What is Ladakh famous for?

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Situated at an altitude of 4,500 meters, the Indian Astronomical Observatory at Hanle is the second-highest optical telescope in the world.

Far away from the polluted urban cities and on such high altitude, the place had to be on top of the list of the best places for stargazing in India.

The air is so dry and clear that the brightness of the Milky Way is spectacular.

You could even photograph from the famous Pangong Lake and see the spectacular view in the reflection of the lake and in the brightest night sky lit solely by the light of stars. Tha village of Nubra is quite famous for the same too.

Right between the Suru River and Dras River, the Bailey bridge was constructed in 1982 by the Indian Army in the rough Himalayan Ranges.

This 30 meters long bridge is the highest bridge in the world at a height of 5,602 meters above sea level.

It is a temporary bridge made up of lattice steel by prefabricated parts. Such bridges have great application in Military.

Ladakh is one place in India which remains on almost every travellers’ bucket list and is a dream destination which will remain etched in his mind even years after the trip is over! Ladakh’s majestic and raw beauty is one which captivates every tourist visiting this place while also leaving them longing for more.

A large portion of the area between the Suru Valley and Zanskar Valley which is surrounded by the Himalayas and Zanskar Ranges is rough and largely inhabited.

Rugged mountains adorn the landscape all around while the mighty Indus River which flows through several deep valleys and high mountains will make you fall in love with this place again and again.

The main area that is inhabited is Rangdum. But after crossing Rangdum, at the height of 4,400 m at Pensi-la which is also the gateway to Zanskar, is India's Highest Settlement! A life at such a height has to be difficult and yet the most peaceful when amidst a beauty like Leh-Ladakh.

Want to know what Ladakh is famous for? Here are some of the top places to visit and see which are extremely famous in Ladakh, making it one of the top destinations to visit in India!

While the highest settlement is at 4,400 m at Pensi-la, extremities are crossed further when it comes to agricultural fields.

Ladakh, famous for its numerous monasteries, belongs to the Tibetan Sect of Buddhism.

On the Tso Moriri Lake at Korzok where the altitude is 4,600 meters, you'll be witness to the highest fields in the world. One magnificent sight!

This is why it is home to some of the most pristine monasteries in the nation.

The blue and mystifying Pangong Lake gets its name from the Tibetian dictionary which translates to high grassland lake. Located at an altitude of 4,350 meters in the Himalayas, it is the world's highest saltwater lake.

It is 162Kms long out of which 70% is in China and 30% is in India! This Enhorheic lake completely freezes in winters despite its salty water.

You will find several red hat Buddhist monks in each of these monasteries with the background of a harsh landscape and surreal view.

People who have visited these famous monasteries in Ladakh reveal that the meditation experience which can be felt here.

The Magnetic Hill is a wide open stretch of a road, surrounded by tall and rocky mountains on the route from Leh to Kargil.

If you want to believe that it is a mystery then try this - If you leave your car in neutral gear with the ignition turned off on the Magnetic Hill’s downward slope, it looks as if the car is going uphill.

The Spituk Gompa which is one of the most famous monasteries in Ladakh can be found on the top of a hill and is renowned for its beautiful carvings and beauty.

It's as if a very powerful magnetic device is pulling the vehicle uphill. Whereas the locals have an answer to it.