Grand Dragon Leh, Ladakh

Situated in the ancient capitol of Ladakh, Leh, The Grand Dragon hotel is surrounded by mountains, impressive skies and the compact city. A modern hotel, with traditional features, this is the most comfortable hotel in town and is the perfect place in which to acclimatise which is essential having flown up to 10682 feet above sea level.  These days all manner of modern foods can arrive by plane and so one can dine on continental and local cuisine.  All of the guestrooms enjoy views of the surrounding and majestic mountains which remain snow covered in the winter. The hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the Leh Palace and the market and just a 5-minute walk from the Shanti Stupa and so, if you are feeling fine on your first evening, there are plenty of places to stroll to and explore.