Leh: A beautiful place with attractive vistas
Leh is a beautiful quiet region that houses some of the unique reassures. In fact your trip to Leh will just leave us mesmerized. The city is inhabited by simple people and there are lots of places to visit in and around Leh. Here are some of them:
Here are the 10 best places to visit in Leh:
Pangong Lake
Located at a distance of 160 Kms. From main laddakh, Pangong Lake is one of the most famous places to visit in Laddahkh. The drive from main Laddakh to the Panging Lake allow you to enjoy the natural beauty and picturesque landscape the leave you mesmerized.
The clear, blue waters of the lake and the pleasant weather that surrounds it will surely etch a distinct memory in your mind. In fact it is the place where you can have a tete a tete with Momma nature, away from the din and noise of tourists. Whether you are a single soul interested in taking a quiet stroll alongside the lake or a family interested in enjoying a few valuable moments with your children and spouse then this the place is a nice destination for you.
Tsomoriri Lake
The Tsomoriri Lake looks like a blue jewel on the crown of Rupshu valley. The serene lake that is situated on the isolated Rupshu Valley is the perfect place to immerse you in the serenities of nature. If you will start your journey from Leh, it takes around 8 hours to reach this beautiful lake. Here too you can enjoy the pristine nature while driving to the lake and there is a fair share of adventure to as a considerable share of the journey needs to pass through the rugged paths.
Mountain ranges of Zanskar and Ladakh
The vast mountain range of Zanskar and Laddakh will offer you a kaleidoscope of mixed feelings. They will mesmerize you, intimidate you,, keep you engaged, tell you the tales of their past and captivate your attention, These large, sprawling mountain ranges that seems to be poised o touch the sky will make you feel remind you can make anyone feel tiny. It seems like nature’s assertion that you are always like a tiny child in front of Momma nature. One thing that should be interested into note is that every point here is an echo point and no matter where you stand and shout you will get a ricochet. It will add to your overall experience.
Panging Tso Lake
The only thing you will regret on your visit to Paning Tso Lake is that boating is not allowed here. Flowing along the international boundary that separates India from Bhutan, the lake is perfectly ideal for camping and if you love ice sports it is best to visit it during winters. The nipping temperatures convert the water into ice and you can actually enjoy the ice skating at the river’s bank but a word of caution though: don’t try to act too brave and be considerate of your safety.
Tso Moriri Lake
The Lush Green vistas and the vast mountains crowned with azure sky with pure white clouds acting as studded jewels is the best inspiration for people with artistic inclination.
Khardungla Pass
There is an old saying in the travel world: at the end, journey is more important and enjoyable than the destination and Khardungla Pass seems to be the perfect evident of the saying. The height at which this pass is situated and the weather conditions there make it an adventurous activity to walk on the path. Looking at the kaleidoscope of high mountains and steep valleys while walking along Khardungla Pass is an experience that will instantly attract and inspire the tourist in you.
Nubra Valley
They say that the best thing should be kept[t for the last. So we would recommend you that if possible save these 2 things to experience towards the end of the of your journey. One is Nubra Valley and the for the other one you need to wait a little 🙂 that’s a surprise.
While visiting the Nubra Valley, it is but natural to suppose that the author of Arabian Nights must have been inspired by this serene desert that looks like an element of some old world children’s fable. Yeah you read it right, a desert in the place like Laddakh; the world is full of strange things so you should not hesitate to believe this. The beauty of the desert is magnified at the night and it effortlessly induces the romantic feelings into your heart. Apart from the tranquility and natural beauty, you can also enjoy the rare vistas of a beautiful inhabitant of the desert: two-humped camel. Looking at these beautiful animals effortlessly treading with their graceful gait is an experience that will leave you spellbound and you will need to pinch yourself to make sure that you are still in this world and have not traveled to the terrain of Arabic nights. The starting point of the desert is believed to be Tethis Sea that is also credited with the birth of Himalayas.
Magnetic Hill
If the Nubra Valley left you spellbound, the magnetic hill will simply make you feel super powered, and literally so. In fact this Magnetic Hill is among the rarest sites of the earth that refuse to obey the natural laws.
If you will park your vehicle at the hill’s base, it either starts climbing up the hill itself or gives the optical illusion of the same. Whether some supernatural powers are at work or the gravity loses its control, the reason is still unknown. Some people claim that it is the indication of a supernatural presence while other say that the topographical conditions of the place defies gravity. There is also a large section of people claiming that it is just an optical illusion. While we leave the scientists arguing among themselves, the sight is a candy for the inquisitive eyes. In fact your entire trip to Laddakh will be reward lees if you miss this magnetic valley.
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