Visit Leh
- Hiking / Trekking
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
- Desert
Leh: How to get there?
220km by bus from Kargil
Leh: See when to go?
During summer
Leh: For how long?
2 to 3 days
Learn more about your destination
Leh Holidays
Leh, the capital of Ladakh, serves as the base camp for most excursions into the surrounding mountains.
Leh: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
A mountain town that will appeal to hikers and visitors interested in Buddhism.
My suggestion
Go and see a movie at the cinema - you'll get a real taste of local life!
Leh, the capital of Ladakh, serves as the base camp for most excursions into the surrounding mountains.
My suggestion
Climb up to the heights of the Buddhist temple overlooking the town to watch the sunset. Enjoy some delicious Tibetan momos on the terraces of the restaurants in the town center.
Leh is the capital of Ladakh. We toured the area around it, and God knows there's a lot to do there. The place is a hiker's and trekker's dream.
My suggestion
Though it's certainly quicker to get there by plane (much quicker! ), the advantage of the bus is that it lets you gradually acclimatize to the altitude – the city lies at over 3500 m.
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