Lamayuru is a small village located in the Leh district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway, and is known for its ancient Buddhist monastery, the Yungdrung (Swastika) Lamayuru Monastery.
Magnetic Hill is a gravity hill located near Leh in the Indian state of Ladakh. It is situated on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway, at an altitude of 11,000 feet above sea level. The hill is known for its optical illusion, where cars appear to roll uphill in defiance of gravity.
The Nubra Valley is a high altitude cold desert located in the northernmost region of India, in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated in the Ladakh region and is known for its unique landscape, which includes sand dunes, snow-capped peaks, and the Nubra River, which runs through the valley.
Pangong Lake, located in Ladakh at an altitude of 4,350m, is a saltwater lake that is renowned for its striking blue water and stunning mountain views. Spanning 160km, one-third of the lake is situated in India while the remaining two-thirds is in China.
Picturesquely located in secluded, breathtakingly beautiful Rupshu Valley, the high-altitude Tso Moriri Lake is less than 250 kilometers southeast of Leh. Flanked by lofty mountains, this serene lake is about 4,000 meters above sea level. Tso Moriri is approximately 29 kilometers long and up to 8 kilometers wide. Tso Moriri attracts a range of wildlife, including migratory birds, marmots and rarely the Tibetan wolves.
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