Ladakh
Spectacularly jagged, arid mountains enfold this magical Buddhist ex-kingdom. Picture-perfect gompas (Tibetan Buddhist monasteries) dramatically crown rocky outcrops next to fluttering prayer flags and whitewashed stupas, while prayer wheels spun clockwise release merit-making mantras. Gompa interiors are a riot of golden Buddhas and intricately colourful murals and home to red-robed monks. It's a little corner of Tibet marooned in the furthest reaches of India.
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Top places to visit in Ladakh
Discover the best attractions in Ladakh from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
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Attraction in IndiaThiksey Gompa - Attraction in LehLeh Palace
- Attraction in IndiaBasgo Palace
- Attraction in LehCentral Asian Museum
- Attraction in IndiaDiskit Gompa
- Attraction in IndiaEnsa Gompa
- Attraction in IndiaGotsang Hermitage
- Attraction in IndiaGuru Lhakhang
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