Leh

Leh ( sle in Tibetan) is the most important city of the Ladakh, located at 3500 m of altitude, in the valley of the Indus.

History

Of share its site on the Silk route, the town of Leh knew the prosperity of a great center caravaneer, but as the wars of influence and control as delivered themselves, on the ground of Ladakh, the Chinese and the Tibet ains during the 7th century.

During the collapse of monarchy Tibetan, at the 9th century, part of the court settles in the area, unifies it and the " tibétanise".

The city is dominated by the fortress of the peak of the Victoire built by Tashi Namgyal (1500 - 1532). In 1533, the rajâ Soyang Namgyal finishes the unit of all the area in only one large kingdom and moves its capital of Shey in Leh. The descendants of the Namgyal dynasty are always regarded as the leaders of Ladakh by the people.

Today

The city saw today primarily tourist activities and military. Leh became the central point of the tourist excursions in Ladakh. The walkers come from the whole world to traverse the country with foot, in 4x4 even in VTT. Among the most famous trekkings since Leh: increase of the valley of Markha or the river Zanskar in winter when it is cold and the rise of Stok Kangri (: 6121 meters). The Cashmere, conflict subject between the India, the Pakistan and the China, is a very on both sides militarized area border. Military bases are many all along the valley of Indus, centers major circulation of the area. With its national airport, the city is naturally a strategic place.

Inheritance

  • the palate of Leh , on the peak overhanging the city. Miniature version of the Palate of Potala of Lhassa, built at the 17th century and comprising 9 stages, it is now abandoned. It was the hearth of the royal family until in the Années 1830 when she was exiled with Stok. It itself is overhung by the fortress which is drawn up at the top of the peak of the Victoire, and who commemorates the victory of Ladakh over the armies Baltî of the Cashmere.

  • the Namgyal Tsemo Gompa , a Buddhist monastery Tibetan builds about 1430. It comprises a Bouddha high of three stages as well as old Fresque S and manuscripts.

External bond

  • Official site of the district of Leh
  • Seen air of the airport of Leh
  • Photographs of Leh (2006)
  • Leh district, Wikipedia.

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