Gateway to Buddhism and Tibetan lifestyle (Trip - SEP-18) Ladakh is totally different and unique part of India. Leh can be believed to be serving as center for Ladakh region. Marathon runners from Mumbai exercising atop Shanti Stupa Shanti Stupa Places to visit around Leh are: Leh Palace Shanti Stupa Leh Market where traditional programs are held on Saturdays Villagers from around Leh brings traditional items to sell on Sundays Atop Leh Palace To visit distant and near distant places, bus services are started in Leh recently and Hitchhiking is another adventurous option available. Bus time table are showcased below. Apart from below, there are Mini buses to different places as well. Visit new bus station and obtain information about it. Specially note , bus for Nubra Valley starts from DC office in the morning and not from main bus stop. Also note , even though you have taken ILP (inner line permit) online, still one needs to ...