Leh – the Land of Passes and the Roof of the World await you!
Leh, the capital of Ladakh is situated at a height of 3505 meters and is towards the eastern parts of Jammu and Kashmir. Spilling out of a side valley that narrows north towards eroded snow-capped peaks, the Ladakhi capital stretches out from the foot of a ruined Tibetan style palace – a maze of mud-brick and concrete wrapped on one side by a desert and on the other by a lush irrigated farmland. Leh is the hub of Tibeto-Buddhist Culture for ages. Its colourful Gompas have attracted the devout Buddhists from all over the globe. It is also a favourite hiking place and is known for some of the best hikes in the country.
Age-old monasteries, old-fashioned lanes, colourful markets and stunning views of the Himalayas make Leh an exotic destination. Explore a Gompa, go mountaineering in the Himalayas, camp on the Ladakh plateau where the earth seems nearer to the sky, trek on treacherous and breathtaking routes and see rare mountain goats ascend the slopes and cranes fly overhead, enjoy a game of polo in a high altitude field or watch an archery contest where local residents compete in a contest that remains unchanged by time. Mountaineering, white water rafting and wildlife tours are other adventurous attractions of Leh. Read more…
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Arriving in and getting around London
London is right up there with the most popular destinations in the world for leisure and business. London has the finest transportation system of any European city. With over 500 local rail stations, 200 Tube stations, and 600 bus routes.
London boasts 5 international airports: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and City. Each airport has a connection to Central London by Tube, Express train service, and coach. You may also choose to get to Central London by Taxi, but this can be a more costly alternative. Make sure the taxi you use has a meter, and ask for an estimation of how much it will cost before you start. The Heathrow express train will travel to Paddington station on London\’s West side, and the Gateway express travels to Victoria, on the South side of London. You will be able to access all of London from either of these stations. Read more…
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