94 Places To Visit In Ladakh (India) In 2024

Top 94 Places to Visit in Ladakh

Places to Visit in Ladakh

1. Leh
2. Nubra Valley
3. Pangong Tso
4. Kargil
5. Zanskar
6. Lamayuru
7. Diskit
8. Hemis
9. Alchi
10. Drass
11. Hunder
12. Turtuk
13. Mulbekh
14. Thiksey Monastery
15. Magnetic Hill
16. Leh Palace
17. Tso Moriri Lake
18. Shanti Stupa
19. Khardung La Pass
20. Hemis Monastery
21. Hall of Fame Museum
22. Diskit Monastery
23. Spituk Monastery
24. Shey Monastery and Palace
25. Stok Palace
26. Alchi Monastery
27. Panamik Hot Springs
28. Samstanling Monastery
29. Yarab Tso Lake
30. Maitreya Buddha Statue
31. Siachen Glacier Base Camp
32. Shyok River
33. Pangong Lake Viewpoint
34. Spangmik Village
35. Marmot Point
36. Lukung
37. Chang La Pass
38. Suru Valley
39. Rangdum Monastery
40. Sani Monastery
41. Hunderman village
42. Zanskar Valley
43. Pensi La Pass
44. Shergol
45. Phuktal Monastery
46. Phugtal Monastery
47. Zongkhul Monastery
48. DrangDrung Glacier
49. Padum
50. Stongdey Monastery
51. Panikhar
52. Karsha Monastery
53. Lamayuru Monastery
54. Moonland
55. Yuru Kabgyat Festival
56. Meditation Hill
57. Lamayuru Trekking Paths
58. Diskit Village
59. Lachung Temple
60. Hundur Monastery
61. Hemis National Park
62. Hemis Festival
63. Gotsang Gompa
64. Shang Gompa
65. Stakna Monastery
66. Alchi Choskor
67. Indus River Alchi
68. Likir Monastery
69. Basgo Monastery
70. Pathar Sahib Gurudwara
71. Moonland (Lamayuru)
72. Drass War Memorial (Kargil War Memorial)
73. Tiger Hill (Drass)
74. Tololing Hill
75. Mushkoh Valley
76. Draupadi Kund
77. Ningoor Masjid
78. Brigade War Gallery
79. Hunder Sand Dunes
80. Bactrian Camel Safari
81. Hunder Village
82. Turtuk Village
83. Thang (the last northernmost village of India)
84. Turtuk Monastery
85. Royal House of Yabgo Dynasty
86. Balti Heritage House and Museum
87. Turtuk Waterfall
88. Apricot Farms Turtuk
89. Polo Ground Turtuk
90. Mulbekh Chamba (Maitreya Buddha Statue)
91. Mulbekh Monastery
92. Mulbekh Gompa
93. Wakha Rgyal
94. Nun Kun Mountain View

Town

Leh

Leh, the former capital of the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh, is now the Leh District in the Indian st..

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Valley

Nubra Valley

(812 Reviews)

Nubra Valley is a high-altitude desert area situated in the northernmost part of India, in the union..

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Lake

Pangong Tso

(3582 Reviews)

Pangong Tso, also referred to as Pangong Lake, is situated in the Himalayas at a height of about 4,3..

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Town

Kargil

Located in the Indian union territory of Ladakh, Kargil lies near the Line of Control facing the Pak..

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Valley/Mountainous Region

Zanskar

Zanskar, located in India's northernmost region of Ladakh, is a remote and mesmerizing valley nestle..

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Village/Monastery

Lamayuru

Lamayuru is a small village in Ladakh, located in the Kargil district of the state of Jammu & Kashmi..

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Village

Diskit

Diskit is the administrative center of the Nubra Valley in the Leh district of Ladakh, India. Perche..

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Village/Monastery

Hemis

Hemis, located in the Leh district of Ladakh in India, is prominently known for the Hemis Monastery,..

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Village

Alchi

Alchi is a small village in the Leh district of Ladakh, India, situated on the bank of the Indus Riv..

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Town

Drass

Drass, a town in the Kargil District of Jammu and Kashmir, India, is famously known as 'The Gateway ..

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Village

Hunder

Hunder is a small village located in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh, India, known for its scenic beauty ..

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Village

Turtuk

Turtuk is a serene village located in the Nubra Tehsil in the northern part of the Leh district in L..

