Leh Palace
Overlooking the Ladakhi Himalayan town of Leh, Leh Palace once accommodated the royal family. In ruins now, restoration work is undertaken by the Archaeological Survey of India. With its majestic setting Leh Palace is a tourist puller.
Pangong Lake / Tso
People swear by the sheer beauty of this place. A lake that reflects various shades of blue, as the day progressed. Pangong Lake freezes during the winter lake despite it being salty.
Shanti Stupa
A Buddhist white domed stupa with relics of Buddha offering spellbinding panoramic views of the city, snow capped mountains and the low hanging clouds.
Alchi
Situated on the banks of Indus, River Alchi is a village and monastery in Leh district. Do not miss the stunning apricot blossoming at the Monastery complex!
Basgo
A drive along the Indus Riverwill lead you to this historical town of Basgo. Head towards the hilltop to visit the Basgo monastery and for yet another breathtaking panoramic view of the ruins of this ancient town.
information on stay, food, travel planning etc follows in the next post…….
All pictures used in this post have been contributed by Deepak Gulati
