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LADAKH

CITIES

Panoramic view of Leh with Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace against stark Trans‑Himalayan peaks
Hunder sand dunes with double‑humped Bactrian camels set amid the confluence of Shyok and Nubra rivers.
Suru Valley landscapes near Kargil town with green meadows, Suru River, and views toward Pensi La and Drang‑Drung Glacier

LEH

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NUBRA VALLEY

KARGIL

Attractions

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Magnetic Hill (Leh)

Gravity‑hill viewpoint on the Leh–Kargil highway where an optical illusion makes vehicles appear to roll uphill, framed by barren Trans‑Himalayan slopes.

Pangong Tso

High‑altitude brackish lake at about 4,350 m known for surreal blue waters that shift hues through the day, stretching 134 km across India–China border.

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Thiksey Monastery

Majestic hilltop Gelug Buddhist gompa near Leh with a 15‑metre Maitreya Buddha and multi‑storeyed complex reminiscent of the Potala Palace

Food

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Momo

Himalayan dumplings filled with meat or vegetables, usually steamed and served with spicy tomato chutney; a staple of Tibetan, Nepali, and Ladakhi cuisine.

Skyu

Traditional Ladakhi one‑pot pasta stew where hand‑pinched wheat dough pieces simmer in a hearty soup of vegetables, milk, and spices—perfect for cold winters.

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Thukpa

Tibetan noodle soup made with broth, noodles, and vegetables or meat, popular across Ladakh, Northeast India, Nepal, and Bhutan as a warming complete meal.

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