Places to visit in Ladakh

Places to visit in Ladakh

Ladakh Ghoomne ki Jagah: Ek Safar Swarg ke Nazaron Tak

Introduction

Ladakh, jise “Land of High Passes” ke naam se jaana jaata hai, India ke Jammu & Kashmir union territory ka ek khoobsurat hissa hai. Yeh jagah apni raw beauty, shant monasteries, snow-capped mountains aur crystal-clear lakes ke liye famous hai. Chahe aap adventure ke shaukeen ho ya shaanti ki talaash mein ho, Ladakh har kisike liye kuch na kuch lekar aata hai.

Is article mein hum Ladakh ki un jagahon ka zikr karenge jo aapko zaroor dekhni chahiye, aur saath hi batayenge ki wahan kaise pahunch sakte ho.

 

Top Places to Visit in Ladakh

1. Pangong Tso Lake

Yeh lake 14,000 feet ki height par situated hai aur apni surreal beauty ke liye duniya bhar mein mashhoor hai. Pangong Tso ka paani din ke waqt ke saath rang badalta hai — kabhi neela, kabhi hara aur kabhi grey. Iska ek hissa India mein aur doosra China mein hai. Aapne is lake ko “3 Idiots” movie mein bhi zaroor dekha hoga.

Kya karein yahan:

• Camping under the stars
• Photography
• Bird Watching (summers mein migratory birds aate hain)

 

2. Nubra Valley

Leh se 160 km door, Nubra Valley ek high-altitude desert hai jahan aapko sand dunes milti hain, double-humped Bactrian camels dikhte hain, aur beautiful monasteries bhi hain. Diskit Monastery yahan ka main attraction hai.

Kya karein yahan:

• Camel safari in Hunder
• Visit Diskit Monastery
• Enjoy the view of Shyok and Nubra rivers

 

3. Khardung La Pass

Yeh duniya ke highest motorable passes mein se ek maana jaata hai (approx 18,380 ft). Khardung La Leh aur Nubra Valley ko connect karta hai. Yahan aake lagta hai ki aap literally clouds ke beech mein ho.

Kya karein yahan:

• Bike ride ya road trip ka thrill lena
• Snow ka maza lena
• A quick halt for photos and tea at the army-run café

 

4. Leh Palace

Leh ke beech mein located yeh palace 17th century mein banaya gaya tha. Yeh place ek mini version of Lhasa’s Potala Palace lagta hai. Palace se aapko poore Leh town ka panoramic view milta hai.

Kya karein yahan:

• Historical architecture explore karna
• View from the top
• Photography, especially during sunset

 

5. Magnetic Hill

Yeh ek optical illusion hai jahan aapko lagega ki aapki car uphill khud-ba-khud chal rahi hai even in neutral gear! Science kehte hai it’s due to the layout of the surrounding slopes, but locals ise ek miraculous jagah maante hain.

Kya karein yahan:

• Experience the magnetic effect
• Enjoy the surroundings
• Photos & videos for proof

 

6. Tso Moriri Lake

Less crowded but equally beautiful, Tso Moriri Lake Ladakh ka hidden gem hai. Yeh lake bhi high-altitude par situated hai aur migratory birds ka ghar hai.

Kya karein yahan:

• Peaceful camping
• Spot rare birds like black-necked cranes
• Stargazing

 

7. Hemis Monastery

Ladakh ka sabse bada aur richest monastery hai Hemis. Yahan har saal Hemis Festival hota hai jisme traditional masked dances hote hain. Monastery ka spiritual aura ekdum alag hi level ka hota hai.

Kya karein yahan:

• Explore Buddhist culture
• Attend Hemis Festival (June-July)
• Visit the museum inside

 

8. Zanskar Valley

Zanskar ek remote aur untouched valley hai jahan glaciers, rivers aur rugged terrain milta hai. Ye valley winter mein frozen Chadar Trek ke liye bhi famous hai.

Kya karein yahan:

• Trekking and rafting
• Visit Karsha and Phugtal monasteries
• Adventure photography

 

How to Reach Ladakh

By Air:

Sabse convenient aur fast way Ladakh pahuchne ka hai by flight.

• Nearest Airport: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (Leh)
• Leh Airport Delhi, Srinagar, Chandigarh jaise cities se well-connected hai.
• Airport se aap taxi ya hotel pickup le sakte hain.

By Road:

Option 1: Via Manali

• Route: Manali → Rohtang Pass → Keylong → Sarchu → Leh
• Distance: ~472 km
• Duration: 2 days minimum
• Open: June to October
• Pro Tip: Acclimatize properly due to high altitude.

Option 2: Via Srinagar

• Route: Srinagar → Sonamarg → Drass → Kargil → Leh
• Distance: ~434 km
• Duration: 2 days
• Open: May to October

Travel Tips:

• Roads scenic hain lekin challenging bhi, especially for first-timers.
• Aap car, bike, ya shared taxi se ja sakte ho.
• Biking from Manali or Srinagar to Leh is a dream for many bikers!

By Train:

Ladakh mein koi railway station nahi hai. Nearest stations:

• Jammu Tawi (approx 700 km from Leh)
• Udhampur (approx 600 km from Leh)

Wahan se aap road ya flight se Leh ja sakte hain.

 

Travel Tips for Ladakh

•  High altitude sickness common hai. First 1-2 din relax karein.
•  Weather unpredictable hai. Layering is best – thermals, fleece, windcheater.
•  Limited mobile network. BSNL & Jio ka coverage best hai.
• Best Time to Visit: May to September (roads open + pleasant weather)

 

Conclusion

Ladakh ek aisi jagah hai jahan har turn pe nature ka ek naya roop milta hai — kabhi barren mountains, kabhi turquoise lakes, kabhi monasteries ki ghanti ki awaaz. Yeh sirf ek destination nahi, ek experience hai jo har kisi ko apni life mein ek baar zaroor lena chahiye.