Ladakh Places to Visit

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Ladakh's high-altitude capital: the old palace, Shanti Stupa, nearby monasteries, a lively bazaar and the base for every journey.

The 'valley of flowers' beyond Khardung La: sand dunes with double-humped camels, Diskit Monastery, Turtuk and apricot orchards.

A long, high-altitude lake that shifts between blue, green and grey. How to plan a night at the shore and what to expect.

Remote high-altitude lakes and a Dark Sky Reserve in Changthang: nomads, wildlife, silence and some of the clearest night skies on earth.

The western route from Leh: ancient monasteries, the Moonland landscape of Lamayuru, Alchi's murals and the Kargil war memorials.