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The magnificent city of Leh holds a significant place in the history of Ladakh, as it’s not only the biggest city of ladakh but has been an important citadel for many dynasties. The district of Leh comprised of a vast area that spread over the Kailash Mansarover to Swaat (Dardistan) forming the greater Leach of the ancient regime. Leh with an area of 45110 Sq Km makes it largest district in the country in terms of area. It lies between 32 to 36 degree North latitude and 75 degree to 80 degree East longitude.

The district is bounded by Pakistan occupied Kashmir in the West and China in the north and eastern part and Lahul Spiti of Himachal Pardesh in South East. It is at a distance of 434 Km from Srinagar and 474 Km from Manali. Leh district comprises of Leh town and 112 inhabited villages and one un-inhabited village. The total population of Leh district is 1.17 lacs.

Leh the capital of Ladakh is situated at a height of 3505 meters. Your travel to Leh will lead you to snow capped peaks and the ruins of Tibetan style palaces which still lay eroded in stark contrast to the pristine white background and a lush irrigated farmland that lay beneath it giving an ideal picturesque view.

Your Leh trekking venture in this paradise situated 10 km from the fertile valley of Indus river is a one-stop destination to experience Tibet right here in India. An important trading center, Leh is an explicit market for exquisite items across boundaries of Ladakh. Carpets, rugs and pashmina shawls from Kashmir, Persian motif, jewellery from Tibet made of semi precious stone. Thangka paintings, prayer wheels, music bowl are other curios you can take back as souvenirs of your Leh tour experience .

Glimpses of ruins of ancient castles are worth capturing in your cameras. A simple yet pleasing and comfortable stay at a local hotel will keep you geared-up for your trek to Ladakh Palace and climb many stairs to Shanti Stupa, which are exclusive attraction of our Leh holiday packages.

Further days to come we shall visit to traditional Ladakhi home and to add thought for food relish the barley beer- chang, and stable food tsampa with the famous butter tea. A stopover at two gompas (monasteries) Spituk and Phyang will allow you to experience the calmness and spirituality among the monks and discover your inner self.

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