Leh is the capital of Ladakh, and this union territory is one of the most beautiful places to visit. This is a serene land of mountains, monasteries, rivers, snow, parks, high passes and museums. This land is also the gateway to Srinagar, Manali, and Tibet, and there are roads and mountain trails to many fabled lands. The place to visit Leh is among the best of the selection of the most popular tourist sites. 

Unbelievable places to visit

The recommended first place to visit in Leh is NubraValley. Most of Ladakh is a cold desert as it is a rain shadow area, and Nubra Valley is a desert with sand dunes. This is a surprise of sorts as tourists may not be expecting a full-scale sandy desert with dunes and camels in a mountain country like Ladakh. When the camel is found to be a two-humped one found nowhere else in India, the attraction of Nubra valley increases even more. There are many surprises here, and the most prominent of them is sulphur springs which can be found in Panamik Village. The village people are happy to welcome tourists who find this a wonderful way to experience the Ladakh way of life. A tour of the Nubra Valley is completed with a visit to the Samstraling monastery. This soothing monastery has a peaceful ambience of its own, like most monasteries, and tourists will come out feeling relaxed and peaceful after a whole day tour of Nubra Valley. Though the summer months from May to July are the best recommended time to visit Leh, a trip to Nubra valley may be too hot during this time, and the months of August and September are recommended for a trip to Nubra valley. Nubra valley is a four-hour charming drive from Leh via the Khardungla Pass, and cars can be hired for the trip.

The next place to visit in Leh is Magnetic Hill which is one of the most famous tourist places in Leh. Tourists will be stunned to see their vehicles move upwards on their own when left at the base camp of Magnetic Hill. The exact explanation of how this happens is not known, but the fascination of seeing this stunning spectacle cannot be described in words and ranks as one of the most mysterious spots on earth. The best time to visit Leh is from May to July, when the climate is pleasant. Magnetic Hill can be reached by a short 26 km drive along the Srinagar Leh highway.

The next great place to visit in Leh is the Zanskarriver and its confluence with the Indus river. This is a really beautiful sight and is the place for some of the best fun things to do in Leh. Tourists can enjoy the thrill of river rafting during the summer months and can go on the famous chadar trek during the winter months when most of the river is frozen. The word ‘chadar’ means blanket in Hindi. Though the summer months from May to July are the best recommended time to visit Leh, a special winter trip during December and January will need to be taken to experience the thrilling chadar trek. A trip to the Zanskar river valley is a long 10 to 11-hour drive by a hired car. 'An added attraction along the way is the town of Kargil, and a stop along the way is a must. Kargil holds a special place in the heart of every Indian, and tourists can stop at this town and pay homage to the brave army mendue to Kargil was retained within India.

Every state capital in India has a museum, and the Hall of Fame museum in Leh is the most thrilling place to visit in Leh. It is a great place to experience the history of Ladakh and see artefacts, weapons, jewellery, pottery and handicrafts down the ages. This is one of the best presentations by Leh tourism.

The answer to how to reach Leh is by air. Leh has an international airport and has a connection to most major cities in India and abroad. Leh can also be reached by road from Srinagar and Himachal Pradesh. A great holiday can be planned, and resorts in Leh can be booked for the holiday of a lifetime.