Best Five Places To Visit In Ladakh !!
Traveling to Leh-Ladakh is one of the best-cherished thoughts for many. After seeing 3 idiots many of you had wished to visit Pangong Tso and many other spots in Ladakh. Today, this blog would be about a place often called the "Land Of High Passes", yes it's Leh-Ladakh. A vast expanse of hills, highest mountain passes, it's a land of interesting stories, myths, and great views.
One of the coldest deserts in the world. Situated at a height of over 11,000 ft above sea level, the city of Leh is a heaven of adventure sports. A surreal landscape surrounded by the sky-piercing peaks of the snow-capped Himalayas, Zanskar, and Karakoram ranges, and adorned with crystal waters of the Zanskar, Shyok, and Indus rivers. So, pack some travel essentials with you to explore the most enthralling destinations of India and bring back souvenirs of endless memories with you.
Here, Is The Top Five Places To Visit In Ladakh:
1. Zanskar Valley
2. Spituk Gompa
3. Khardung La Pass
4. Nubra Valley
5. Pangong Tso Lake
1. Zanskar Valley:
One of the most offbeat destinations in the country, Zanskar, is located in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. It's 105 km from Leh and only accessible between April and August. Perched at a height of 13,154 ft, what draws tourists to this area are the beautiful snow-capped mountains, pleasant weather, Zanskar's sparkling water bodies, and a lush landscape. Zanskar Valley is a hotspot for adventure sports like trekking, paragliding, and water rafting, or you can also do a trek from Lamayuru to Darcha, Padum trek, or monasteries like Zongla, Zongkhul, etc. Treks to Markha Valley and Khangri begin from Zanskar, a unique trek that is offered here is one on frozen water.
2. Nubra Valley:
Nubra Valley is one of the must-visit places in Ladakh especially if you are visiting for the first time. Surrounded by snowcapped Himalayan ranges, Nubra Valley lies sandwiched between Tibet and Kashmir. To reach Nubra Valley, you will have to across the awe-inspiring Khardung La Pass, from a distance the valley seems parched and dry, the valley mainly consists of prime farmland. It's not just the scenic natural beauty of Nubra which attracts tourists. The valley is predominantly Buddhist and boasts of several centers of Buddhist learning. The cold desert between Diskit and Hundur is another attraction for tourists, and tourist also watches the sand dunes and enjoy the joyrides on the Bactrian Camels. During winter the whole valley looks like the landscape of the moon and in summer full of greenery.
3. Spituk Gompa:
Spituk Monastery, also known as Spituk Gompa or Pethup Gompa, is a Buddhist monastery in Spituk, Leh district, Ladakh. Spituk Monastery is one of the spectacular monasteries in Northern India. The monastery is located on the hilltop near the India River and shares a distance of 18km from the main city of Leh on Srinagar road. An 11th-century monastery, Spituk Gompa is known for its giant Kali statue that is revealed at the annual festival of Gustor. The monastery now comes under the Tsongkhapa order of Tibetan Buddism and is home to 100 monks. This sacred monastery is considered a must-visit monastery for Buddha devotees and history buffs. Tourists explore this place not only for the monastery but also to cherish the commanding view of the Indus River.
4. Khardung La Pass:
This is the kind of destination that breaks your conventions about adventure traveling. Khardulg La Pass has been widely, but incorrectly, believed to be the highest vehicle-accessible pass in the world and it's especially loved by the people who are passionate to ride bikes. Situated in the Ladakh range, a beautiful place filled with snowcapped mountains in every direction your eyes go. Depending on the condition, Leh to Khardungla Pass is a 60 to 90 minutes drive. You need to have an Inner Line Permit to visit Khardung La Pass. The permit will be checked on either side of the pass at North Pullu and South Pullu. Khardung La Pass is a getaway to Nubra Valley and Siachen Glacier, the highest battlefield in the world.
5. Pangong Tso Lake:
Traveling to Leh-Ladakh is one of the most cherished thoughts for many. And visit Pangong Tso is a dream spot for many. Standing a few feet away from the tranquil waters of the Pangong Tso and watching the clouds painting artwork in the blue sky. The fact about this lake is that its eastern part inside China is freshwater, while the western part n Kashmir is saltwater. People recommend that's June-September is the best time to visit Pangong Lake. When roads to Leh are clear, the sun shines bright, and the blue skies it's a favorable time to visit. But, if you are an adventure lover then try to visit Leh-Ladakh in winters. In winter Ladakh has its own vibes. From December to February when the lake is entirely frozen and the temperature goes down to -30 degrees. The beauty of the lake is insane and you can actually feel the bite as you can walk on it and also can do skating.
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