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Hotel
Caravan Centre is a 3-Star equivalent hotel (Deluxe A-Class), Set amidst the pretty
farms of Skara, the exclusive suburb of Leh (Ladakh,
India), Hotel Caravan Centre is conveniently located midway between Leh Airport
(3 kms) and the city centre (2 kms).
Hotel is built
in the traditional architectural style of Ladakh, comprising 29 well-appointed
guest rooms and suites.
Accommodation
: The
29 rooms are fully carpeted and attached with modern, western style bath-shower
with running hot and cold water. Majority of the rooms face south, and have
views of the Indus valley and the snow-capped Stok-Khangri massif of the
Himalayan range. The north facing rooms open on to the views of the Khardongla
range.
The hotel complex is
nestled among poplar groves and gardens ablaze with blossoms. The distance
between the hotel and the city centre is a delightful 20-minute walk amidst the
sights, sounds and cultural milieu of this historic city.
Leh is a base to visit
Monasteries, lakes and high altitude deserts in the region. White water rafting
in Zanskar River is a popular Summer sport here. Ladakh as a region is favorite
for high altitude trekking and extreme adventure experiences.
Sightseeing
Options in the area are:
* Hemis
Monastery - 40 km southeast of leh
* Thiksey Monastery - 17 kms South of Leh
* Shey Palace - 15 kms, south of Leh
* Patthar Sahib - 20 kms
July
and August is considered the best months to visit Leh from the point of view of
Festivals. Leh is famous for hosting the world renowned Ladakh Festival. Winters
(Oct-March) are extremely cold here with temperatures touching minus 30 and
recommended only for extreme weather adventure enthusiasts (Such as Ice Skating
on frozen Zanskar River).
Access
: Leh is accessible by Road from Manali and Srinagar. Both Routes are best done
with one of two night stopovers. Best way to access Leh is by flight from Delhi.
Air Deccan, Jet Airways and Indian has flights.
Leh is
visited as a Flight getaway / Short Break
ex-Delhi or as a part of J&K Itinerary. |