Unforgettable Gems of Ladakh: 10 Places to Spark Your Wanderlust

These are the top ten great tourist destinations in Ladakh for an unforgettable alpine getaway.

TSO MORIRI LAKE

At 4,522 meters, Tso Moriri Lake is the highest high altitude lake in India, nestled in the picturesque Rupshu valley in Changthang, Ladakh.

HEMIS NATIONAL PARK

One of the most well-known tourist destinations in Ladakh for aficionados of wildlife In India, Hemis National Park is well-known for its elusive snow leopards.

THICKSEY MONASTERY

Approximately 19 kilometers east of Leh, near Thiksey village, sits the 3,600-meter-high Thiksey monastery.

THICKSEY MONASTERY

It is recognized as the biggest monastery in the district of central Ladakh.

LEH PALACE

Leh Palace, a historic royal palace perched on a cliff with breathtaking mountains in the background, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ladakh.

SHANTI STUPA

Shanti stupa, situated at 3,609 meters on a steep hill in Leh, is the pinnacle of Buddhist architectural brilliance.

NUBRA VALLEY

The Shyok and Nubra rivers meet to form a sizable valley that divides the Ladakh and Karakoram Ranges around 150 km north of Leh.

HEMIS MONASTERY

Perched on a hill and encircled by magnificent mountains, the Hemis monastery is situated on the western bank of the tranquil Indus, a significant river in India.

KHARDUNG LA

Khardung La, often referred to as Khardung pass, is one of the world's highest motorable passes, rising to a height of 5,359 meters (17,582 feet).

ZANSKAR VALLEY

Despite being one of Ladakh's most remote areas, it is rich in breathtaking natural beauty. Every summer, a multitude of tourists descends onto Zanskar Valley.

PANGONG TSO LAKE

The Pangong Tso lake, which spans from India to Tibet, is located in Eastern Ladakh at a height of 4,225 meters (13,862 feet).

PANGONG TSO LAKE

A third of the lake's 604 square kilometers are in India, and the remaining portion is in Tibet.