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- Destinations
- Asia
- India
- Ladakh
- Leh
Leh
An extremely popular tourist destination, Leh was the historical
capital of the Kingdom of Ladakh - and remains, to this day, as the
perfect base from which to explore the region. In many ways a
prototypical tourist town - chock-full of backpacker accommodation,
roof-top restaurants, internet cafes and curio stalls - Leh's
remarkable setting, in the heart of the Indus Valley, safeguards
its thoroughly unique character. At almost 11,500 feet (3,500m)
above sea-level, visitors might be forgiven for thinking that the
cobalt hue of the sky above Leh is actually an effect of altitude
sickness; while in the town itself, modern buildings give way
dramatically to traditional mud-brick and timber structures. A
must-see tourist attraction in Leh is the ruined Royal Palace:
constructed in the 17th century at the foot of the Himalayas, the
views it commands of the Indus Valley and its surrounding peaks are
simply out-of-this-world.
Information & Facts
Language
Although English is generally used for official and
business purposes, Hindi is the official language and is spoken by
about 40 percent of the population. Urdu is the language common
with the Muslim demographic. India has a total of 22 official
languages
Money
The currency is the Indian Rupee (INR), which is divided into
100 paise (singular paisa). Major currencies can be changed at
banks, and authorised bureaux de changes. It is impossible to
obtain rupees outside India, but no matter what time you arrive in
India there will be an exchange office open at the airport. It is
illegal to exchange money through the black market and it is
advisable to refuse torn notes, as no one will accept them apart
from the National Bank. It is best to change money into small
denominations. Travellers cheques and major credit cards are widely
accepted, particularly in tourist orientated establishments. ATMs
are not generally available.