Places to Visit in Leh
Top attractions and must-see spots in Leh
Must VisitHemis Monastery
The largest and wealthiest monastery in Ladakh, 45 km from Leh, famous for its annual Hemis Festival featuring masked Cham dances.
Must VisitHemis National Park
The largest national park in India and one of the best places in the world to spot the elusive snow leopard in its natural habitat.
Must VisitKhardung La Pass
One of the highest motorable passes in India at 5,359 metres, the gateway to Nubra Valley with dramatic views of snow-capped ranges.
Must VisitLeh Palace
A 17th-century nine-storey royal palace overlooking Leh town, built by King Sengge Namgyal and modelled on the Potala Palace of Lhasa.
Must VisitMagnetic Hill
A famous gravity-defying stretch of road 30 km from Leh where vehicles appear to roll uphill on their own against the laws of physics.
Must VisitShanti Stupa
A gleaming white Buddhist peace pagoda on a hilltop above Leh, built in 1991 with relics of the Buddha enshrined by the 14th Dalai Lama.
Must VisitThikse Monastery
A 12-storey hilltop monastery 19 km from Leh, often compared to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, housing a striking 15-metre Maitreya Buddha statue.
Alchi Monastery
The oldest monastery complex in Ladakh, built in the 11th century on flat ground with extraordinary Kashmir-style murals and sculptures.
Leh Main Market
The pedestrian heart of Leh, known for pashmina, handicrafts, dried fruit, and mountain views.
Moti Market
A local market known for Tibetan style crockery, handicrafts, and winter wear at competitive prices.
Namgyal Tsemo Monastery
A 15th-century hilltop monastery above Leh Palace with a three-storey golden Maitreya Buddha statue and commanding views over the Indus valley.
Spituk Monastery
A striking hilltop monastery 8 km from Leh near the Indus River, home to an annual winter festival featuring fierce masked dances.
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