{"id":4782,"date":"2018-06-02T10:49:58","date_gmt":"2018-06-02T05:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/?p=4782"},"modified":"2018-05-31T11:13:14","modified_gmt":"2018-05-31T05:43:14","slug":"leh-one-day-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gozocabs.com\/blog\/leh-one-day-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Leh be covered in one day?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Forming an important trade route between India and China, Leh is a beautiful city located in the Jammu and Kashmir state of India. Although one can spend countless days in the snow-covered terrains of Leh, if you have only a day\u2019s time to spend here, you can visit the following sites.<\/span><\/p>\n

Magnetic Hill<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"magnetic<\/a>
Courtesy: www.ancient-origins.net<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is a cyclops hill located on the Leh-Srinagar highway. The area has such high magnetic attraction that it can even pull a car up-hill.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Magnetic Hill, 194101<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 30 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

Next destination:<\/b> Phyang Monastery, 25 minutes drive<\/span><\/p>\n

More about the Magnetic Hills <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Phyang Monastery<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Phyang<\/a>
Courtesy: famousplacesinindia.in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Founded in 1515 CE, the Phyang Monastery is a Tibetan-Buddhist monastery with colored frescoes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Phyang, Jammu and Kashmir 194101<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1.5 hours<\/span><\/p>\n

Next destination:<\/b> Shanti Stupa, 40 minutes drive<\/span><\/p>\n

Shanti Stupa<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Shanti<\/a>
Courtesy: www.flickr.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is a Buddhist place of worship with a huge golden statue of Buddha.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Shanti Stupa Road, Leh, Jammu and Kashmir 194101<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n

Next destination:<\/b> Leh Palace, 15 minutes drive<\/span><\/p>\n

Leh Palace<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Leh<\/a>
Courtesy: en.wikipedia.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It was formerly a royal palace of the ruling family of Ladakh. At present time, only the ruins of this palace are left.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Namgyal Hill, Leh, Jammu and Kashmir 194101<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting time:<\/b> 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1 hour<\/span><\/p>\n

Next destination:<\/b> Thiksey Gompa, 40 minutes drive<\/span><\/p>\n

Thiksey Gompa<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"Thiksey<\/a>
Courtesy: ingervandyke.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is a large hilltop monastery built during the mid-1400s. The monastery comprises temples, a nunnery, and a variety of Buddhist art.<\/span><\/p>\n

Address:<\/b> Thiksey Valley, Leh Manali Highway, Thiksey, Leh, Jammu and Kashmir 194101<\/span><\/p>\n

Time to spend:<\/b> 1.5 hours<\/span><\/p>\n

You can also <\/span>book a taxi in Leh<\/span><\/a> for sightseeing and onward journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

Route plan<\/span><\/h2>\n
\"One<\/a>
Courtesy: Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Useful Links-<\/b><\/p>\n

Cities to travel on Leh road trip<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The popular food of Leh<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Travel suggestions and routes for Leh trip<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Leh: A picture tour<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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