Craving big skies, wild landscapes, and that rare silence that makes your phone feel unnecessary? Ladakh is where altitude meets attitude.

NationalGeographic_2775626Leh Palace, built in 1600, has stunning views over the city of Leh. Cradled by mountain peaks, the capital of the state of Ladakh sits at 11,483 feet, making it one of ...

Built under the 17th-century king Sengge Namgyal,.Leh Palace is a former ... valley to the south, with the Ladakh mountain range rising behind the palace to the north. There are many Interesting ...

The region is famous for its Buddhist monasteries and other cultural landmarks, including the Hemis Monastery, the Thiksey Monastery, and the Leh Palace. These sites offer a glimpse into Ladakh's ...

said to be of the earliest rulers of Ladakh, even before the Tibetan invasions of the 9-10th centuries. The palace, built later, resembles the one at Leh. In an older, more modest structure some ...

When Rigzin Wangmo Lachic returned to her hometown Leh in 2017 — after corporate stints in Japan and New Delhi — she spent the first year trekking across the region. This experience, says ...

A 30 minute drive south of Leh is Shey Gomba, a namesake of a similar-looking monastery in Dolpo. This ancient palace and shrine has two gilded copper statues of the sitting Buddha which were crafted ...

Artisanal Alchemy, Kunzes's dining experience, can be hosted at Jade House or Stok Palace. In the shadows of the Stok Kangri range, a 10-minute ride from Leh, is Ladakh Sarai in Saboo. This ...

Built under the 17th-century king Sengge Namgyal,.Leh Palace is a former ... valley to the south, with the Ladakh mountain range rising behind the palace to the north. There are many Interesting ...