Beach near Leh, India

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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Local time

37,475

Population

3,917 miles away

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Weather in Leh

Thu

16°

Fri

11°

Sat

13°

Know before you go

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°7

Feb

-3°10

Mar

1°12

Apr

7°12

May

13°9

Jun

19°13

Jul

24°12

Aug

23°11

Sep

21°8

Oct

12°5

Nov

7°2

Dec

2°6

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Leh

  1. Spituk Monastery

    buddhist place of worship

    2.6 km

  2. Namgyal Tsemo Monastery

    buddhist place of worship

    5 km

  3. Central Asian Museum

    museum

    4.4 km

  4. Zorawar Fort

    fort

    2.9 km

  5. Trident Sports Arena & Recreational Centre

    stadium arena

    4.2 km

  6. Shyok River Lodge

    arts and entertainment

    4.3 km

  7. Thiksay Monastery

    religious organization

    4.4 km

  8. Lamo Trust

    art gallery

    4.6 km

Getting there

Kushok Bakula Rimpoche Airport · 0 km

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