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India-
Jammu & Kashmir-
Leh |
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Introduction :
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Leh is one of the favorite tourist destinations located in the
northernmost parts of the country. The capital of the Ladakh district,
Leh is towards the eastern parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Lapped in the
snow-covered fringes of the Himalayas. Spilling out of a side valley
that tapers north towards eroded snow-capped peaks, the Ladakhi capital
sprawls from the foot of a ruined Tibetan-style palace - a maze of mud
brick and concrete flanked on one ide by cream coloured desert, and on
the other by a swathe of lush irrigated farmland. Ladakh is the
abode of rare Kiang & highland Yak. Leh its capital city lies at the Tri
junction of the historic silk route from Sinkiang to West Asia and to
the plains of India. |
| Area |
45,110 Sq. Km |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 26.7 °C, Min 10.6
°C.
Winter : Max 15.6°C, Min 2.8°C. |
| Language |
Ladakhi, Balti, Purgi, Shina,
Dardic,Urdu, Hindi. |
| STD Code |
01982 |
| Rainfall |
5 cm |
| Best Time to Visit |
May to November. |
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How to get there :
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Air : There are regular flights from Delhi to Leh that are run by the
Indian Airlines. There are direct flights once a week from Leh to Srinagar and
twice a week to Jammu. The Delhi flights are overbooked throughout the year.
Rail : The nearest railhead is Jammu (690 km), which is linked to
the rest of the country by express trains.
Road: Leh to Srinagar- 434 kms, Kargil- 230 kms. Manali- 497 kms,
Keylong- 380 kms. |
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Places to Visit : |
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Leh Palace |
Namgyal Tsemo Gompa |
Shanti Stupa |
Sankar Gompa |
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Excursion : |
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Alchi Gompa
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Likir Monastery |
Hemis Monastery |
Shey Monastery |
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Matho Monastery |
Thiksey Monastery |
Lamayuru Monastery |
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Shopping : |
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One can visit Akhara Bazaar area that offers a lot of variety and has the
Government Handicrafts Emporium, Himachal Khadi Emporium and Gramodyog
Bhawan. These places are a shopper's delight and are perfect places to
buy gifts ansd souvenirs for family and friends. Shawls, local tweeds,
caps rugs ('namdas'), footwear, fresh fruit, natural oils (olive and
almond), silver jewellery, pullovers, metal craft, woolen jackets and
bamboo products. |
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Accommodation : |
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Hotel Dragon
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Hotel Ga-Ldan |
Hotel Kanglachan |
Hotel K-Sar Palace |
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Hotel Spice N Span |
Hotel Shambha La |
Hotel Lharimo |
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