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Leh Market & Central Asian Museum

Discover Ladakh's culinary treasures

Once an important stopover on the trade routes between India, Tibet and China, Leh was the capital of the Himalayan kingdom of Ladakh. Leh is a fascinating labyrinth of winding streets and quaint bazaars. Start your explorations at the Leh Market, where a variety of Buddhist artefacts, knockoff clothes and other quirky items await. Follow this with a visit to the Central Asian Museum housed in an artistic stone tower whose courtyard hides Leh’s oldest mosque! The exhibits include photo essays of Ladakh, and a Ladakhi-style kitchen.

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