Delhi to Leh Flights

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Online web check-in option is also available to save time. It is advisable to check in at the counter and reach airport 2 hours before the Delhi to Leh flights take-off time.

About flying from Delhi:

Delhi is one of the oldest cities of the world. It is said that Delhi has been built and destroyed 11 times. Delhi is India’s capital city and the home of judicial, legislative branches of Government of India. It is a metropolitan city that has all the amenities like nightlife, hospitals, jobs, fashion, finance, etc. The population is a mixture of many cultures as people from all over the country stays here.

Indira Gandhi International airport (IGI) caters to both domestic and international flights. Terminal 1C/1D also known as Palam airport is only for low-cost carriers. Terminal 2 for Haj pilgrimage and Terminal 3 is for international flights and domestic flights like Delhi to Leh flights.

Leh – Getting started:

Leh is a district and capital of Ladakh in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Leh has an enchanting and a divine aura. Clean fresh air, mountains, snow, simple people and beautiful places to see and explore. Tourists come from all over India and abroad. Leh is also known as the “Bikers Paradise”. People hire motorbikes or prefer travelling on their own bikes. Popular bikes are Enfield or Bullet. Leh is also famous for trekking. It is one of the safest places in India. It has a cold desert climate with long cold winters from November to March. There is 43.85% Buddhist population. Rest are Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs. The people of Leh are ethnic Tibetan and speak Ladaki language.

About Leh Airport:

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is one of the highest commercial airports in the world. This airport was named after an Indian statesman and a monk. The flights take off and land in the morning only as the mountain winds blow at high speed in afternoon and evening. The airport security is tight with Indian Army patrols and no hand baggage is allowed on flights. The carriers are Jet Airways, Vistara, Air India and Go Air flying to Delhi, Srinagar, Chandigarh, Jammu and Mumbai respectively. You can book cheap air tickets on Paytm.

In and Around Leh:

Few tourist sights of Leh are:

• Pangong Tso – It is a high altitude lake with deep blue waters surrounded by tall mountain peaks. It is 149 kms away from main Leh city. There is a small camp on the way where yak safari can be done.
• Shanti Stupa – was built by Japanese Buddhist group.
• War Museum – it is a fascinating place run by Indian army which showcases history, glory and tools that show how India defended itself on the most difficult trails.
• Magnetic Hill – it’s fascinating to see how the hill pulls stationary vehicles upwards because of the magnetic field.
• Donkey Sanctuary – This place is located near Khadung- la Paas. It is open throughout the day and donations of free carrots are welcome.
• Other places are – Nubra valley, Monestries in Ladakh, Tso Moriri Lake, Soma Gompa, Namgyai Tsemo Gompa.

Where to stay in Leh:

Most of the guest houses are located in Changspa, Karzoo and surrounding areas. The houses have been converted to guest houses. If the traveller really wants a break then Leh is the best place to stop and enjoy the scenic beauty and the guest houses are in the midst of farm fields.

Budget Hotels / Guest houses in Leh:

• Kang – La Hotel – Chuloong Old road
• Botho Guest house – 15 kms away from Leh
• Himalayan retreat guest house – Changspa
• Eagle Guest house – Changspa

Mid range Hotels / Guest houses in Leh:

• V resorts Kanika Leh – Leh
• The Pangong Hotel – Near Fort road.
• Royal heritage Resort - Near Fort road.
• Gangba Homestay - Upper Tukcha Road

Hotels with Airport transfers:

Travellers will prefer airport transfers while staying in hotels. You can see different hotels in Leh offering airport transfers and they are as follows:
HOTELS AND THEIR LOCATION

Hotel Whispering Willows: Shey
Hotel Golden Dragon: Leh
Hotel SpicnSpan: Leh
Tsemarang Eco Camp: Leh

Dining options in Leh:

The main bazaar has few sweet shops selling samosas and chana dhal with puri. The area around bus stand and old Leh has good Tibetan restaurants serving Thupka and Momos as their speciality. Finding pure vegetarian food is little difficult. Some of the few good places to eat are –

• German Bakery
• Lamayuru Restaurant
• Mona Lisa.

There are mid-range Tibetan restaurants that are famous among locals and tourists. There are many summer garden restaurants serving Tibetan, Western and Indian dishes.

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