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Leh
City in Ladakh, India
Overview
Leh is the laid-back capital of Ladakh, set high in the Indian Himalayas and famous for its stark mountain landscapes, lively monasteries, and multicultural Tibetan heritage. The town is a hub for trekkers, adventure travelers, and those seeking serenity and breathtaking scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
Union Territory
Ladakh
Population
30,870
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
34.17°, 77.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$523
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$260
Cashless
40
English
40
Temperature
-2.8°C
Summer Avg
8.7°C
Winter Avg
-14.7°C
Record High
24.7°C
Record Low
-39.4°C
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
259 mm
Internet Speed
73 Mbps
Upload
60 Mbps
Latency
36 ms
City Vibrancy
39
Coworking
0
Cafes
35
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IXL
Distance
5 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 135 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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