{"id":53386,"date":"2022-09-02T11:52:29","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T11:52:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/?p=53386"},"modified":"2025-11-21T09:46:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T09:46:02","slug":"offbeat-places-in-leh-ladakh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/offbeat-places-in-leh-ladakh\/","title":{"rendered":"Offbeat Places in Leh Ladakh That Will Give You Surprises at Every Turn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Offbeat Places in Leh Ladakh<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ladakh invites droolers to seek its concealed secrets, jagged peaks, camouflaging monasteries, and cultures stuffed into the mainstream life of locals. For travellers who want a little extra out of place, this list will give you every spice you are searching for in Ladakh.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Apart from the yellows of the cold desert, you will likely witness Ibex and Bactrian camels, along with hot sulphur springs that have been boiling for ages. You can stop, stay, or move as and when you wish. As Tibet Autonomous Region borders Ladakh to the east, and Himachal Pradesh in India to the South, hints of influence from both places mark this land of high passes.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Offbeat-Places-in-Leh-Ladakh.png\" alt=\"Plan The Unplanned\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Offbeat-Places-in-Leh-Ladakh.png 940w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Offbeat-Places-in-Leh-Ladakh-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Offbeat-Places-in-Leh-Ladakh-150x126.png 150w, https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Offbeat-Places-in-Leh-Ladakh-768x644.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>We are presenting a list of 12 Offbeat places in Leh Ladakh that you cannot afford to miss. We promise these will give you glances of Ladakh in its most authentic form. <\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa189ac3a6e0\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa189ac3a6e0\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/offbeat-places-in-leh-ladakh\/#Offbeat_Places_in_Leh_Ladakh\" >Offbeat Places in Leh Ladakh<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/offbeat-places-in-leh-ladakh\/#1_Panamik\" >1. Panamik<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/offbeat-places-in-leh-ladakh\/#2_Rangdum_Suru_Valley\" >2. Rangdum, Suru Valley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/offbeat-places-in-leh-ladakh\/#3_Changthang_Region\" >3. Changthang Region<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/offbeat-places-in-leh-ladakh\/#4_Rumtse\" >4. Rumtse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/offbeat-places-in-leh-ladakh\/#5_Upshi\" >5. Upshi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/offbeat-places-in-leh-ladakh\/#6_Zanskar_Valley\" >6. Zanskar Valley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/offbeat-places-in-leh-ladakh\/#7_Lamayuru\" >7. Lamayuru<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/offbeat-places-in-leh-ladakh\/#8_Hanle\" >8. Hanle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/offbeat-places-in-leh-ladakh\/#9_Turtuk\" >9. Turtuk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/offbeat-places-in-leh-ladakh\/#10_Uleytokpo\" >10. Uleytokpo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/offbeat-places-in-leh-ladakh\/#11_Basgo_Palaceruins\" >11. Basgo Palace\/ruins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/offbeat-places-in-leh-ladakh\/#12_Tirith_Nubra_Valley\" >12. Tirith, Nubra Valley<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/offbeat-places-in-leh-ladakh\/#How_to_reach_Leh_Ladakh\" >How to reach Leh Ladakh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/offbeat-places-in-leh-ladakh\/#Things_to_keep_in_mind_in_Ladakh\" >Things to keep in mind in Ladakh\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/offbeat-places-in-leh-ladakh\/#Permits_and_Permission\" >Permits and Permission<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offbeat_Places_in_Leh_Ladakh\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Offbeat Places in Leh Ladakh<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Panamik\"><\/span><b>1. Panamik<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panamik, 55 km from Diskit, is a respite from cold Ladakh. Its hot water springs liven you up as your body slowly surrenders to the therapeutic sulphur. There are separate pools for men and women and cabins for changing and taking showers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you feel rejuvenated, you can explore other gems from this village in Nubra Valley, including Samstanling monastery and Yarab Tso, buy Tibetan and Kashmiri artefacts, and meet army men living nearby in Siachen, the highest battleground on earth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Important Information:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best time &#8211; July &#8211; September after Khardungla opens for road traffic.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sulphur is not naturally toxic since a small quantity is present in eggs and chicken, but it is always advisable to seek a doctor&#8217;s advice before hitting these pools.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking water with high contents of sulphur can cause diarrhoea; hence, children, especially infants, should be kept away from these springs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sulphur springs should be avoided by people with high BP and by patients put on blood thinning medicines, including pregnant women. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Rangdum_Suru_Valley\"><\/span><b>2. Rangdum, Suru Valley<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-56100646,width=1200,height=900\/56100646.jpg\" alt=\"Rangdum - Kargil: Get the Detail of Rangdum\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/travel\/kargil\/rangdum\/ps56100512.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Times of India<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nestled peacefully, Rangdum is a small Buddhist hamlet situated ahead of Kargil. Situated ahead of Kargil, it is the last inhabited region in the Suru Valley. The 200-year-old nascent Ramgdum monastery rests at an altitude of 4031 m.