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Leh

Leh

Leh Palace

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4 Holidays

Markha Valley Trek Festivals Great Treks of the world

14 day Vigorous Walking & Trekking
Markha Valley Trek
  • A classic summer trek in the dramatic Indian Himalaya
  • A week long trek crossing a pass of 5,216m/17,113ft
  • Plenty of pre-trek acclimatisation time in and around Leh
  • Time at a traditional Ladakhi festival

Departures:

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Zanskar Dream Trek Adventure Special

31 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
Zanskar Dream Trek
  • Unique to Mountain Kingdoms, this trek avoids the more ‘popular’ routes in Zanskar with large parts of it through completely uninhabited wilderness.
  • A truly exciting and challenging trek for the serious adventurer.
  • An excellent acclimatisation programme with time in Leh the walk to Sapi Lake.
  • First rate camping facilities and a highly experienced Mountain Kingdoms appointed leader.

Departures:

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Definitive Cultural Tour of Ladakh Festivals

16 day Tour
Definitive Cultural Tour of Ladakh
  • Take a train journey across the plains of India and ride the toy train to Shimla
  • Explore Leh, the Indus valley and the famous temples at Alchi
  • Attend an authentic Tibetan Buddhist festival
  • Drive through the Greater Himalaya on a four day road trip

Flight inclusive from £3345, Land only from £2495

Departures:

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Gentle Walking Little Tibet & Indian Himalaya Festivals 'In style' holidays

14 day Gentle / Moderate Walking & Trekking
Gentle Walking Little Tibet & Indian Himalaya
  • Explore the sights of Leh - the fascinating capital of Ladakh
  • Enjoy pretty walks in lovely countryside
  • Visit some of the most stunning monasteries and palaces of Ladakh
  • Stay in comfortable hotels that reflect the character of the region

Departures:

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Introduction

Situated just to the north of the Indus Valley, high in the arid heart of the great Karakoram Mountain range, Leh sits at the crossroads of High Asia. For centuries it looked to the north, towards Tibet and Central Asia, for its influences and from the town's main bazaar, yak trains would set out over the Karakoram La to Yarkand and Kashgar. In recent years, as a part of India, its focus has shifted from that of trade to a military nature, sitting as it now does close to the borders of Pakistan and China. The town itself is dominated by the nine-storey Leh Palace, ancient home to the Ladakhi royal family, beneath which twist and turn a labyrinth of narrow alleyways. Beyond that to the south lies modern Leh. From the Padma Guesthouse - a lovely family run hotel at which all WF tours stay - there are many lovely walks to nearby stupas and palaces, curiosity shops or to watch a game of polo.


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