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Loading…This is an easy full day hike of 12 km (loop) going from 3,500–3,950 m just west of Stok.
Present home of the former royal family across the Indus from Leh, with a museum of royal regalia.
Ruined summer palace and monastery 15 km from Leh, the old royal seat, with a large seated Buddha.
Gelugpa monastery on a hill by Leh airport with views of the Indus.
Viewpoint in Leh.
Market in Leh.
Planes fly year round and are the only option in the winter. Book early and allow at least a few days of flexibility as flights are often delayed due to weather conditions. Air India, SpiceJet, Vistara and IndiGo have daily flights from Delhi. Air India flights are also available
Monastery in the Karma Kagyu tradition. Not much to see here, unless you are interested in Buddhism, but it is opposite the street of one of the Dalai Lama residencies.
12.5 km (one-way), 1,200 m altitude gain—it's the pass that leads to Markha Valley. You might be able to do it in one day from Stok if you are fit, otherwise you might have to camp along the way. Note, people say that this is proper mountaineering and you will need some experienc
A proper mountain for a 2-3 days hike from Stok. You should have some mountaineering experience if you do this peak. Since the peak is officially closed (for commercial tours), there are no camps along the way and you will have to bring your own tent and food. In case anyone asks
A 2-hr hike (3 km) with a great view of Leh and the valley. The trail starts in the very north of Leh.
Another 2-hr hike, which give you a view of the airport of Leh, the valley, and the Stok mountain and its range around. The trail starts east of Leh center, slightly north.
If you take an early morning bus (8AM?) to Phyang village (3,600 m) in the parallel valley west of Leh, this trail leads you by the Gyamche La Pass and back into Leh from the north. This is a proper full day hike of 20 km, and considering its 1,200 m altitude gain, it will requir