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The whole valley shines in two ways. On the one hand, it showcases colourful life providing lush hills; on the other, the majestic glaciers look stark and daunting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secluded from the humdrum, you would want to come here for a peaceful holiday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Important Information: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best time: Round the year<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Changthang_Region\"><\/span><b>3. Changthang Region<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/travelbagtales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/dsc_0461.jpeg\" alt=\"The Changthang Plateau - Doorsteps of Tibet \" width=\"1000\" height=\"604\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/travelbagtales.com\/the-changthang-plateau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel Bag Tales<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changthang is synonymous with highlands and magnanimous lakes. Situated at 4700 m, there are lesser sightings of flora. You will espy many instances of fauna. Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary is where you will see wolves, snow leopards, gazelles, and regional birds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Changpa Tribe lives here. They herd rare Changi goats, famous for Changi wool.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from the crazy ecosystem that engulfs us in the jingles of an offbeat location in Ladakh, Tso Moriri submits us to its beauty. Famous because of the movie 3-Idiots, Pangong Tso is also in the Changthang Plateau. A road route directly connects both of these.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, you can visit <\/span><b>Chushul<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Nyoma Village<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Rumtse\"><\/span><b>4. Rumtse<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bikatadventures.com\/images\/BlogspotContents\/BlogspotImageUrl-67887-Bikat-Adventures.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rumtse is known for its barren landscape and scenic beauty. Eyeing Tso Moriri from 165 km via road, it acts as a base point for the trek to Tso Moriri. The valley is characterised by arid plains, pasturelands, and snow-capped peaks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About Tso Moriri trek:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rumtse is base point for Tso Moriri Lake.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is one of India&#8217;s most beautiful, calm and sacred high-altitude lakes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration: 9 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty: Difficult<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distance: 98 km<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Max elevation: 5435 m<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trek takes you through the Changthang region, with unique landscapes and stunning lakes like Tso Kar and Tso Moriri.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This region is home to the Changpa nomads with their pashmina goats and yaks.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Upshi\"><\/span><b>5. Upshi<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 2016px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/5\/59\/Upshi_%28village%29.jpg\" alt=\"Upshi \" width=\"2016\" height=\"1512\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Upshi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikipedia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upshi sits at the crossroad of the Leh-Manali highway. From Upshi, an ancient trade route heads towards Tibet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fur from sheep is collected here for making elegant pashmina shawls. In a radius of 50 km, you will find many monasteries,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">including<\/span><b> Stok, Stakna, Hemis, Thiksey, and Shey. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These monasteries play an unforgettable part in educating the upcoming generation and preserving knowledge.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Zanskar_Valley\"><\/span><b>6. Zanskar Valley<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cdn.cnn.com\/cnnnext\/dam\/assets\/150910142732-chadar-trek-tundup.jpg\" alt=\"Chadar trek: India's wildest trek under threat \" width=\"1800\" height=\"1205\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/travel\/article\/chadar-worlds-wildest-trek\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNN Travel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flanked by humongous snow-capped Himalayas, semi-arid lands, water bodies and scenic landscapes, Zanskar is an adventurers&#8217; paradise famous for water rafting, trekking, and paragliding. Swamped by the Zanskar river, the valley provides an exotic experience of the &#8216;Chadar Trek&#8217;, where people trek on the frozen Zanskar river.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About Chadar Trek:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chadar River Trek Duration: 9D\/8N<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chadar Trek Distance:\u00a0 62 km<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum Altitude: 3400 m<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty Level: Difficult\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chadar Trek Temperature: -5 to -15 degrees (during the day) and -15 to -25 degrees (at night)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chadar Trek Best Time: Early January &#8211; Early February.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open vistas, fresh blue streams that cascade through the valley<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Lamayuru\"><\/span><b>7. Lamayuru<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/65193856.cms\" alt=\"Here is why you should visit Lamayuru, 'moonland' of Ladakh\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/travel\/destinations\/here-is-why-you-should-visit-lamayuru-moonland-of-ladakh\/articleshow\/65193751.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Times of India Travel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lamayuru is a village in the Leh district of Ladakh. Due to the exclusive geographical formations, the place is dearly known as &#8216;Moonscape&#8217; by travellers. Lamayuru hosts one of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh: <\/span><b>Lamayuru Monastery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To witness the culture and have a peaceful time, you must visit this offbeat place in Ladakh, where according to folklore, a scholar prayed to God for all lakes to dry up in the region. The water vaporised, and moon-like craters appeared here.