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Village/Historical Site

Mulbekh

Mulbekh is a small village situated in the Kargil District of Ladakh in India. This picturesque loca..

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Buddhist Monastery

Thiksey Monastery

Thiksey Monastery is an iconic Tibetan Buddhist monastery located on top of a hill at an altitude of..

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Gravity Hill

Magnetic Hill

(1517 Reviews)

Magnetic Hill is a gravity hill located near Leh in Ladakh, India. The hill is alleged to have magne..

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Historical Landmark

Leh Palace

Leh Palace, often compared to the Potala Palace of Lhasa, Tibet, is a former royal palace overlookin..

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Natural Attraction

Tso Moriri Lake

Tso Moriri Lake, also known as Lake Moriri or Mountain Lake, is nestled in the Changthang Plateau of..

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Cultural

Shanti Stupa

(729 Reviews)

Shanti Stupa is a white-domed Buddhist stupa located on a hilltop in Chanspa, Leh district, in the L..

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Mountain Pass

Khardung La Pass

Khardung La Pass is a high mountain pass located in the Ladakh region of the Indian state of Jammu a..

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Cultural Site, Religious Site

Hemis Monastery

Hemis Monastery, situated in the Himalayas, is approximately 45 kilometers from Leh, the capital of ..

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Museum

Hall of Fame Museum

The Hall of Fame Museum, situated on the Leh-Kargil road, about 4 km from the city of Leh in Ladakh,..

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Spiritual Site

Diskit Monastery

Diskit Monastery is the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery (gompa) in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh,..

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Buddhist Monastery

Spituk Monastery

(242 Reviews)

Spituk Monastery, also known as Spituk Gompa, is a Buddhist monastery located near the town of Leh i..

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Historic site

Shey Monastery and Palace

(252 Reviews)

Shey Monastery and Palace is an ancient complex perched on a hillock 15 kilometers to the south of L..

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Historical Landmark

Stok Palace

Stok Palace, located in the Stok village of Leh district in Ladakh, India, is an emblematic symbol o..

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Monastery

Alchi Monastery

Alchi Monastery, nestled in the lush greenery of the Leh District in Ladakh, India, is an ancient Bu..

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Natural Attraction/Sightseeing

Panamik Hot Springs

Panamik Hot Springs, nestled in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh, India, are renowned for their therapeuti..

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Cultural Site

Samstanling Monastery

(44 Reviews)

Samstanling Monastery, founded in the 1400s by Lama Tsultim Nima, is a scenic Tibetan Buddhist monas..

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Natural Attraction

Yarab Tso Lake

(26 Reviews)

Yarab Tso Lake is a high altitude sacred lake located near Nubra Valley in the Ladakh region of Jamm..

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Religious Site

Maitreya Buddha Statue

The Maitreya Buddha Statue is a magnificent 32-meter tall statue located in the mystic region of Nub..

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Glacier Base Camp

Siachen Glacier Base Camp

The Siachen Glacier Base Camp, situated in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh, is known as one of the most f..

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Natural Feature

Shyok River

The Shyok River is a river that flows through northern Ladakh in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, Ind..

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Natural Attraction

Pangong Lake Viewpoint

Pangong Lake, situated at a height of about 4,350 meters (14,270 feet) in the Himalayan region of La..

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Village

Spangmik Village

Spangmik Village is a small hamlet situated in the Changthang region of Ladakh, close to the enchant..

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Scenic Spot/Nature attraction

Marmot Point

Marmot Point is a popular tourist spot situated along the enchanting Pangong Tso in Ladakh, India. R..

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Scenic Spot

Lukung

Lukung is a serene village located at the western end of the Pangong Tso in Ladakh, India. Positione..

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Mountain pass

Chang La Pass

(379 Reviews)

Chang La Pass, located in the Ladakh region of India, stands at a staggering elevation of 5,360 mete..

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Valley/Nature

Suru Valley

(54 Reviews)

Suru Valley is a captivating region in the Kargil district of Ladakh, India, known for its breathtak..

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Monastery

Rangdum Monastery

(21 Reviews)

Rangdum Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery belonging to the Gelugpa sect, poised picturesquel..

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Buddhist Monastery

Sani Monastery

(7 Reviews)

Sani Monastery is an ancient Buddhist monastery located in Sani village of Zanskar Valley in Kargil ..

