Leh Ladakh Hill Station is like an oasis of green fields in the middle of the Karakoram beaches in the north and the Great Himalayas in the south. It is located at 3505 meters above sea level on the snow-covered edges of the Himalayan mountains. The magical charm of the Himalayas invites a number of tourists to this place who wants to explore the rough and rough Himalayan terrain. It is also the center of Tibetan Buddhist culture through the ages, which can be seen in the colorful gompes or monasteries scattered around this place. Panoramic scenery as well as the availability of adventure sports opportunities make Ladakh excursions a permanent experience for tourists. Some of the famous attractions of Leh Ladakh Hill Station are: Hemis Gompa: It is the largest monastery in Ladakh, located 45 km south of Leh. This is the house of the Brokkpan or Red Hat monk, which was Gompa and was built in 1630. It is one of the tallest settlements in the world, located at an altitude of 12,000 meters above sea level. This monastery is the oldest monastery belonging to the Kargyu school. Score tourists visiting this place during their trip to Ladakh. Inside this gompan you can see beautiful frescoes and paintings on the walls. It is also the largest Thangka painting in Ladakh, about 12 meters long. Shanti Stupa: This is an impressive white structure located on the top of Changspan Hill. It was built by a Japanese Buddhist organization to celebrate 2,500 years of Buddhism. This Shanti stupa was consecrated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1985. This stupa gives a magnificent look illuminated at night. In addition to this, there is also a well known attraction where tourists can get the best picture of the sunrise against the backdrop of the Himalayas. Shey Monastery: It is located 15 km south of Leh in the small village of Shey. For centuries, this monastery served as the royal residence of the kingdoms that ruled this place. The main attraction of the monastery is the stone buildings of the Maitreya Buddha placed in Tibetan style, which are 17.5 meters high, consist of copper and beautifully adorn the jewels. Some of the most famous sites in this place are Alchi Gompa, Likir Monastery, Spituk Monastery, Thiksey Monastery and Thiksey Monastery
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