and the road is mostly good excepting at the high altitude, where frequent snowfall and the water from these frozen ice mass damage the road. The highest point is Khardung La at 18000+ ft. This is the Highest motorable road in the world.The valley itself is a creation by the God. The barren landscape of cold desert will sure be implanted in you forever. They have excellent camps around. There are some activities like camel ride, ATV ride Kayaking etc within near vicinity. A must see for travelers from any part of the world and of any age. Only word of caution is the lack of oxygen at Khardung La Pass. They have emergency medical centre at that point to help you with oxygen cylinders.
4.5 based on 47 reviews
I camped just short of the village of Rumbak in Hemis National Park. Camping in winter there is a great experience as long as you're ready for the cold. Overnight it got down to -25c but the Austrian Army issue down sleeping bags did the trick. We were also fortunate enough to spot 3 snow leopards while here. A mum and 2 cubs attacked a heard of blue sheep. A sight I'll never forget.
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Zanskar is remotely located and not accessible to the normal tourist. The road to Zanskar from Leh cuts through Kargil when one needs to halt overnight. The road from Kargil to Padum in the Zanskar valley is treacherous but holds you spellbound with the scenic beauty. En route one crosses Rangdum and the Penzi La high altitude mountain-pass. Padum in the Zanskar valley is the final halt and the place gives ample peace of mind and a wonderful view of the Zanskar range of the Indian Himalayas. Hotels are few in the Zanskar as the place is still not preferred by Indian tourists owing to its remote location. As they say, either the best of friends or the worst of enemies visit Zanskar, such is the remoteness of its location.
4.5 based on 710 reviews
Amidst the sand-dunes of an eco village and the natural sea buckthorn jungle and on the banks of a great river.
In Leh,after passing over by Nubra valley n going around 2 and Half hours more u will reach Hunder,n there u get to experience the beauty of Sand dunes n u will also able to enjoy the rides of double hump camel Safari...its the place which i njoyed so much with my husband..we played on sand dunes,njoyed lake water,n had a double hump camel rides,which u will get to experience only in Hunder in India...
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