Leh

Located at an elevation of 3,524 meters in northern India, Leh stands between the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges along the Indus River valley.

The Leh Palace, constructed between 1612 and 1642 under King Sengge Namgyal's reign, served as the royal residence until military conflicts in the mid-19th century.

Buddhism remains the main religion in Leh, with numerous monasteries and religious structures marking the cityscape and influencing local traditions and daily life.

The city connects to other regions through National Highways 1 and 3, while the Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport provides air access from Delhi and Jammu.

Agricultural production in Leh consists of a single annual crop cycle of naked barley due to the extreme altitude and climate conditions.

Location: Leh district

Inception: 8 century

Elevation above the sea: 3,500 m

Website: http://leh.nic.in

GPS coordinates: 34.16420,77.58481

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:01