Leh district, Ladakh, India

Places to visit near Diskit

Diskit is a town in Leh district, Ladakh, India. Within 50 km by road there are 123 places to visit — 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 buddhist sites, 19 treks and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Saser Kangri II (46 km), Saser Kangri III (49 km) and Shanti Stupa (52 km).

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Diskit, Ladakh
Diskit, Leh district, Ladakh, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Diskit at a glance

Location
Leh district, Ladakh, India
Coordinates
34.5500° N, 77.5500° E
Places within 50 km
123 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for buddhist sites
Nearest city
Leh, 55 km
Airport
Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL), 58 km

Top places to visit near Diskit

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Diskit: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Diskit

94 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Diskit. The closest is Charasa (12 km); the best-known is North Pullu View Point (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Buddhist sites near Diskit

53 buddhist sites within 100 km of Diskit. The closest is Mani-wall (1 km); the best-known is Diskit Gompa (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Treks near Diskit

30 treks within 100 km of Diskit. The closest is Tirit Phu (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Forts & heritage near Diskit

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Diskit. The closest is Tebley Khar (8 km); the best-known is Leh Palace (54 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Diskit

12 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Diskit. The closest is Sofia Noorbakhshia Jamia Masjid, Diskit Nubra (1 km); the best-known is Jama Masjid Nubra (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Diskit

7 museums within 100 km of Diskit. The closest is Ladakh House (52 km); the best-known is Hall of Fame (57 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Diskit

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 119 km on the road.

  1. Start in Diskit
  2. 57 km Hall of Fame · museum, Leh
  3. 6 km Leh Palace · palace, Leh
  4. 2 km Shanti Stupa · stupa, Leh
  5. 51 km Diskit Gompa · monastery, Leh
  6. 1 km Statue of Cho Rinpoche (Crowned Buddha) · Buddhist site, Leh
  7. 2 km Back to Diskit

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How to reach Diskit

  • By air: Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL), Leh — about 58 km by road
  • By road from Leh: about 55 km · directions
  • By road from Kargil: about 162 km · directions
  • By road from Pahalgam: about 267 km · directions

All places near Diskit by distance

Within 15 km of Diskit

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Diskit by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints4694Charasa (12 km)
Buddhist sites1953Mani-wall (1 km)
Other attractions1834Sand Dunes (6 km)
Treks1930Tirit Phu (18 km)
Forts & heritage617Tebley Khar (8 km)
Mosques & dargahs412Sofia Noorbakhshia Jamia Masjid, Diskit Nubra (1 km)
Museums07Ladakh House (52 km)
Caves14Cave (11 km)
Temples14Shiva Temple (38 km)
Waterfalls33Jb Waterfall (11 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens13Karakoram Nubra Shyok WLS (42 km)
Churches13Christian Church (45 km)
Parks22Selfie Point (16 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Zing (45 km)
Beaches & coast11Hunder Sand Dunes (5 km)

Diskit: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Diskit?

Diskit Gompa (monastery, about 2 km), Shanti Stupa (stupa, about 52 km), Statue of Cho Rinpoche (Crowned Buddha) (Buddhist site, about 2 km), Leh Palace (palace, about 54 km), Hunder Attractions (attraction, about 7 km), Hall of Fame (museum, about 57 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Diskit?

123 places on Spotwander: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 buddhist sites, 18 other attractions, 19 treks, 6 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Diskit?

Charasa, about 12 km by road; Lungmochey Kangri (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Diskit?

Mani-wall, about 1 km by road; Dual Mani-wall (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest trek to Diskit?

Tirit Phu, about 18 km by road; Sumur Lungpa (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Diskit?

Start in Diskit, visit Hall of Fame, then Leh Palace, then Shanti Stupa, then Diskit Gompa, then Statue of Cho Rinpoche (Crowned Buddha), and drive back — about 119 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Diskit?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for buddhist sites.

How do I reach Diskit?

By air: Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL), about 58 km by road. By road: 55 km from Leh.

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