Leh - Ladakh

​Hemis Monastery

Hemis has situated around 45 km to the south of Leh on the western banks of the Indus River. The Hemis Monastery is the biggest and very richly endowed monastery of Ladakh. It was built ...

Lamayuru Monastery

Lamayuru Monastery is located about 127 km west of Leh. In the 11th century, this was the place where Mahasiddha Naropa, an Indian Buddhist, is said to have come to live. The cave in which ...

​Shanti Stupa

Built to promote world peace and prosperity as well as to commemorate 2500 years of Buddhism, Shanti Stupa is the major attraction in Leh. Perched on the mountain top, this religious place also offers a ...

​Thiksay Monastery

Noted for its resemblance to the Potala Palace in Tibet, Thiksey Monastery is the largest gompa in central Ladakh and a must-see place near Leh. One of the main attractions of Thiksey Monastery is the ...

​Alchi Monastery

Alchi Monastery or Alchi Gompa (monastery and temple complex) lies about 65 km from Leh on the banks of the Indus River. Alchi is regarded as one of the most important Buddhist centers in Ladakh ...

​Diskit Monastery

Diskit is the administrative center of Nubra valley and is popular for the ancient monasteries it holds. Belonging to the 14th century, this monastery is considered to be the largest and oldest monastery in Nubra ...

​Phyang Monastery

Phyang Monastery or Gangon Tashi Chodzong is a famous Buddhist institution in Ladakh. The place shares a distance of 20 km from the west of Leh. The name ‘Phyang monastery’ has been derived from “Gang ...

​Stok Monastery

This monastery was built in the 14th century by the Lama Lhawang Lotus and it has all of the 108 volumes that are part of the Kangyur. The new Gautama Buddha statue that was started ...

Basgo Monastery

Nestled amidst the snow-capped mountains, Basgo Monastery is a strongly built spiritual center of Ladakh. This splendid monastery is 40 km away from Leh and is nestled on top of the cliffs in Basgo of ...

Matho Monastery

Known for its annual Oracle Matho Nagrang Festival, Matho Monastery is one of the places to see near Leh. One of the two monasteries of the Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, Matho Monastery or Mangtro ...

Likir Monastery

The white color buildings modified by the presence of a red roof are a scintillating view from a distance and Likir Monastery is the subject of discussion here. One of the oldest and well-maintained monasteries ...

Spituk Monastery

An 11th-century monastery, Spituk Gompa or Pethup Gompa is known for its giant Kali statue that is revealed at the annual festival of Gustor. Spituk is at a short distance away from Leh and is ...

Stakna Monastery

Secluded and perched on a hill top is Stakna Monastery, on the banks of the Indus River, and gives the visitors an adorable view of Hemis, panoramic and exemplary. The structure of the monastery is ...

Takthok Monastery

About 46kms from the town of Leh, in a small village called Sakti, the Takthok Monastery is situated. The site of the monastery was once the meditation cave of Mahasidhas "Kunga Phuntsog". Takthok means 'rock ...

​Phugtal Monastery

Known for being built along with the natural caves, Phuktal Monastery is one of the few monasteries in Ladakh that can only be reached by trekking. Situated in the remote Lungnak Valley, Phuktal or Phugtal ...

Shey Monastery

A complex that comprises a monastery and a palace, Shey was once the summer capital of Ladakh. The monastery is known for its giant copper with a gilded gold statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, which is ...

Rizong Monastery

Yuma Changchubling is the more fascinating name of one of the famous monasteries in the Ladakh region that is Rizong Monastery. To the west of Alchi on the road to Lamayuru is the location of ...

Samstanling Monastery

Samstanling Monastery located in Sumlur village of Nubra Valley was founded by Lama Tsultim Nima, 140 years ago. It is considered to be an important Buddhist shrine. On the way and around the monastery the ...

River Rafting, Leh Ladakh

Stream boating in Leh-Ladakh takes you through mesmerizing views. Crossing through the profound waters amid profound nature and taking off snow-shrouded tops it is an encounter each beam couldn’t imagine anything better than to appreciate. ...

Mountain Biking Ladakh

If you are a thrill seeker who loves to indulge in adventure activities, Ladakh is the destination to be at. Wedged between the Karakoram and Zanskar mountain ranges, Ladakh is not only known for its ...

Camel Safari Leh Ladakh

Camel safari will be truly outstanding and remarkable encounters in the Leh Ladakh trip! This is one of the silver linings in the Ladakh adventure sports zone. Riding on a twofold bumped camel and scaling ...

Lamayuru To Alchi Trek

What makes this experience of Ladakh trekking so famous amongst the trekkers is the short duration and the chance to interact with the inhabitants of the remotest villages. Also, the presence of a large number ...

Ripchar Valley Trek

This Ladakh trek begins at the Lamayuru monastery. It is one of the most intriguing treks of the region and is dotted with several small villages and pasture lands, making your trekking in Ladakh experience ...

Tso Moriri

Also known as the Mountain Lake, Tso Moriri is one of the two most popular lakes in the Ladakh region of the northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. While Pangong Tso is the more ...

Tso Kar

Located on the Rupshu Plateau in Southern Ladakh, Tso Kar is a breathtaking lake renowned for its size and depth. It is a unique lake, but unfortunately, is not well-featured on the Ladakh itineraries. There ...

Yarab Tso

One of the many lakes in Ladakh, Yarab Tso is located near the Panamik village of Nubra Valley and is a must-visit spot for anyone touring the valley. Yarab Tso captures all the peace and ...

Mirpal Tso

Ladakh is rich in lakes and Mirpal Tso is another spectacular example of the same. While most popular lakes in Ladakh are brimming with tourists, Mirpal Tso is an isolated lake that only has solitude ...

​Pangong Lake

Heaven, Peace, Silence, and Tranquility at one place? Come and spend a few hours at Pangong Lake! A pristine place in Ladakh marked by subtle to high peaks around, crystal blue waters, and the vast ...