Important information Leh(Ladakh)

Tourist Acctration in Leh(Ladakh)

Leh, the ancientcapital of Ladakh regions is perched at an altitude of 3,350 meters admist starkly beautifull mountains,Which gently blend into an Oasis of lush fields.The breathtakingly beautifull town is laden with palaces and monasteries.It was a flouring caravan trade center between Punjab and Centeral asia and between Kashmir and Tibet.Today,Leh has emerged as an important tourist destination providing an unusual holyday.The region of upper Indus Valley around leh is the cultural heartland of Ladakh and is studded with a number of Buddhist monasteries(gompas)and magnificient palaces.

Leh Palace:

The nine storeyed majestic palace was built by sengge Namgyal,the ruler of Ladakh during the early 17th century.It is said to have served as the model for the famous patola palaces in Lhasa(Tibet).The small corridors have over 100 years old tankas or painted scrolls,statues and other armaments.

 Leh Monastery:

It is perchedc high above he velly-crags and dominates the palace and the town,symbolysing the supermacy of the spiritual King.The monastery has a solid golden statue of buddha,painted scrolls,ancient manuscripts and wall paintings.

Namgyal Tsemo:

Another hill rising above leh town is occupied by a small fort and monastery complex of namgyal Tsemo peak.Nearby is a Gonkhang,the shrine of the gurdian deities and a temple dedicated to Maitreya(the Future Buddha).Both the shrines house excellent murals.

Leh Mosque:

The magnificient mosque is a fine example of Turko –Iranian architecture.

Ladakh Ecological Center:It lies on the western edge of the town and is engaged in development of agriculture,solar energy,health and environmentle awareness in the region.There is also a smaal library and a shop selling local handicrafts

Shanti Stupa:

The splendid Shanti Stupa or the “peace pagoda”atop a hill was built in 180,with the help of Japanese Buddhists.

Changspa:

This settlement on the outskirts of Leh is Known for its exotics scenic beauty and colourfull bazaar.The Moravian church lies on the way to Changspa.