Leh
is the district headquarter of Ladakh situated at an
altitude of 3500 metres. Hemis, the largest of the gompas,
founded in the 17th century, is the most accessible of all
the monasteries in Ladakh. Other monasteries are Shey (15
kms. From Leh), Spituk (8 kms. From Leh), Thiksey (17 kms.
From Leh). Leh is connected by flights from Delhi, Jammu and
Chandigarh.
If you are in love, visit Leh, even if
only with the Hills. This fantastic place in Ladakh has a
dreamy landscape, and a cool weather, with some of the
most colourful people in the world. An old school of
Tibetan Buddhism, the rituals of the folk are as
interesting as their handicrafts and behavior. And by
interesting I mean, interesting, very interesting, for
scholars and layman alike.
Attractions :
The Leh Palace - The 17th century palace
closely resembles to that of Lhasa, both in architecture
and styling. The top of the namgyal hill, and above the
palace is the Victory tower, towered in the memory of
victory over Kashmiri Balti army.
The Namgyal Tsempo
gompa - Built by King Tashi Namgyal, this gompa,
with a gold idol of Buddha and some rare artifacts of
architectural splendour, this gompa , on Namgyal Tsemo
peak is worth a visit, if only human eyes are still open.
Leh mosque
- The mosque presents an amalgamation of Trkeyish and
Indian architecture and a splendid monument in Green and
white.
