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Leh

Ladakh, India · Asia

About Leh

Leh works well as a base: 10 minutes from Pituk, 58km from Nubra Valley.

Leh is a town located in Ladakh, India. With a population of 37,475, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Leh sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Leh to your route.

About Leh

Leh (Ladakhi: སླེ་) is a city in Indian-administered Ladakh in the disputed Kashmir region. It is the largest city and the joint capital of Ladakh. Leh, located in the Leh district, has been the capital of Ladakh since the medieval period and was historically capital of the Kingdom of Ladakh. The seat of the kingdom,

Read more Leh Palace, the former residence of the royal family of Ladakh, was built in the 17th-century and is frequently contrasted with the Potala Palace in Tibet. Leh is at an altitude of 3,524 m (11,562 ft), and is connected via National Highway 1 to Srinagar in the southwest and to Manali in the south via the Leh-Manali Highway (part of National Highway 3).

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What are the best things to do in Leh?

Leh offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Leh located?

Leh is located in Ladakh, India, Asia. The coordinates are 34.1650 latitude, 77.5840 longitude.

What is the population of Leh?

Leh has a population of approximately 37,475 people, making it a town in India.

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Quick Information

Population
37,475
Continent
Asia
Country
India
Region
Ladakh
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
34.1650, 77.5840

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in India

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Fire
101
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Worth the detour from Leh

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Khardung La Cafe

A tea stall at Khardung La pass in Ladakh, one of the world's highest motorable roads at 5,359 metres, where exhausted riders and drivers stop for chai.

13 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Khardung La

One of the world's highest motorable passes at approximately 5359m in Ladakh, a bucket-list destination for adventure motorcyclists on the Leh-Nubra Valley route.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Magnetic Hill

A gravity hill on the Srinagar-Leh road 26 km west of Leh where a parked car appears to roll uphill, an optical illusion created by the tilted horizon of the surrounding ridges.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Thiksey Monastery

A spectacular 12-story Tibetan Buddhist gompa resembling the Potala Palace, perched on a hilltop with a 15-meter Maitreya Buddha statue.

29 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Chang La

One of the world's highest motorable passes at about 5,360 m, on the spectacular drive from Leh to Pangong Lake. Army-run tea stalls at the prayer-flag-draped summit revive frozen riders.

35 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Nubra Valley

A high-altitude cold desert valley with sand dunes, double-humped Bactrian camels, and the ancient Diskit Monastery overlooking the Shyok River.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Leh

  • Right hereKhardung LaOne of the world's highest motorable passes at approximately 5359m in Ladakh, a bucket-list destination for adventure motorcyclists on the Leh-Nubra Valley route.
  • 35 kmChang LaOne of the world's highest motorable passes at about 5,360 m, on the spectacular drive from Leh to Pangong Lake. Army-run tea stalls at the prayer-flag-draped summit revive frozen riders.
  • 75 kmTanglang LaAt 5,328 m, the highest pass on the Leh-Manali Highway and one of the world's highest paved roads, crossing lunar Ladakhi plateau between the More Plains and the Indus Valley.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Leh.

Pituk

🇮🇳 India

5 km awayPop. 4,047

Choglamsar

🇮🇳 India

6 km awayPop. 10,754

Padam

🇮🇳 India

101 km awayPop. 25,000

Thang

🇮🇳 India

111 km awayPop. 1,622

Kargil

🇮🇳 India

141 km awayPop. 16,338

Khaplu

🇵🇰 Pakistan

159 km away

Tolti

🇵🇰 Pakistan

167 km away

Yougu

🇵🇰 Pakistan

173 km awayPop. 6,000

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