Leh Landmarks and Historic sites

The Jama Masjid is a historical mosque that is located in the midst of Leh and is the biggest mosque of Ladakh. This was constructed in 1666-67 A.D. as per an agreement between the then ruler of Ladakh Deldan...

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Phyang Monastery is situated at about forty-km to the west of Leh town. It is owned by the ‘Red Hat’ sect of Buddhism. The hill of Phyang is believed to be founded in the fifteenth century. The...

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The post office of Leh is amongst the oldest post offices in the world. Although no exact details are available about the building’s year of construction, one can readily get the idea of its old-era charm just by looking at...

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The Prayer Wheels, locally known as Mani Wheels, are a Buddhist tradition. Monks often employ these wheels in monasteries, libraries, temples and at other public places. They turn these wheels at any opportune moment to...

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Leh is a town that is dominated by the Leh Royal Palace which was constructed in the 17th century by King Sengge Namgyal. However in the 19th century the Kashmiri forces besieged this palace and the inhabitants...

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