Hemis Monastery
Hemis Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Drukpa Lineage, located in Hemis, Ladakh.
Leh, the Mecca of Adventure Enthusiasts
Leh the erstwhile capital of the kingdom of Ladakh is now a dream destination of many and the Mecca of adventure enthusiasts! Leh, one of the coldest deserts in the world is located at a distance of 434 Kms from Srinagar and 474 Kms from Manali (Himachal Pradesh). The primary attraction within the Leh city this palace is structurally similar to the Potala Palace in Lhasa. Now only the palace prayer room lives up to the sense of former grandeur of Leh Palace. Leh is a backpacker's haven with numerous trekking...
Important Communications In Leh
Leh can be approached through the road for any part of Jammu and Kashmir. Far from the hustle bustle of city, one can reach Leh by private car and bus. There is no railway station at Leh, but one can travel via the nearest railway stations easily.
There is no railway station in Leh. However, there are a few rail stations near the destination which can be availed.
- Jammu Tawi
Bus is one of the most popular public transports in Jammu and Kashmir. From Leh, you can avail bus services to most parts of the state. Apart from State Govt run buses, there are a number of private bus operators who offer bus transportation in luxury buses.
- JK SRTC Bus Stand
Although Leh does not have many restaurants around, you would find a number of food joints, mostly run by friendly locals that offer lip smacking delicacies.
- The Tibetan Kitchen
- Chopsticks Noodle Bar
- Lamayuru Restaurant
- Bon Appetit
Thanks to the natural beauty of Leh, there are a quite a few hotels in the area. You can find luxurious hotels as well as budget ones with excellent hospitality and warmth.
- The Grand Dragon
- The Auspicious Hotel
- Yarab Tso Hotel
- Hotel Singge Palace
Hotels and Restaurants
Kishtwar is well connected to other parts of Jammu and Kashmir by road. While the Jammu & Kashmir State Road Transportation (JKSRTC) runs buses that connects this dreamy town to the rest of the state, there are private buses, luxury buses and private transportation available too!