Tired of the usual tourist trails in Leh? Dive into this curated list of lesser-known spots that offer serenity, stunning landscapes, and a deep dive into local culture perfect for the curious ...

Leh Palace is gaining attention. Author Sudha Murty praised the 17th-century palace. King Sengge Namgyal built it. Its architecture resembles Potala Palace in Lhasa. The palace is now a museum. It ...

Leh is at an altitude of 3524 meters (11,562 ft), and connects via National Highway 1D to Srinagar in the southwest and to Manali in the south via Leh-Manali Highway and the local airport.

Hard to believe this is Ladakh in June right in the middle of peak season. I've been visiting Leh for the past 10 years and have never seen the town this quiet and deserted, with so few tourists ...

In 2023, India designated its first D ark Sky Reserve, in Hanle village, about 168 miles southeast of Leh, Ladakh’s capital. The village has roughly 270 clear nights a year, making it ideal for ...

Kargil doesn’t boast big-ticket tourist attractions or cafes with neon signs. But if you’re looking for a travel experience ...

Hard to believe this is Ladakh in June right in the middle of peak season. I’ve been visiting Leh for the past 10 years and have never seen the town this quiet and deserted, with so few tourists ...

The Union Territory of Ladakh in the high-altitude northern Indian border region adjacent to Pakistan and China contains the most frozen water outside the Arctic and Antarctica. But Ladakh’s tourism ...