HOTELS IN LEH
Leh is situated on the banks of the Indus, at a height of 11,000 feet amidst the strikingly beautiful and majestic mountains that slowly merge into an oasis of green fields. The population comprises of mainly Buddhists and the Leh bazaar is worth a visit.
Leh is the capital of Ladakh. It is also known as Little Tibet. It has blossomed into one of the busiest markets. The place is endowed with Tibetan heritage and the large number of monasteries sprinkled here and there.
Attractions of Leh
Sankar Gompa
This is a small monastery. It is known that only 20 monks live here. Gompa is only open to the public from 7.00 am to 10.00 am and from 5.00 to 7.00 pm. It is, however, well lit, so an evening visit is worthwhile. At these times the monks will welcome the visitors and may offer one yak butter tea, 'Tsampa' and boiled and spiced mustard plant.
Jami Masjid
This is the green and white painted Mosque worth a visit.
Chamba Temple
This is a one roomed shrine housing a colossal image of Maitreya, the Buddha to come, and some wonderful old wall paintings.
Leh Palace
This is an old palace of the kings of Ladakh overlooks the town from the southwest slope of the Tsemo hill. It has eight storey and was built by King Sengge Namgyal in the 16th century.
Leh Gompa
The Leh Gompa stands high above the palace and also overlooks the ruins of the older palace of the King of Tagpebums. This red Gompa is also known as Namgyal Tsemo Gompa. It was built in 1430 by King Gvags-Pa-Bum-Ide and has a fine three-storey high seated Buddha figure.
Leh doesn’t have many luxurious hotels. Accommodation is available here in the form of home stays. You can stay with a Tibetan family to get accustomed to their lifestyle and culture.
Tourists can find ample budget hotels in Leh with discount deals on travel. Cheap hotel reservations can be made in advance to book cheap hotel rooms in order to make your trip more economical. Hotels in Leh cater to all your needs in order to make your experience unforgettable.
