Things to do in LadakhChadar Trek, Motor Biking, Cyling, Indus River Rafting, Go on a Camel Safari, Go on a Yak Safari, Skiing, Hangout at Lala's Art Cafe, Shop at the Leh Market, Spot the Leopard, Visit monasteries and many more. Majestic in its scope and fascinating in the depth and variety of its experiences, Ladakh is one of the best places to visit in the world. High passes make up the region, sheer cliffs stand in stern starkness, gorgeous lakes shimmer invitingly from all corners, long empty roads beckon invitingly, and an atmosphere of peace and purity fills the air. There are many beautiful places to visit in Ladakh; places of such grandeur and subtlety that they make you marvel at the power of the natural creative process that went into forming them. Both natural and man-made marvels enrich the landscape, making your Ladakh trip a fantastic adventure that will leave you with grand memories. There are many things to do in Ladakh. A couple of days required to acclimatize in Ladakh can be spent profitably enjoying the sites in and around Leh, from the various monasteries that glorify the region to the palaces and museums that add to its cultural depth. Once you are ready to visit the higher altitudes of Ladakh, you can enjoy visits to places like Pangong Tso, Khardung La, Marsmik La, Hemis National Park and other grand landscapes that makeup Ladakh. You can also undertake one of the adventurous treks that enrich Ladakh. With so many places to see and things to do your trip to Ladakh, it promises to be full of excitement and variety. The chance to visit Ladakh is a great blessing, so enjoy it thoroughly. The options are many and varied, and the thrills you get out of them will be endless.
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