Zanskar the Virgin Valley Photos
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About Zanskar the Virgin Valley
Zanskar the Virgin Valley is well-known as the 'land of white copper'. This valley is situated in Ladakh and has an elevation ranging from around 3,500 m to 7,000 m above sea level. It is considered to be one of the...Read more on Zanskar the Virgin Valley
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Jama Masjid
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Ranked 1 of 30Places to Visit in Ladakh (Leh)
- Type: Mosque
Jama Masjid is one of the historical mosques in Ladakh, which is situated in the heart of Leh, the capital of the state. It is considered to be the biggest mosques in the region and houses a memorial known as Shahi Hamdan. This memorial is dedicated to a Muslim Sufi Saint named Mir Syed Ali...
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Leh Palace
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Ranked 2 of 30Places to Visit in Ladakh (Leh)
- Type: Palace
- Entry: Paid
Leh Palace is similar in construction to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. This palace was constructed by King Sengge Namgyal during the 17th century. By mid-19th century, this place got abandoned due to the annexation of Ladakh by Dogra forces. This annexation led the royal family living in...
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Sun Temple
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Ranked 3 of 30Places to Visit in Ladakh (Leh)
- Type: Temple
- Entry: Paid
Sun Temple is a very famous temple in Ladakh, which is dedicated to the Sun God, Bhaskar. It is a mediaeval temple, which was constructed by King Lalitaditya for commemorating the Sun God. There is a colonnaded courtyard at this temple along with the main shrine. Visitors can also see around 84...
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Shanti Stupa
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Ranked 4 of 30Places to Visit in Ladakh (Leh)
- Type: Monastery
- Entry: Paid
Shanti Stupa refers to a peace pillar, which was established by a 'Peace Sect' of Japanese Buddhists. This pillar is located in the Leh District just above Changspa, which is famous for its gilt panels that depict the life stories of Buddha. In 1983, the construction of this stupa was...
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Padum
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Ranked 5 of 30Places to Visit in Ladakh (Leh)
- Type: Valley
Padum is one of the largest towns in the region, which is mainly populated by Tibet Buddhists and minority of Muslims. It is the main administrative centre of Zanskar tehsil of Kargil District. This place is around 240 km away from Kargil and has a population of about 1,000 people. It is located...
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