About Leh Taxi

Located in the Leh-Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, Leh is known for its stunning scenic locales, Buddhist Monastery, and pristine environment. Ladakh (which translates as “land of high mountain passes”) is a mountainous region in northern India. Leh, the capital, is 3500 metres above sea level, nestled among the great Himalayan, Karakoram, Zanskar, and Ladakh ranges. Ladakh is famous for its remote mountain beauty and monasteries and stupas. Ladakh is often referred to as “Little Tibet” because of its proximity to Tibet and strong ties to Tibetan culture.

History of Leh Ladakh

Ladakh’s first inhabitants were nomads who arrived with their yaks during the Neolithic period. Later, Buddhist pilgrims travelling from India to Mount Kailash in Tibet settled permanently in the Indus valley, bringing Buddhism with them, which eventually became the region’s dominant religion.

Ladakh’s kings established a kingdom stretching from Kashmir to Tibet over the centuries, guarded by forts and large monasteries.

Ladakh was frequently attacked from the west by Muslim armies in the sixteenth century, and from the east by Tibetan armies in the seventeenth century. The Namgyal dynasty reigned over the kingdom again, expanding it all the way to Nepal and establishing a new capital in Leh. Ladakh was invaded by the Dogra army from Jammu in the nineteenth century and became a part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Top Things To Do In Leh Ladakh

Ridge
Located in the heart of the ‘British Summer Capital’ – Shimla, The Ridge is a wide open street located on the side of mall road. The Ridge has everything, from shops selling some exclusive artefacts to the spectacular view of the snow-capped mountain ranges set against an orangish hued sky. It is famous for a lot of things, but best known for shopping. This place is a delight for all kinds of tourists, and the old British establishments beckon visitors from all over to this centre of the beautiful hill station. The Ridge is not just a market place but also the social hub of the city.

Mall Road
The Mall Road in Shimla, located in the heart of the town, is the main street that is lined up with a myriad of restaurants, clubs, banks, shops, post offices and tourist offices. At the same time, the place boasts of the other exciting attractions that it houses, such as the Scandal Point and Kali Bari Temple. One of the busiest and more commercial areas of Shimla till date, this stretch is a mini-world in itself. Mall Road is the one stretch, that truly celebrates the spirit of Shimla, its tourist rush and valleys and hills covered with houses and hotels.

Jakhoo Temple
This temple has the world’s largest Hanuman statue, which is visible from most parts of Shimla. Visit the temple, to view this statue upright and strain your neck a bit admiring its magnificence.

One can also get a panoramic view of the Shivalik ranges and the town of Sanjauli from the temple. According to the legend that surrounds this temple, Lord Hanuman stopped at this spot to take some rest before resuming his search for the Sanjeevani Booti to revive Lord Lakshman.

Kufri
While in Shimla, visit its colder, higher and less crowded cousin, Kufri just 13 km away from the main town. The views and sceneries here only get better, and the landscapes more flattering, a bit untouched with the tourist rush.

However, Kufri too is becoming increasingly popular with the visitors, especially due to the zoo here. One must visit Kufri’s zoological park which is famous for having rare species of Antelopes, Felines, Bears and birds including Himalayan Monal, which is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh.