Once the roads get opened, tourists make their way for visiting Leh. The monasteries of Buddha are a major attraction here. The Hemis Monastery with the annual festival hogs much attraction for tourists. Other monasteries which are worth to visit include Lamayuru, Alchi, Phuktal, Stakna, and Stongdey. Visit to the monasteries is like getting closer to the Buddhism history across the region.
LehLadakh tours offer you to trek around the beautiful terrain of Leh. There are many trekking routes available and paving your way through them offers the best feeling – almost as if you are on the top of the world. If you don’t like trekking, the jeep safari will give you the tremendous satisfaction and pleasure.
For the people who are looking for more adventure options, there are options available for river rafting, mountaineering, mountain climbing and cycling which can be experienced with LehLadakh tour packages from Port Blair.
LehLadakh is like the oasis of green fields in the middle of Karakoram ranges in the north and Great Himalayas situated in the south. The region is also the center of Tibet-Buddhist culture since so many ages which can be seen in colorful monasteries or gompas. The panoramic landscapes along with the adventure sports make LehLadakh tours the best experience for tourists. Some of the known attractions of LehLadakh hill station are:
Hemis Gompa
It is known as the biggest monastery in Ladakh which is situated 45 km to the south of Leh. The place is the house of Red Hat Monk or Brokpa which was built in 1630. It is one of the highest settlements around the world located at the altitude of 12,000 feet above the sea level. Many tourists visit this place with LehLadakh tour packages from Port Blair. Inside the gompa, one can see the beautiful paintings and frescoes on the walls. It also consists of largest Thangka painting in Ladakh which is 12 meters in length.
Shanti Stupa
It is the impressive white domed structure situated on the Changspa hilltop. This was constructed by Japanese Buddhist organization to commemorate Buddhism of 2500 years. The place was inaugurated by Dalai Lama in the year 1985.
How to reach?
By flight: There are no direct flights available from Leh to Port Blair. It is better to take flight from Port Blair to Delhi and then to Leh.
By train: No direct trains are available on this route. While going forLehLadakh tours, it is better to take a flight till New Delhi then train from Delhi to Jammu station and taxi or cab for the journey to Leh.
By bus: No direct buses are available. Best to take a flight to New Delhi and then State Transport Bus to Leh.