Leh in Summer – 4 Things to Experience

 Kashmir’s Leh could be a perfect summer holiday destination for you for an action-packed, fun vacation with friends and family. Boasting Tibetan culture, the best of the world’s landscape, pristine lakes, and sumptuous pan-Asian cuisine, Leh is one of the top Kashmir tourism destinations for travelers worldwide. You can do several things at Leh – right from hiking and trekking to visiting monasteries to camping and reveling in the beauty of Kashmir. The list is never-ending. However, we have given below a few must-do activities that you can try in Leh in the months of May, June, and July. 


Drive to the Magnetic Hill

The hill that defies gravity is a famed attraction in Leh. While the lore believes that supernatural activities cause the phenomenon, the truth is that the entire region contains magnetic properties strong enough to pull moving vehicles uphill. There’s a white box marked where you can park your vehicle in neutral and see it moving uphill at a speed of 20km/hour. 


Visit Thiksey Monastery 

Located at about 18 kms east of Leh, Thiksey Monastery (Thikse Gompa) is a 12 story-15th century Buddhism architectural masterpiece, known for its Wheel of Life murals, ancient scripture, statues, paintings, and arms. Within the complex is the beautiful Tara temple dedicated to the Goddess Tara. The 21 images painted on the walls depict different avatars of the deity. 


Trek to Markha Valley

One of the most famous Treks that brings many adventure junkies to Leh and Ladakh is the Markha Valley trek. The trail passes through Hemis National Park, rugged terrain strewn with beds of colorful flowers in the summer, barley and mustard plantations, and the mystical Ladakh village. You can spot the famous Ibex and Blue sheep along the way, camp by the clear streams under the hill, and if you are lucky, spot Snow Leopard at the Hemis National Park. 


Book a Bactrian Camel Safari in Nubra Valley

We all know that camels are one of the primary transportation sources in Leh’s valley. Still, a double-humped camel safari in Nubra Valley is worth experiencing in Kashmir. Nubra Valley is a high-altitude cold desert – a deep gorge formed by the impacts of Siachen and Shyok Rivers. An extension of the Qing-Zang Tibetan plateau that starts from China, Nubra Valley is home to Turtuk and Panamik villages, Samstanling Gompa, Hunder Sand Dunes, Yarab Tso Lake, and Diskit Monastery. 


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