If you ever thought there was no place on earth where you could enjoy the thrill of long treks in the morning and meditation sessions in the evening, then you should travel to Ladakh. The picturesque locales of Ladakh, the highest hill station in India will teach you the harmony of your body and soul.

Ladakh is a favorite haunt of the adventure lover, offering the best hikes and water sports. For those with a spiritual quest, then the special meditation sessions in the Buddhist centers are for you. The colorful festivals with the mask and peacock dancing will enthuse you if you are lucky to be in Ladakh during the festive season.Located on the east of Srinagar, Leh is the headquarters of Ladakh district. Leh rose to prominence in the 17th century when King Sengge Namgyal shifted his court from Shey to Leh.Subsequently Leh became an important trade center on the famous Silk route. The avid interest in Leh tourism began in 1970 when Leh was opened to tourists.

There are many beautiful tourist attractions in Leh. The Shanti Stupa is one of the finest monuments in Leh, which preserves the relics of the Buddha enshrined by the Dalai Lama himself. The steep climb to the stupa is worth the effort as it provides breathtaking views of the beautiful Leh valley. If you are interested in the ancient history of Leh, then you should visit the Leh Palace. The Namgyal Tsemo Gompa is a fascinating monastery that houses a three-story high Buddha image and ancient manuscripts. For those interested in adventure tourism and sports in Leh, you have abundant options to have fun and exercise. Leh is one among the few trekking places in north India that offers wonderful trekking trails. Polo is popular in Leh. But if you are in Leh Ladakh during the Ladakh Festival, you can enjoy other sports as well. Archery competitions are held during the festival and it is exciting to watch archers from Ladakh and other parts to participate in the event. River rafting is another exciting sport that one can enjoy, especially down the Zanskar River.

Shopping in Leh will be a fascinating experience if you wish to take home souvenirs and curios from this enchanting land. You will find exquisite things even from across the border like Burma and Afghanistan besides the traditional Tibetan items while shopping in Leh.

In Leh you can choose from a range of accommodation options from resorts and deluxe hotels to even lodges with fascinating wooden decor. The hotels in Leh are well furnished and neat and set in picturesque locales, infusing romance into your stay. Hotels in Leh offer a wide variety of delicious cuisine from Indian to Continental cuisine. Tibetan food is quite popular and unique. While in Leh, try the delectable range of sweetmeat.

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