Tourist Acctration in Around Leh
Samkar Gompa (3kms.)
The 19th century monastery is the only one built on velly level.It is the seat of the yellow sect of the Buddhist and has a rich collection of wall paintings.
Choglamsar (7kms.)
It is the main Tibetan refugee settlement in Ladakh.Sporting activities like polo and golf can be enjoyed here.
Alchi Monastery (70kms.)
The 12th century gompa on the bank of Indus is one of the most beautifull gompas of leh region.Alchi is famous for its exclusive wall paintings.
Hemis Monastery (43 kms.)
Hemis nestled atop a green hill is the biggest and wealthiest monastery of ladakh.It was built in 1630,during the regin of sengge namgyal.Masked dance performance is worth seeing during the celebrations of the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava in June.It has a rich collection of tankas,including the largest tanka in Ladakh Which is unfolded only once is every 12 years(Last displayed in 2004).
Hemis High Altitude National Park (35kms.)
This unique park covering an area of 600sq.kms.is inhebited by some of the most exotic and endagered animal species like-shapu,bharal,ibex,snow leopard etc.
Phiyang (20kms.)
It lies on the Leh-Kargil road and was built by Tashi Namgyal in the later half of the 16th century.The palace like gompa belongs to the Red Cap sect of the Buddhists.
Shey (15kms.)
The ancient capital of Ladakh is a believed to have been the seat of power of the pre-Tibetan Kings.Its abandoned palace has a temple enshiring a 7.5 metre high copper statue of Buddha,plated with gold.The statue dates back to the 17th century and is perhaps the largest of its kind.
Spituk Monastery (8kms.)
The 15th century monastery atop a hill is said to be the oldest establishment of Gelugpa in Ladakh.It is built in Tibetan style and houses a library of Tsongkapa,the sects foundre.
Thickse Monastery (20kms.)
It is one of the largest and architecturally the most impressive gompas in Ladakh.The monastery is mainly Known for it exotic murals and wall paintings.
Samkar Gompa (3kms.)
The 19th century monastery is the only one built on velly level.It is the seat of the yellow sect of the Buddhist and has a rich collection of wall paintings.
Choglamsar (7kms.)
It is the main Tibetan refugee settlement in Ladakh.Sporting activities like polo and golf can be enjoyed here.
Alchi Monastery (70kms.)
The 12th century gompa on the bank of Indus is one of the most beautifull gompas of leh region.Alchi is famous for its exclusive wall paintings.
Hemis Monastery (43 kms.)
Hemis nestled atop a green hill is the biggest and wealthiest monastery of ladakh.It was built in 1630,during the regin of sengge namgyal.Masked dance performance is worth seeing during the celebrations of the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava in June.It has a rich collection of tankas,including the largest tanka in Ladakh Which is unfolded only once is every 12 years(Last displayed in 2004).
Hemis High Altitude National Park (35kms.)
This unique park covering an area of 600sq.kms.is inhebited by some of the most exotic and endagered animal species like-shapu,bharal,ibex,snow leopard etc.
Phiyang (20kms.)
It lies on the Leh-Kargil road and was built by Tashi Namgyal in the later half of the 16th century.The palace like gompa belongs to the Red Cap sect of the Buddhists.
Shey (15kms.)
The ancient capital of Ladakh is a believed to have been the seat of power of the pre-Tibetan Kings.Its abandoned palace has a temple enshiring a 7.5 metre high copper statue of Buddha,plated with gold.The statue dates back to the 17th century and is perhaps the largest of its kind.
Spituk Monastery (8kms.)
The 15th century monastery atop a hill is said to be the oldest establishment of Gelugpa in Ladakh.It is built in Tibetan style and houses a library of Tsongkapa,the sects foundre.
Thickse Monastery (20kms.)
It is one of the largest and architecturally the most impressive gompas in Ladakh.The monastery is mainly Known for it exotic murals and wall paintings.
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