- Natural Beauty
- Leh features rivers Indus, Zanskar and Shyok cascading through the Himalayas
- Pangong Lake offers crystal-clear waters and camping opportunities
- Magnetic Hill defies gravity and provides unique optical illusions
- Tso Moriri Lake is India's largest high altitude lake at 4,000m
- Historical Sites
- Lamayuru Monastery is the oldest and largest in Leh at 3,510m
- Shanti Stupa stands at 4,267m, built by Japanese monks for world peace
- Royal Leh Palace showcases 450-year-old Chinese paintings
- Kargil is famous for the Kargil War and serves as a war memorial
- Activities
- Jeep safaris offer scenic drives through Leh and surrounding areas
- Motorcycle tours cover Khardungla Pass and other popular destinations
- Trekking available in various valleys and snow leopard safaris
- Local markets sell handicrafts, pashmina shawls and Buddhist relics
- Cultural Experiences
- Hemis Festival celebrates Padmasambhava's birth in June/July
- Ladakh Festival features colorful costumes and mask dances
- Local markets offer traditional products and cultural experiences
- Camel safaris provide opportunities to explore sand dunes