Diskit Monastery, the Nubra Valley's oldest and largest Buddhist monastery, is situated at an altitude of 10,300 feet in the freezing desert of Ladakh. It was formed in the 14th century by Changzem Tserab Zangpo, a pupil of Tsong Khapa, and belongs to the Gelugpa (yellow hat) Tibetan Buddhist sect.

This is one of the most prominent concerns among those considering a trip to Ladakh. To answer the question in a single sentence, Ladakh is completely safe to visit as long as you don't place yourself in a dangerous scenario.

Ladakh is now regarded as a "must-see" bird-watching destination. Visitors were rarely enticed to explore the region due to its arid climate, extremely rugged terrain, vastness, remoteness, and limited accessibility.

Ladakh boasts a plethora of additional attractions that draw visitors from all over the world. In this article, we'll go over some major attractions that contribute to Ladakh's popularity as a tourist destination. 

The charming Gompas are one of the best & popular places to visit in Ladakh. Stok Palace, our hotel in Ladakh also has its very own Stok Gompa.

Stok Palace, our heritage hotel in Ladakh is very close to Leh and is accessible to most places of significance in Leh.

Stok Palace became the home of King Tsepal Namgyal, the ruler of Ladakh, whose palace was invaded and is now a heritage hotel in Ladakh

Ladakh is where prayer flags can be seen fluttering. Ladakh is known for its landscape and magical Buddhist monasteries. The rugged high-altitude desert adorns itself with picturesque mountain lakes and beautiful paddies.

Gustor festival is celebrated in various monasteries of Ladakh, such as Thiksey, Stonday, Spituk, Korzok and Karsha.

Lamayuru, a small village in Ladakh, midway between Kargil and Leh on the way to Stok Palace Heritage Hotel in Ladakh.