Leh Ladakh, the land of everything beautiful has to be on your bucket list. From foreigners to locals to bike riders, everyone flock around to see this destination. Come on, who would not?
From landscapes straight out of a wallpaper to the sweetest locals greeting you to cute cafes to natural detox, everything is a paradise.
Travelling to Leh:
We took a direct flight from Mumbai to Leh and then headed by cab to the hotel.
You could also take the road journey from Manali to Leh which is very scenic, however the roads can be rocky and steep.
You can take a bike ride like many do.
You could also take the road journey from Leh.
Day 1:
Please rest and acclimatize well, do not stress yourself. Keep checking your oxygen levels often and drink fluids and keep eating nuts.
Day 2:
We attended the Naropa Festival (a cultural festival) and then headed to Stakna Monastery. It is beautiful for the view that it has to offer.
Day 3:
We visited the Hemis Museum. It had lot of artefacts. If you are a fan of culture then go for it. There is a nice café besides Hemis museum serving good hot food.
Then we headed to the Live to Love animal rescue but I found it very depressing to see animals in that state as many of them were ill. We visited the famous Rancho school, whose name was changed after the movie of 3 idiots. (You can absolutely give it a miss).
Day 4:
We headed to Pangong Tso , It is a beautiful lake which has shades of blue.
Please note it is rough 5 hour drive from Leh, we left early morning. We also stopped at Changla where we shivered to death as it was so cold.
We did a day trip to Pangong as it gets really cold in the night and acclimatization often gets an issue since we were travelling in September end.
Day 5:
We covered the local stuff.
Gurudwara Pathar Sahib – It is a very peaceful feeling going here as the same is maintained by the Army regime. Also the Chai is really nice. Have the langar if you reach on time.
Sangam Point – We headed to Sangam where the Zanskar river and Indus meet, both having different colors.
Alchi Village – It is a little village having some artefacts. It shuts by 3.30pm so please reach on time. It is again more on the cultural side.
Bazgoo – It is yet another monastery but the most beautiful part is the view that this place has to offer. I didn’t go much inside the monastery but just sat by the steps and breadth amidst the gorgeous view of the trees and mountain. The sunset is spectacular from here.
Other things to do in Leh (I did not do them due to short of time but you could, I have curated the same after research so it is all for you at one place itself)
Shanti Stupa – The sunset is spectacular from here. Also the night lighting is quiet a scene.
Leh Palace – I had enough history for the visit
Tso Moriri – It is again a beautiful lake but extremely cold. So kindly check before you get there
Khardungla Pass
Kargil – This one is a bit far but absolutely a thrill in itself. Also sometimes, you do need permission so kindly enquire before you go.
Places to Eat:
The German Bakery Gazebo is absolutely fabulous with the choice of yalk pizza .
Brazil Café offers a stunning view of the local Leh market as a whole and has great coffees and vegan cakes.
Metta Café – Another little café in the lanes of Leh market, the pancakes here with apricot sauce is so good.
Himalayan Café is a fine dining to say considering the Leh market, it has a lot of Asian cuisine. It is on the expensive side to say around...
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