Splendors of Ladakh

Leh, a high-desert city nestled in the Himalayas, is the capital of the Leh region in northern India’s Jammu and Kashmir state. Once a key stop for trading caravans, Leh is now famous for its Buddhist monasteries and nearby trekking destinations. The majestic 17th-century Leh Palace, inspired by Tibet’s Potala Palace (the Dalai Lama’s former residence), stands proudly over the old town, offering stunning views of the bustling bazaar and its maze-like streets.