Nezer Latho

Leh


This mysterious whitewashed cube is the shrine of Leh’s guardian deity. While not much to see in itself, its rocky outcrop setting offers superb 360-degree views over the city.

Access is via a stairway from the north, but recent road widening means the bottom steps are missing, requiring a short rocky scramble to get started.


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3. Maney Tsermo

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4. Central Asian Museum

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5. Leh Old Town

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6. LAMO

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7. Guru Lhakhang

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8. Chamba Lhakhang

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