10 Most Beautiful Villages of Leh Ladakh - You Must Visit

Complete travel guide to ladakh By: digi brar

RUMTSE

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UPSHI

Upshi village is entry point to leh city with population of around 130 people. located along the indus river.

THIKSEY

Thiksey is mainly famous for one of the oldest Buddhist monastery in Ladakh Region. Architecture of monastery is simply amazing.

HUNDER

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STOK

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DISKIT

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SHYOK

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MERAK

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DURBUK

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TURTUK

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