7 Places To See In Ladakh That Will Leave You In Awe

7 Places To See In Ladakh That Will Leave You In Awe

-posted by Subham S Tripathy

Ladakh is truly heaven on earth.

It is the best place one can ask for spiritual enlightenment. I may have written about Ladakh a million of times before but each time I visit Ladakh I see something o have not the last time.

That place truly amazes me to my very core and trust me the views are like no other place on earth. 

From finding spiritual enlightenment in the mindblowing monasteries to meeting the sweet ladakhies, the experience will make a new person out of you. 

I won't write about the same places everyone knows about rather I'm going to talk about " 9 Unknown and hidden Places To See In Ladakh That Will Leave You In Awe ". 

So lets beat the crowd and get the best of Ladakh. 

1. The Town of Basgo

The ancient hill town of Basgo flourished during the 15th century. 

Now Basgo Monastery lies in the ruins and the fort is one of the prime attractions. 

The whole town is covered in ruins and a must visit place for anyone who goes to Ladakh.

2. Village of Turtuk

The village of Turtuk is in the Indo-Pakistan border and the northernmost point in India. 

The people in the village of Turtuk are some of the sweetest people on earth and they will welcome you with a warm smile.

This enchanting valley is also known as the 'Gateway to Siachen Glacier'.

3. Lamayuru Monastery

Lamayuru Monastery or Yuru Monastery belongs to the Bon Monasteries.

This splendid monastery is considered as one of the fascinating places that one must visit. 

If you are planning to visit Ladakh then you must enlist this place in your wish list as this monastery is said to be the oldest as well as the largest in Ladakh it is also one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh.

4. Tso Moriri Lake

Tso Moriri Lake is the largest high-altitude lakes in India. 

The most beautiful place for that Instagram shot you always wanted. 

You can see the mystic surrounding just in the clear reflection of the lake. It one of the must-visit secret destinations in Ladakh.

5. Hanle

Hanle in the Changthang region of Ladakh is one of the most beautiful, enchanting, calm and soul losing places in India.

The views from the top of the monastery are just breath-taking. 

Hanle also houses an Indian Astronomical Observatory which is the world’s highest observatory in the world at a staggering height of 4500 Mtrs. 

6. Zanskar Valley

Nestled in the remote corner of Ladakh, is one of the most enchanting places to visit in the Himalayas. 

Zanskar is the most isolated part of the Trans Himalaya region. Once it was the part of the Guge kingdom in Tibet, Zanskar is now an integral part of India.

It is located on the eastern corner of J&K state and is separated from Ladakh by Zanskar mountain range. 

7. Spituk 

This is famous for its beautifully carved location at the top of a hill.  

Zanskar is the most isolated part of the Trans Himalaya region. Once it was the part of the Guge kingdom in Tibet, Zanskar is now an integral part of India.

The winds at the night, however, may chill you to the bones.

So, that is my list of the unknown places in Ladakh. surely there are many more to explore and I will update you guys every time I find something new. Till then stay tuned and share your stories through any social media or just leave a quick comment. 


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