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Historic Village

Hunderman village

Hunderman village is a remote gem located near the Line of Control between India and Pakistan in the..

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Natural/Scenic Beauty

Zanskar Valley

Zanskar Valley, nestled in the remote corner of Ladakh, is a semi-arid region situated in the northe..

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Mountain Pass

Pensi La Pass

Pensi La Pass is a high mountain pass in the Zanskar range, located in the Kargil district of Ladakh..

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Village/Tourist Attraction

Shergol

Shergol is a small village located in the Kargil District of Ladakh in India. This quaint settlement..

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Buddhist Monastery

Phuktal Monastery

Phuktal Monastery, one of the most isolated monasteries in the Zanskar region of Ladakh, India, is a..

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Buddhist Monastery

Phugtal Monastery

Phugtal Monastery, also known as Phugtal Gompa, is a remote monastery located in the southeastern Za..

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Historical & Religious Site

Zongkhul Monastery

Zongkhul Monastery clings to the Ating Gorge's rock face in the Zanskar region of Ladakh, India. Thi..

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Natural Attraction

DrangDrung Glacier

Drang-Drung Glacier is one of the largest glaciers in the Indian subcontinent situated in the Kargil..

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Nature/Trekking/Spiritual

Padum

Padum, once the capital of the ancient kingdom of Zanskar, is the largest and most populous settleme..

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Buddhist Monastery

Stongdey Monastery

Stongdey Monastery is perched on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Zanskar Valley in Ladakh, India. Fo..

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Village/Tourist Attraction

Panikhar

Panikhar is a mesmerizing village located in the Zanskar region of Ladakh, India. Set amidst the gra..

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Monastery

Karsha Monastery

Karsha Monastery is the largest and most important monastery in Zanskar Valley, located in Ladakh, I..

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Buddhist Monastery

Lamayuru Monastery

Lamayuru Monastery, also known as Yuru Gompa, is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located in the Lamayur..

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Natural Wonder

Moonland

Moonland, situated in Lamayuru region of Ladakh, has earned its name due to the lunar landscape it p..

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Cultural Festival Location

Yuru Kabgyat Festival

The Yuru Kabgyat Festival is a vibrant and joyous event celebrated with great pomp and fervor at Lam..

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Hill/Meditative Spot

Meditation Hill

Meditation Hill in Lamayuru is among the tranquil spaces in the moonscape terrains of Ladakh, India...

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Trekking/Spiritual

Lamayuru Trekking Paths

Lamayuru, often referred to as 'moonland' due to its surreal, moon-like landscapes, is located in La..

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Village/Tourist Attraction

Diskit Village

Diskit Village is the headquarter of the Nubra Valley in Leh District, Ladakh, India. It is situated..

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Historical and Religious Site

Lachung Temple

(7 Reviews)

Lachung Temple is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Diskit Village in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh..

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Buddhist Monastery

Hundur Monastery

Hundur Monastery, also known as Hundur Gompa, is a Buddhist monastery situated close to the Diskit v..

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National Park

Hemis National Park

(47 Reviews)

Hemis National Park is located in the eastern part of the Ladakh region in the state of Jammu and Ka..

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Cultural Festival

Hemis Festival

The Hemis Festival is a grand celebration held at the Hemis Monastery, the largest and richest Buddh..

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Buddhist Hermitage

Gotsang Gompa

Gotsang Gompa is a lesser-known hermitage belonging to the Drukpa lineage, perched atop the hills ne..

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Monastery

Shang Gompa

Shang Gompa, situated within the pristine premises of Hemis in Ladakh, India, is an embodiment of se..

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Buddhist Monastery

Stakna Monastery

(116 Reviews)

Stakna Monastery or Stakna Gompa is a serene Buddhist monastery of the Drugpa sect, perched on a hil..

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Monastery

Alchi Choskor

Alchi Choskor is an ancient Buddhist monastic complex situated in the Alchi village in the Leh Distr..

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Natural / Historial Site

Indus River Alchi

The Indus River in Alchi, Ladakh is one of the most picturesque locations in India. Alchi is a charm..

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Buddhist Monastery

Likir Monastery

Likir Monastery, also known as Likir Gompa, is a Buddhist monastery located in the picturesque regio..

