Leh Overview

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A desolate lunar landscape with arid mountains and snow brushed peaks, arcane monasteries perched on stony cliffs, thousands of colourful prayer flags fluttering against the stark expanse and an impossible blue sky. It is breathtaking, barren and beautiful. Ladakh is the quintessential adventure destination and Leh is its lush heart where an expanse of verdant trees stands surrounded by rocky hillocks.
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Hotels in Leh

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Hotel Chube Leh Hotel

Traveler opinion: 2.3 out of 5

Average Daily Rate
Rs. 1,613

Holiday Ladakh Hotel

Traveler opinion: 3.3 out of 5

Average Daily Rate
Rs. 3,120

Hotel Gawaling International Hotel

Traveler opinion: 3.9 out of 5

Area: Changspa

Average Daily Rate
Rs. 3,100

Hotel Lotus Hotel

Average Daily Rate
Rs. 2,900

Hotel Antelope Hotel

Traveler opinion: 3.5 out of 5

Area: Near Women s Alliance Jumabagh

Average Daily Rate
Rs. 3,000

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Fast Facts

Main Languages: Ladakhi, English and Hindi

When to Go: May to end of September is when Ladakh is accessible by road and enjoys pleasant weather with warm days and cool evenings. Rest of the year it is snow covered and quite inhospitable however flights from Delhi to Leh operate through the year, so you can visit Leh anytime you like.

Local Transport: It’s easy to get around within the town. Hire taxis, bikes or bicycles. You can also opt to walk around. Just ensure that you’ve spent at least a day acclimatizing before you decide to walk or cycle.

Currency: Indian Rupee (INR) 1 USD is approximately 48 INR

Voltage: 230V / 50Hz

Time Zone: Indian Standard Time (UTC +5:30)

Location: Set in the Ladakh region of Upper Himalayas

Nearest Metropolis: New Delhi, 960 km away

Altitude: 3,500 metres or 11,483 feet above sea level

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