Ladakh is making a special place in the hearts of people which is known as an excellent tourist destination. The natural beauty here will make you crazy. Visiting monasteries, hiking the mountains and camping by the lakes are some of the best attractions of Ladakh that tourists can explore by taking a Ladakh bike tour. Ladakh and its surrounding places are liked a lot due to their natural beauty, calm natural environment, and picturesque views. Today in this episode, we are going to give you information about important places to visit near Ladakh. So let's know about them...

Khardungla Pass
This place is also special because it is considered to be the entry point of the world's highest battlefield, Siachen Glacier and Nubra Valley. To go here also you will need Inner Line Permit and Restricted Area Permit. One can reach here by crossing the crooked hairpin road. Due to Khardung La Pass being included in the list of highest places in Ladakh, the amount of oxygen, there remains very low, due to which the chances of getting altitude sickness increase when going there. If you are going to Khardung La Pass, then definitely take medicines, etc. with you to avoid attitude sickness, otherwise, you may become a victim of attitude sickness.

Tso Moriri Lake
Tso Moriri Lake, situated at an altitude of 4,595 meters between Ladakh and Tibet, is the highest lake in India. Tso Moriri Lake is the twin lake of Pangong Lake, located inside the Changtang Wildlife Sanctuary. Let us tell you that this lake provides a beautiful environment and peaceful environment for the tourists coming here. Tso Moriri Lake flows approximately 28 km north to south and has a depth of approximately 100 feet. The attractive Tso Moriri Lake is surrounded by barren hills with the backdrop of beautiful snow-capped mountains. Although people know very little about this lake, hence there is not much crowd of tourists here.

Nubra Valley
The specialty of this place is that it is one of the highest roads in the world and India, where vehicles run. Apart from hotels, you can also stay in tents and camps here. You will also need a permit to reach here. Nubra Valley was also earlier known as Ladorama, which means 'valley of flowers'. This valley is also called the “Garden of Ladakh”. The valley is decorated with “pink” and “yellow wild roses”. Nubra Valley, located at a distance of 150 km from Leh, is very attractive and beautiful. The history of this valley is also very old.

Turtuk Village
People following all three religions, Hindu, Muslim, and Buddhist, live in this village. This village is situated on the banks of Shyok River, after going there you will get to see a very beautiful and wonderful view. This is a village snatched by India from Pakistan in 1971 AD, which has become a part of India at present. This village is surrounded by mountains on all sides and is situated on the banks of Shyok River, after visiting which one feels like a different world.

Magnetic hill
Magnetic Hill in Ladakh is a must-go place. The theory of gravity does not work here. It is written on the sign board here ‘Phenomenon that defies gravity’. This route is also known as the magnetic road. Here, if you park the car on the road in a neutral mode without starting it, it automatically starts going uphill. Every year tourists from India and abroad come here to see this scene with their own eyes and know its mystery.

Thiksey Monastery
Thiksey Monastery is located at a distance of 19 kilometers from Leh. This is a very beautiful place. There is a 12-storey high building which is the largest monastery in the area. Where you can see magnificent stupas, sculptures, paintings, thangkas, and swords. There is also a big pillar here in which the messages and teachings given by Lord Buddha are written. Another attraction here is the Thiksey Festival held in this monastery which lasts for two days. Shey Gompa and Matho Gompa are also present near this place which are other attractions here.

Pangong Tso
Pangong Lake situated at a high altitude is popular for its beautiful views. Located at a distance of 150 kilometers from Leh, this lake can be reached by crossing Changla Pass. The blue water of this lake will soothe your eyes. To reach here you will need an Inner Line Permit. The best time to visit here is from April to September. This lake has gained immense popularity due to it being a beautiful place in Leh Ladakh and being a hot spot for shooting many films. Pangong Lake is a major tourist destination of Leh-Ladakh due to its natural beauty, crystal waters gentle hills, and beautiful landscape of the region.

Diskit Monastery
This is the main city of Nubra Valley. Scapegoat is organized here every year in February. Diskit Monastery is considered to be one of the largest and oldest monasteries of Nubra Valley. This monastery, also known as “Future Buddha”, is situated in the mountains above Diskit village in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh. This monastery is about 350 years old, in which a 106-foot-high statue of Maitreya Buddha is installed. This monastery is considered to be one of the oldest and largest monasteries of Nubra Valley.

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