| Leh is like an oasis of green fields in the midst of the | | | | on the walls. It also has the largest Thangka painting |
| Karakoram ranges in the north and the Great | | | | in Ladakh which is about 12 meter in length. |
| Himalayas in the south. It is located at an altitude of | | | | Shanti Stupa: |
| 3505 meters above sea level on the snow-covered | | | | This is an impressive white-domed structure located |
| fringes of the Himalayan Mountains. The magical | | | | on the hilltop at Changspa. It was constructed by a |
| charm of Himalayas summons scores of tourists to | | | | Japanese Buddhist organization in order to |
| this place who wants to explore rough and rugged | | | | commemorate 2500 years of Buddhism. This Shanti |
| Himalayan terrains. It is also the center of | | | | Stupa was inaugurated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
| Tibeto-Buddhist culture since ages which can be seen | | | | in the year 1985. This stupa gives spectacular look |
| in its colorful gompas or monasteries which are | | | | when illuminated at night. Apart from this it is also |
| scattered around this place. The panoramic | | | | known attraction from where tourists can get best |
| landscapes along with availability of adventure sports | | | | view of the sunrise from the Himalayan backdrop. |
| facilities make Ladakh Trip an indelible experience for | | | | Shey Monastery: |
| tourists. Some of the known attractions of Leh | | | | It is situated 15 km south of Leh in a small village |
| Ladakh Hill Station are: | | | | Shey. For centuries this monastery served as the |
| Hemis Gompa: | | | | royal residence of the Kingdoms who ruled this place. |
| It is the biggest monastery in Ladakh which is located | | | | The prime attraction of the monastery is the Tibetan |
| 45 km to the south of Leh. This is the house of | | | | style stone carvings of Maitreya Buddha which is 17.5 |
| Brokpa or a Red Hat monk which was Gompa was | | | | meters high made up of copper and beautifully |
| built in 1630. It is one of the highest settlements of | | | | adorned with precious stones. |
| the world situated at an altitude of 12,000 feet | | | | Some of the other well known destinations of this |
| above sea level. This monastery is the oldest one | | | | place are Alchi Gompa, Likir Monastery,Spituk |
| belonging to the Kargyu School. Scores of tourists | | | | Monastery, Thiksey Monastery and Thiksey |
| visit this place during their Ladakh Trip. Inside this | | | | Monastery. |
| gompa one can see beautiful frescoes and paintings | | | | |