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Hanle\"><\/span><b>8. Hanle<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/curlytales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/0d3bdce1b8299930398854f85da8c623-1-1170x614.jpg\" alt=\"Ladakh's Hanle Village To Be Soon Developed As A Dark Sky Sanctuary For Astro-Tourism\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Think of the radiant sky glamoured with nothing but the darkness of galaxies and trinkets of stars. You will observe constellations hanging somewhere far, making patterns as if they deem disclosure.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such is the sight of the night sky at Hanle, another less-visited place in the southeastern part of Ladakh. Recently, because of the inauguration of <\/span><b>Hanle Observatory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it presents travellers with supernatural vibes, mostly at night. During the day, the place offers a galactic view of the Hanle village as it rests on a hilltop. The<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Observatory sits at 4500 m, making it one of the highest sites for astronomical observations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The road journey to reach Hanle is in itself soul-satisfying. You will see\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than this, <\/span><b>Hanle Monastery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> invites seekers for a peaceful experience. <\/span><b>Hanle river<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inundates the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearby, the Tibetan\/Chinese border makes it a sensitive region. As of 2022, Indian tourists do not require permits to travel anywhere in Ladakh. More information on Permits and Permissions further.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Turtuk\"><\/span><b>9. Turtuk<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 3973px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/70805299\/turtuk-2.jpg?width=748&amp;resize=4\" alt=\"A road less travelled\" width=\"3973\" height=\"2650\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: | <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/travel\/destinations\/road-less-travelled\/articleshow\/70805047.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Times of India Travel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turtuk is a tiny hamlet circumscribed by Nubra valley, nestled in the Karakoram mountain range, set on the banks of the Shyok river. It lies at one of the remotest reaches for tourists in India; nevertheless, the friendly inhabitants fill one up with juicy conversations, just like the apricot fruits found here. The village was under POK till 1971, but as the history peeps, the villagers don\u2019t mind being ruled by either Pakistan or India. They live peacefully and happily.\u00a0The village opened itself to tourists in 2010.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can visit the Baltic museum, shop for dry fruits, go to the Shyok river, cross the wooden bridge, and spot Mount K2.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Uleytokpo\"><\/span><b>10. Uleytokpo<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image3.mouthshut.com\/images\/imagesp\/925970842s.jpg\" alt=\"ULEYTOKPO Reviews, Tourist Places, Tourist Destinations, Tourist Information, ULEYTOKPO Information, India\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mouthshut.com\/product-reviews\/Uleytokpo-reviews-925970842\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MouthShut<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colours are to Uleytokpo; what barren cold lands are to Ladakh! 60 km from Leh, lying in the Sham Valley, on the banks of the Indus river, Uleytokpo dances on the unspoiled terrain that fills up with lush greenery in summers and cools down to whites in winters. The altitude of Uleytokpo is 3040 m, obscuring some tranquil locations, monasteries and mythological tales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The love of visitors has made the villagers adopt camping gear and tents. So, you don&#8217;t need to carry anything extra. Instead of acclimatising in Leh, you can travel 70 km further into this heavenly village.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from this, you can plan your visit to Uleytokpo when festivities wake up the town.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Things to Look out for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Festival:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lamayuru Monastery&#8217;s Yuru Kabgyat. This is a 2-day festival that happens mainly in July or August. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Cham Dance: <\/b>Masked dance involves mythological tales of Buddhism and local legends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Basgo_Palaceruins\"><\/span><b>11. Basgo Palace\/ruins<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sahapedia.org\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/sp_inline_images\/public\/users\/user14260\/Sanjay-Dhar_Basgo-I_Fig-5-final.jpg?itok=jB5Egtqg\" alt=\"Basgo: The Remains of a Royal Precinct\" width=\"1000\" height=\"745\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sahapedia.org\/basgo-the-remains-of-royal-precinct\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sahapedia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entering Basgo is entering into a different era altogether. It is affluent in the history of the Leh region. Erstwhile, this village was prosperous and had cultural and political significance. The citadel contains three temples dedicated to the Maitreya Buddha.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Tirith_Nubra_Valley\"><\/span><b>12. Tirith, Nubra Valley<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.sunriseholidays.in\/india\/leh-ladakh\/leh-ladakh-big.jpg\" alt=\"Leh Ladakh \" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sunriseholidays.in\/india\/leh-ladakh\/05n06da.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunrise Holidays<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tirith is situated in the Nubra Valley north of Leh on the banks of the Nubra river. It is known chiefly for Samstanling Gompa, built-in 1841. This monastery vibrates colours and newness. <\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_reach_Leh_Ladakh\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>How to reach Leh Ladakh<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><b>By Air<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport. Leh&#8217;s airport is very close to the city, only 3.8 km away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>By Road<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two roads to Leh, one from\u00a0Manali\u00a0(Himachal Pradesh) and one from\u00a0Srinagar. Both routes are equally spectacular in different ways, and both are time-consuming with numerous military checkpoints.