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The beautiful destination of Leh, in the Ladakh region of the State of Jammu & Kashmir, was the capital of the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh. With a strong Tibetian - Buddhist culture and colorful gompas / temples, Leh is a magnet for devout Buddhists and is also a favoured trekking locale.

The most attractive feature of the landscape around Leh are the Buddhist monasteries.  Situated on the isolated hillocks with pleasing aesthetics and interesting architecture, these monasteries provide the focus for the faith of the highly religious Buddhist people of the region.

Leh is situated at an altitude of 3,500 meters (11,485 feet) and dominated by the now ruined Leh Palace, former home of the royal family of Ladakh.

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[ Edit ] State

Jammu & Kashmir, India

[ Edit ] Location

Leh District in Jammu & Kashmir - bounded by Pakistan occupied Kashmir in the West, China to the north and east, and Lahul Spiti of Himachal  Pardesh to the south east.

[ Edit ] Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit Leh is between July to September - the summer months.

For trekkers, the best months to visit Leh is during the months of July and August.

Leh experiences cold, long, and harsh winters from October to early March.  Minimum temperatures are typically well below freezing point for most of the season.

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[ Edit ] STD Code

01982

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