Check out amazing top 5 locations for a Ladakh road trip

 Your journey to visit the land of high passes will surely be an experience to remember for a lifetime. The expedition to Leh Ladakh will let you explore the scenic views, barren mountains, serene lakes, cultural heritage, and so much more.

Are you visiting Ladakh for the first time? You are in for a great feast to the abundant beauty of this landscape. Be ready to be treated with one of the most breathtaking views in the world. Ladakh scores among one of the best places when it comes to cleanliness. Lakes and rivers in Ladakh are also well taken care of as water is extremely precious for them. Ladakh is at its full glory during the summers. Best time to visit Ladakh would be between the months of June to September when the weather is pleasant and the sky is looking super awesome. 

The Shanti Stupa, Lamayuru Gompa, Alchi and Hemis Monastery and Pangong Tso lake would take your breath away with some of the most memorable views. Drive to Zanskar valley via Khardungla Pass, the highest motorable pass in the world. Ladakh is not only full of splendid views of the mountains but also offers astonishing Lord Buddha statues at the monasteries and amazes one with its rich ethnic Ladakhi culture. The changing colors of the water in the lakes are a fascinating sight. Your Leh Ladakh tour will get you a taste of all this and much more while you are on this trip.

Besides the spellbinding views of the landscape, your Leh Ladakh road trip will leave you in awe with the abundance of stunning natural beauty and pleasant experiences all through the journey. Right from visiting Lamayuru Monastery to riding a shikhara and visiting Diskit Gompa of Ladakh Hall of Fame. Watching the beautiful sunrise at Nubra valley will make you speechless with its water changing colors at the ‘Sangam’ (confluence) of the Indus and Zanskar River. The monasteries are very well maintained by the monks, houses beautiful paintings, statues, and artifacts. Visiting these places may be tiring at times, but absolutely worth it.

Ladakh is a mix of Buddhist and Tibetan culture. You will be fascinated by the unique characteristics, history, the warm feel with which the locals of the villages receive you, and stories about ancient mysteries. Let us see the popular destinations this picture-perfect land has to offer that should be a part of your Ladakh road trip.

Pangong Tso:

The beauty of this picturesque lake that extends from India to Tibet is unbelievably amazing. You will have it framed in your memory but find it very difficult to express it in words. This lake is 4,350 meters above the sea level at a distance of 150kms from Leh. Your dream to take stunning Instagrammable pictures will come true once you visit Pangong Lake. You must have a

day in your Ladakh package itinerary to visit this spot.

The drive to this lake is also dramatic and memorable, which will hold you speechless all through the way for hours. The unimaginable beauty of nature attracts a lot of tourists here from

all around the world. Besides the adventurous drive, the changing colors of the lake is unmatched and an absolute delight to watch. Do not miss going to the spot where the famous Bollywood movie’ 3 Idiots’ was filmed. Camping by the lakeside under the night sky lit with bright

stars is a memorable experience.

We at https://www.go2ladakh.in/ offer Ladakh tour packages to experience this overnight camping at Pangong Tso. Visiting this place will mesmerize you by the jaw-dropping visuals of this narrow and enchanting lake.

Shanti Stupa:

A Buddhist domed stupa established by a Japanese Buddhist monk Bhikshu Gyomo Nakamura, Shanti Stupa was enshrined by the Dalai Lama himself. It is built at the height of 4,267 meters above sea level. Standing here, you will get a wonderful panoramic view of the entire Leh city surrounded by the mountainous landscapes. Do not miss the magnificent view of the white-dome of the structure shimmering in the light of the golden hours. During the night hours, the entire dome is illuminated with white light.

You have to climb 500 steps to reach this majestic structure, which is at a drive of 5 km from Leh. The Shanti Stupa was built to symbolize world peace, to promote spiritualism and prosperity. It is a highly popular tourist attraction of Leh for its aura and vibrancy. The presence of this Stupa is seen and felt all over the city of Leh.

Most Ladakh tour packages would cover this destination on the day designated for acclimatization upon reaching Leh before you start your Ladakh road trip.

Leh Palace:

Leh Palace is a famous ancient palace erected in the 17th century for the then royal family. The

magnificent views of the Ladakh mountains and villages from this palace are simply breathtaking. The place also provides alluring views of Stok Kangri. The monastery here consists of Lord Buddha statues, old and artistic paintings along with Tibetan Thangka, and a rich collection of crowns, jewelry, and dresses.

The tallest building of its time, this palace resembles the popular Potala Palace of Lhasa. Depicting the wonderful Tibetan architecture, this palace is one of the most famous attractions of the Leh and Ladakh region. Built-in old Leh, at a distance of 5 km, the palace is most visited and easily accessible through Zangsti road or Jama Masjid.

Monasteries :

Monasteries in Ladakh largely contribute towards Ladakh tourism, and few popular ones are generally included as part of the Ladakh tour package. Hemis Monastery is the most famous in Ladakh. Visiting the Diksit monastery at Nubra valley is an absolute treat to the eyes. Apart from these, there are monasteries such as Lamayuru Monastery, Thiksey Monastery, Likir Monastery, Alchi Monastery, Matho Monastery, Shey Monastery, and a few others that you can visit.

While many of you may come to Ladakh for trekking or biking expeditions, find time to visit these amazing monasteries through your Ladakh tour to explore the finest architectures in Ladakh.

These monasteries are not just religious buildings, but the peace and tranquility you find here is surreal and cannot be expressed in words. At the forefront of the stunningly beautiful landscapes, these monasteries offer rare and amazing views of Ladakh.

Khardung La Pass:

A famous landmark of Ladakh and the most awaited visit in the Ladakh trip is getting to the Khardung La pass. Driving to this place will literally take you to the top of the world as there actually is no road higher than this in the world that you can drive to. This pass is a gateway to Shyok and Nubra Valley.

Adventure seekers will love and enjoy the sheer thrill of driving through twisting roads up to the dramatic landscapes and awesome valley views.

The supplies to the Siachen Glacier are taken using this road. Most of the tourists come here to experience mountain biking for inspiration. This pass is situated at an altitude of 5,602 meters above the sea level and is at a distance of 39kms from Leh. The breathtaking views here make this experience a journey of a lifetime.

Besides the above list of destinations, you should include a visit to the mystical ‘Magnetic Hill’ in your Ladakh tour package. It offers a fascinating optical illusion of a car (engine switched off) appearing to move uphill without any force applied to it. The brain perceives the downhill drive to be uphill. Visiting museums and war memorials, watching the changing colors of lakes, and the Chadar Trek in winter is an unbelievable experience.

You can plan your Itinerary of Ladakh tour package through https://www.go2ladakh.in/ and cover most of these in your Ladakh trip. Leh Ladakh is a dream destination, and the Ladakh tour is a dream journey that offers various places and adventurous experiences. Also keep in mind the best time to visit to enjoy the journey full of surprises and mysteries. You can even customize your Ladakh road trip to include this for an adventure of a lifetime.

Ladakh woos everyone, and people fall in love with this wonderful and mystical land.