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>By Rail<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pathankot, Chandigarh and Kalka are the closest railway stations to Leh.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_keep_in_mind_in_Ladakh\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><b>Things to keep in mind in Ladakh\u00a0<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be prepared, pack well, and dress suitably.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While within monastery premises, take the monk&#8217;s permission or the person in charge before clicking pictures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plastic bags are officially banned in Ladakh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Ensure you have all required documents and permits, as certain attractions only admit tourists with requisite licenses.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many festivals, including <\/span><b>Hemis Festival, Losar Festival, Sindhu Darshan, and Dosmoche festival<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, are celebrated in Ladakh. It is a good time for tourists to observe Ladakhi culture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be mindful and respectful of the <\/span><b>customs and local people\u2019s beliefs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Usually, villagers are very friendly and open to conversation \u2013 however, it is advisable to ask before you click someone\u2019s picture, for example<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Tips for Acclimatization:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid sleeping at high altitudes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not overexert yourself<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat plenty of carbohydrates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep yourself warm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carry AMS medicines<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep yourself hydrated<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Book your trips<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/backpacking\/leh-ladakh-bike-trip-from-manali\/\">Leh Ladakh Bike Trip from Manali<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/backpacking\/ladakh-tour\/\">Ladakh Tour 5 Nights\/6 Days<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/ultimate-guide-to-exploring-ladakh-for-12-nights-11-days\/\">Ultimate Guide to Exploring Leh ladakh in 10 Nights, 11 Days<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantheunplanned.com\/here-are-7-reasons-why-you-should-take-a-trip-to-leh-ladakh\/\">Here are 7 Reasons Why You Should Take a Trip to Leh Ladakh<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Permits_and_Permission\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Permits and Permission<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domestic tourists can register <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lahdclehpermit.in\/register-as-domestic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> online for offbeat places in Leh Ladakh, pay nominal Ladakh Ecology Fees and get going.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foreign tourists visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lahdclehpermit.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for all information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees Structure:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Cross Fees (optional) &#8211; INR 50\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environment Fees: INR 400<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wildlife Fees: INR 80<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><i>Five Self Declaration Points:<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I will not take photographs of any sensitive places\/ defence installation areas.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government\/Issuing Authority will not be responsible for mishap to any registration holder in the restricted\/ protected areas.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I will drive responsibly and not go off-roading and disturb flora and fauna of the region.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I will dispose of all trash responsibly in dustbins<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I will respect the customs and culture of the region<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>As you go, the air feels eerily foreign to a plain or plateau dweller. Give Ladakh some time to enter you before you enter it. Uncountable smaller locations wait for its guest to give an offbeat experience in Ladakh. Only an adventure seeker can reach offbeat places in Leh Ladakh unreserved on maps and unclaimed by any territory. If you have travelled to these places, tell us about your experience in the comments.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Offbeat Places in Leh Ladakh Ladakh invites droolers to seek its concealed secrets, jagged peaks, camouflaging monasteries, and cultures stuffed into the mainstream life of locals. For travellers who want a little extra out of place, this list will give you every spice you are searching for in Ladakh.\u00a0 Apart from the yellows of the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4320,"featured_media":53387,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-53386","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53386","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4320"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53386"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53386\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54733,"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53386\/revisions\/54733"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53387"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53386"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53386"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plantheunplanned.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53386"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}