[2021] Best Places to visit in Ladakh | Travelling for first time ?? These are Best Places to visit in Ladakh.
Pangong Tso Lake
This lake is a gem of Ladakh and a famous shooting location of movies like Jab Tak Hai Jan, 3 idiots etc. Its located 156 Km from the city of Leh and is a must-visit destination for anyone travelling to Ladakh. There are accommodations available for tourists, which provide a mesmerizing view of the surrounding.
Khardung-la Pass
This is words 2nd highest motorable road and is located 40 km north of Leh city. You can rent a bike and go road to Khardung-la pass. This pass is a gateway to the Nubra valley and Shyok valley. There is a temple at the top of this pass.
Nubra Valley
Nubra valley is a cold desert situated further north of Khardung la and is famous for its white-sand deserts and double-humped camels, Nubra Valley is certainly one of the best places to visit in Ladakh. Nubra valley is 160 km from Leh City
Tso Moriri lake
Tso Moriri which means "Mountain Lake", is an isolated lake in Ladakh, as Pangong is more famous and people like to travel there more, which makes this lake a perfect offbeat location for adventure lovers. The lake is at an altitude of 4,522 m. As, this Lake is very near to the Line of Actual Control, one need to get Inner Line Permit to visit Tso Moriri . Its located 220 kms from Leh city
Shanti Stupa
Shanti Stupa is located on a hilltop in Chanspa , and its dome shape adds to the beauty. Shanti stupa offers a breathtaking view of the whole of Leh. The walls inside the Stupa have panels depicting the life of Lord Buddha. Its located just 4km from Leh city center.
Magnetic Hill
As per the name, it is actually a place where vehicles get pulled by the magnetic properties of the hill. Do not be surprised if your vehicle suddenly starts moving in neutral going uphill as the magnetic field will make it happen. Its located just 30 km from Leh city center.
Some believe it's due optical illusion of a hill. The hill road is actually a downhill road. Hence vehicles may appear to roll uphill in defying gravity but they are in fact, sliding downhill.
Thiksey Monastery
Thiksey monastery is located on top of a hill in Thiksey and is 30 kilometers east of Leh city. This monastery is 12 floors in height and is considered to be one of the most beautiful Buddhist monasteries in the entire Ladakh region. other than amazing architecture one can see, beautiful Buddhist culture, the lifestyle of monks, scriptures, statues, and amazing paintings.
Diskit Monastery
This 14th-century monastery is located in the Nubra valley and is considered to be the oldest and also largest monastery of this region. It is located 115 km north of Leh city. The Diskit monastery is located on the hill, above the plains of the Shyok River. One can see Diskit village which is located on its right side.