Recently on my trip to Leh, I came across to some of the unforgettable moments, unbelievable views and unexpected wonderful experiences. The small brick houses, generous people, narrow lanes, colorful flags and desert landscape make the place a perfect destination for every kind of traveler. Here’s is the list of places which you ought not to miss in Leh:

HEMIS MONASTERY, LEH LADAKH

A monastery representing the beliefs and colors of Buddhism to the fullest, it is also popular for ‘Hemis Festival’ which takes place around June-July every year. So, make sure to visit the place for experiencing the celebration of spirituality with music and dance.

GURUDWARA PATHAR SAHIB, LEH LADAKH

12000 ft above sea level, it is a beautiful gurudwara in memory of Guru Nanak on the outskirts of Leh on Kargil road. It is visited by both Hindu and Buddhists; legends say that Lamas found the stone boulders with silhouette of a guru meditating and footprints engraved in it.

SHANTI STUPA, LEH LADAKH

It is one of the biggest stupa in Ladakh, it was built by a group of Japanese Buddhist travellers on a hilltop in Chanspa. With time, t became a popular tourist destination not just due to its religious significance but also due to its location surrounded with panoramic views. You can witness the best sunrise and sunset in Leh from this white-domed stupa.

LEH PALACE, LADAKH

In 1553, the palace was one of the highest buildings in the world. It was built on the Namgyal Hill by Buddhist kings; the architecture of the palace surprises you as it demonstrates the magnificence of the Buddhist culture and religion.

MAGNETIC HILL, LEH LADAKH

This hill gives you the most unexpected experience in the world, a car or bike going uphill with ignition off. Yes, this is what happens here in the magnetic hill zone, it’s an illusion which makes a downhill slope appear to be an uphill slope.

OLD TOWN, LEH LADAKH

The charm of old town of Leh cannot be missed, you can easily get lost in the small alley-ways, brick huts with colorful paintings and prayer flags. The unique feature of this town is that there are no windows in the houses.

HALL OF FAME, LEH LADAKH

The Hall of Fame is a place where you get to realize the sacrifices made by the Indian soldiers for making our life easy. The museum provides all the information on army operations here, even stories on our soldiers in the Kargil battle of 1999.

PRIM RESORTS- SABOO LEH, LADAKH

The PRIM Resorts Leh welcomes its guests with great hospitality, it is located in middle of nowhere with has awe-inspiring views of the landscape. It is one of the Best Resorts in Leh, I was over whelmed with generosity of the staff who made sure that I got everything I asked for during my stay. The resort gave me time to relax and re-energize, to end up the trip with good memories and began the normal routine life in a positive manner. 

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Perched between the two highest mountain ranges of the world, The Great Himalayas and Karakoram, Ladakh is a region that is replete with flora and fauna. Being a naturally blessed place on earth, this tourist destination provides home to many endangered and conserved species. Some of the rare animals found in Ladakh for which people round the globe visit this mighty place include snow leopard, wild yak, ibex, bharal, blue sheep, marmot and mouse hare. Not just this, the land is a habitat for a wide variety of birds, making it an ideal place to visit for avid bird lovers.

Blessed with unique climatic conditions, one can witness migration of exclusive and unusual animals and birds in different seasons. The place with its enchanting wildlife makes a perfect destination to board for photography enthusiasts. The Zanskar range is especially enriched in fauna and flora, the reason for building up of Hemis national park in the area. If you are planning to tour in Ladakh do book a resort in Zanskar range where you can spend hours indulging in your favourite past time, photography of wild and endangered animals and birds. And what better place to lodge than Prim Resort in Saboo Leh, Ladakh which can provide you all, tremendous services, easy connectivity, proximity to wildlife, perfect ambience, unmatched relaxation, comfort and great food. Sprinkled with little herb gardens you can truly relish the ambient atmosphere of Ladakh here. Now that lodging problem is simplified, focus on all the trekking you can indulge in to pamper your eyes with spectacular view of wild animals flawless showing their splendor.

Snow Leopard

The exotic animal that tops the unending list of endangered animals found in Ladakh is Snow Leopard. This rarest wild animal is hunted for its rich skin and exported to Tibetan. You can watch him move freely on this land exuding its elegance and distinct charm.

Chiru

Tibetan antelope or popularly called as chiru is one of the rarest species on earth. You can find these beautiful creatures roaming in small groups in Ladakh.

Yak

Large and intimidating, Yak is a furry animal that is found in cold deserts only. Commonly known as Dong, This wild ox is absolutely more imposing than its gregarious domestic counterpart.

Nyan

Nyan is the largest and most glorious of wild sheeps in the world. Also known as the Great Tibetan Sheep, this amazing animal is can be located in the eastern part of Ladakh.

Brids

The list of most beautiful and most rare birds found in Ladakh goes on and on. Some must-to-mention birds of this list are the Bacterian magpies, desert wheaters, Turkoman rock pigeons, larks, buntings, kite, kestrel, many kinds of finches, geese, ducks etc. Besides these, Ladakh is a habitat for a variety of rare Himalayan birds. You can also notice splendid migratory birds like blacked necked crane making this mighty land its home in summers.

Avifuana

The region serves as a home to more than 310 species of Avifuana. Some of its exclusive creatures are Golden eagle, wall creeper, lamagier, rock bunting, Himalayan snowcock and much more.

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This article is written by Prim Resorts, who has described the situation of Resorts in Ladakh and Hotels in Ladakh in this article. 

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