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Hotel Shambha La, Ladakh
Shambha-La is a beautiful resort located in a grove of poplar trees just a mile away from the heart of Leh town, Paradise in Ladakhi folklore. Public areas including a colorful Tibetan lounge area are attractive, and the views from the upstairs terrace are mesmerizing. Ladakh is a silent blissful place of thin air and magical geological shapes. Its peaceful tranquil setting gives new meaning to the words ‘Sounds of Silence’. The mighty Indus river which cuts across the high valleys and through the mountain gorges look almost like a stream when viewed from the hilltop monasteries.
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Getting There
Hotel Shambha-La is located just a mile away from the heart of Leh Town.
Air: International Airport - New Delhi
Domestic Airport: Leh - 2 km
Rail: Railway Station - Chandigarh
Bus: Bus Depot – Leh - Ladhak 1.5 km
Things to do
Bazaar - Together with the labyrinth of adjoining side streets and alleys, the bazaar is the center of business and shopping, particularly for visitors who find the plethora of antique (and non-antique) shops worth visiting.
Old Village - For a truly exotic and atmospheric experience, visit the Old Village, a disorganized cluster of cobblestone lanes, ancient homes, and low-vaulted tunnels. It's well worth an exploratory jaunt, during which you should sample the freshly baked breads sold by local bakers.
Walking northwest of the city (beyond the Women's Alliance of Ladakh headquarters, where you can shop for traditional Ladakhi handicrafts), you will quickly discover a rural farm like community. Here you'll find only fields of green sprinkled with bright-yellow blossoms, gentle streams trickling past squat stone walls, and small Ladakhi houses with little vegetable gardens.
To the west are the cobbled streets of the popular Changspa neighborhood, characterized by the number of guesthouses and laid-back marijuana-smoking travelers who come here for the pastoral atmosphere.
Shanti Stupa - To the west of Changspa lies Shanti Stupa, a Buddhist monument most easily reached by motorable road. Inaugurated by the Dalai Lama in the 1980s, the large white stupa (commemorative cairn) was conceived as part of a Japanese-inspired peace movement to spread Buddhism throughout the world.
From the vast courtyard at the base of the stupa you can enjoy matchless panoramic views of Leh and the rugged beauty of the surrounding mountains, which seem to stretch on forever.
Trekking - Treks, tours and exquisite camps can be arranged in a beautiful valley Nubra.
Eating
The Multi-Cuisine restaurant at Shambha-la offers a blend of Indian, Chinese, and Continental cuisine.
Special Cuisine - Ladhaki Cuisine
Facilities
Travel Desk
Room Service
Laundry
Car Parking
Doctor on call
CC TV
Central Heating
Multi Cuisine Restaurant
Safaris
Library
Trekking
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