Leh Travel Guide
India
Leh is a small city in Ladakh, northern India, with a population of 37,475. It is a high-altitude Himalayan base for travelling through the wider Ladakh region.
Most air travellers arrive at Kushok Bakula Rimpoche Airport, the airport serving Leh. Leh has no notable beaches within 40 kilometres, as it is an inland mountain destination rather than a coastal city.
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Weather in Leh
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Pays in INR
Plug type Type C & Type D & Type M (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +91
Tipping: Tipping is customary in India for good service, but not obligatory. A service charge may be included in restaurant bills, so check before tipping.
Best time to visit Leh
Jan
-1°7Feb
-3°10Mar
1°12Apr
7°12May
13°9Jun
19°13Jul
24°12Aug
23°11Sep
21°8Oct
12°5Nov
7°2Dec
2°6Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Leh
लद्दाख़
arts and entertainment
4.5 km
Shanti Stupa
buddhist place of worship
4.5 km
Spituk Monastery
buddhist place of worship
2.6 km
Namgyal Tsemo Gompa
buddhist place of worship
5 km
Central Asian Museum
museum
4.4 km
Zorawar Fort
fort
2.9 km
Trident Sports Arena & Recreational Centre
stadium arena
4.2 km
Shyok River Lodge
arts and entertainment
4.3 km
Getting there
Kushok Bakula Rimpoche Airport · 0 km
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