Leh, Ladakh’s largest city, is also called the Land of the Lamas or Little Tibet. It is among India’s most remote towns and was originally a depot for caravans traveling from Asia. Currently, travelers can access it through Treaty Road, with its economy thriving on trading agricultural products, exquisite carpets, woolen apparel, jewelry, and Tibetan handicrafts. The influence of Tibetan Buddhism reigns supreme here. This city sits on a valley by the Indus River, surrounded by the majestic mountains of the Ladakh Range. It is lorded over by a former royal palace and has the monastery of Sankar Gompa and Shanti Stupa temple. Visit its unspoiled natural environment and scenic localities that attract adventure seekers to its snowcapped mountains. After a fun day of sightseeing, treating yourself to top-quality accommodation would make a satisfying stay. Read this list of the best 5-star hotels in Leh, India, for a luxurious getaway.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) hotel ratings, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 01, 2024.
1. The Grand Dragon Ladakh (from USD 125)
This family-owned hotel is among the first high-class hotels built in Leh. This majestic hotel is within walking distance of the market, palace, and central bus station and a short drive to Shanti Stupa. You’ll enjoy spacious, elegant guest rooms and suites decorated with Oriental accents and artwork by Gulam Mustafa. Moreover, all rooms have modern conveniences and feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering jaw-dropping city and mountain views.
You can satiate your hunger with the multi-cultural cuisines offered by the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy your meals with indoor and outdoor dining options providing views of the mountains or gardens. The hotel’s bakery, Solia, offers freshly baked goods, pastries, and desserts you can pair with your favorite drinks.
The hotel also offers a variety of seasonal tour packages that gives a tour of the nearby valleys, villages, and monastery in Leh. These packages include hotel stays, meals, and transportation.
The Grand Dragon Ladakh
Address: Old Road Sheynam
2. The Indus Valley (from USD 187)
This hotel offers a variety of guest rooms and suites that accommodates couples or families. The rooms are spacious with modern interiors offering guests a gorgeous view of the mountains from panoramic windows. Some rooms have access to an ornately decorated balcony. Select suites have a separate living and dining area and an en suite bathroom with a spa bath.
There are three on-site restaurants where guests can enjoy a variety of cuisines for their daily meals. A menu of international, American, Asian, and Indian dishes are served in elegant dining interiors. There’s a children’s playground where kids can play while adults can entertain themselves with billiards and table tennis.
The Indus Valley
Address: Upper Chulung Fort Road
Luxurious stays in Little Tibet
Though high-class hotels are few in Leh, they are a welcome surprise in this remote region of India. They provide modern conveniences with a touch of tradition, making the city an ideal location for a unique vacation. Consider including these 5-star hotels in your travel plans when visiting Little Tibet.
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