The major tourist attractions of Ladakh are:

Buddhist Monasteries
Sightseeing in Leh Ladakh begins with a tour of the Buddhist monasteries of the region. Infact, these monasteries are the most distinguishing feature of Ladakh. The Hemis monastery is the largest monastery of Ladakh with an exquisite painting of Lord Buddha, displayed once in 2 yrs. Then, there is the Shey monastery with a gold plated copper statue of Buddha. Alchi, Lamayuru, Likir, Spituk, Thikse, Stakana, Sankar, etc are some of the other popular monasteries in Ladakh.

Leh Palace
Leh Palace counts amongst the popular places to see in Ladakh. This nine-story palace was built in the 17th century. However, because of neglect, the palace now stands mostly in ruins.

Adventure Sports
One of the major tourist attractions of Ladakh are the adventure sports of the region. Ample opportunities as well as facilities are available in Ladakh for trekking, river rafting, mountain climbing, cycling, camel safari, yak safari, etc.

Wildlife
Ladakh is home to some of the most exotic wildlife species. Thriving on the minimal vegetation, poor shelter, rocky terrain and bitter cold are the wild animals like Yak, Nyan, Urial, Churu, Ibex, Snow Leopard, Bharal, etc. Ladakh also plays host to a number of resident as well as migratory birds.

Leh Mosque
Leh Mosque, in the main Bazaar, is an architectural beauty. A Sunni Muslim Mosque, the Leh Mosque is believed to be built on the land granted by King Deldan Namgial, the grandson of the Muslim Queen of Ladakh.

The moment you land on this amazing mountain town, you can catch the breath taking beauty. The shocking pristine blueness of the sky above will almost sap you off your breath. The trekking along the mountain path can be an experience worth remembering back home. The snow covered peaks, the mountain flowers, the deep valleys and the streams flowing can transport you to a world of complete solitude. The lilting mountain music, the monks in maroon robes on their way to the monastery, men in sun beaten faces trailing behind their herd of sheep are the common sights and sounds of Ladakh.

Known as "Little Tibet” or "Shangri-La", Ladakh is definitely one of the best holiday destinations you can opt for. Ladakh has immense Buddhist and Tibetan influence. There are serene chortens and prayer wheels all around, Buddhist gompas are major Tourist Attractions in Leh-Ladakh.

Though the ideal time to visit Ladakh is from March to October, temperatures in this mountain desert region tend to remain below comfort levels. Temperature reaches 30 degrees on a typical summer day, while the temperatures plunge to 10 degrees in the nights. To enjoy your trip to this beautiful land, plan out your itinerary based on all the Tourist Attractions in Leh-Ladakh.