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Historical & Religious Site

Basgo Monastery

Basgo Monastery is a historical monastery situated in Alchi, a small village in the Ladakh region of..

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Religious Site

Pathar Sahib Gurudwara

Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is a highly revered Sikh temple located approximately 25 km from Leh on the L..

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Natural / Cultural Site

Moonland (Lamayuru)

Moonland (Lamayuru) is located in the small village of Lamayuru in Ladakh, Jammu, and Kashmir, India..

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War Memorial

Drass War Memorial (Kargil War Memorial)

The Drass War Memorial, also known as the Kargil War Memorial, is a poignant site located in the tow..

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Historic Site/Natural Attraction

Tiger Hill (Drass)

Tiger Hill is a prominent peak located in the Drass sector near Kargil in the Ladakh region of Jammu..

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Historic Site

Tololing Hill

Tololing Hill is a prominent high ground location that became historically significant during the Ka..

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Valley/Mountainous Region

Mushkoh Valley

Mushkoh Valley, situated in the Drass region of Ladakh, India, is known for its unspoiled natural be..

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Religious site, Nature attraction

Draupadi Kund

Draupadi Kund is a sacred pond located in the Drass region of Ladakh, India. It is nestled at a high..

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Religious Site

Ningoor Masjid

Ningoor Masjid, located within the vicinity of Drass in Ladakh, India, stands as a symbol of religio..

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Museum

Brigade War Gallery

The Brigade War Gallery in Drass, Ladakh, is a poignant memorial and museum dedicated to the heroes ..

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Natural Attraction

Hunder Sand Dunes

(163 Reviews)

Hunder Sand Dunes are a unique and fascinating attraction situated in the Hunder Village of the Nubr..

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Outdoor Adventure/Tourist Attraction

Bactrian Camel Safari

Hunder, a village in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh, India, is renowned for its sand dunes and the uniqu..

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Village/Tourist Attraction

Hunder Village

Hunder Village is a scenic hamlet located in the Nubra Valley region of Ladakh, India. Nestled betwe..

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Village/Tourist Attraction

Turtuk Village

Turtuk Village is a secluded and serene hamlet situated in the Nubra tehsil of Ladakh in the norther..

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Village/Scenic Spot

Thang (the last northernmost village of India)

Thang, located in the Union Territory of Ladakh, India, is often recognized as the northernmost vill..

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Cultural Site

Turtuk Monastery

Turtuk Monastery is a serene Buddhist monastery located in the village of Turtuk, situated in the Nu..

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Historical Landmark

Royal House of Yabgo Dynasty

The Royal House of Yabgo Dynasty is situated in Turtuk, a village in the Leh district of Ladakh, Ind..

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Museum/Cultural Site

Balti Heritage House and Museum

(12 Reviews)

The Balti Heritage House and Museum, situated in Turtuk, a village in the Nubra Valley, showcases th..

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Natural attraction

Turtuk Waterfall

(19 Reviews)

Turtuk Waterfall is a mesmerizing cascade located in Turtuk, a village situated in the Nubra tehsil ..

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Nature/Agro Tourism

Apricot Farms Turtuk

Turtuk is a scenic village located in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh, India, very close to the India-Pak..

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Recreational Grounds / Cultural Site

Polo Ground Turtuk

Located in the Nubra Valley, Polo Ground Turtuk is one of the northernmost villages of India, within..

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Monument/Historical Place

Mulbekh Chamba (Maitreya Buddha Statue)

The Mulbekh Chamba, or Maitreya Buddha statue, is a revered monument located in Mulbekh, a village i..

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Buddhist Monastery

Mulbekh Monastery

Mulbekh Monastery, also known as Mulbekh Gompa, is located in Mulbekh village in the Kargil district..

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Monastery

Mulbekh Gompa

Mulbekh Gompa, also known as Mulbekh Monastery, is a prominent gompa or Buddhist monastery in the Ka..

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Historical and Cultural site

Wakha Rgyal

Wakha Rgyal, located in Mulbekh, is a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Ladakh, India. It ..

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Mountain Viewpoint

Nun Kun Mountain View

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Places To Visit In Ladakh

Top 94 Places to Visit in Ladakh

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Places to Visit in Ladakh

Explore 30 Religious Places to Visit in Ladakh

Explore 13 Historical Places to Visit in Ladakh

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Explore 15 Villages to Visit in Ladakh

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