Summary
Welcome to Leh, India
A land like no other, situated eleven thousand feet above the sea level, Leh is a town in India with splendid sceneries to visit bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram. This place is nothing less than a heaven on earth.
Places to Visit
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Leh Palace
Built-in the 17th century and built under the rule of King Sengge Namgyal, Leh Palace is a former royal palace used by the king as his own home. The nine-storey palace now serves as a prayer room and a museum overlooking the panoramic view of the town.
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Nubra Valley
Known for its orchards, scenic vistas, Bactrian camels and monasteries; Nubra Valley is the northernmost part of Jammu and Kashmir. Situated about 150 km from Leh, Nubra Valley is known as the Orchard of Ladakh and was originally called Ldumra which meant the valley of flowers.
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Khardung la
Khardung La is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ladakh and for good reason. It is the highest motorable road in the world, after all. Located at an altitude of 18,380 ft, Khardung La falls on an extremely scenic route in Ladakh. It serves as the gateway to Shyok and Nubra Valley.
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Pangong Lake
Pangong Lake also is known as Pangong Tso is a beautiful endorheic lake situated in the Himalayas and is 134 km long, extending from India to China. Pangong Lake is situated at a height of 4350 m and is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the country.
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