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Which of the following is the highest hill station in India?1. Leh2. Ponmudi3. Manali4. Jogimatti

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Leh

The correct answer is Leh.

  • Leh is the highest hill station in India.
  • It has a cold desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWk) with long, cold winters from late November to early March
  • It is the largest town of the union territory of Ladakh.
  • Leh is at an altitude of 3,524 m (11,562 ft), and is connected via National Highway 1 to Srinagar in the southwest and to Manali in the south via the Leh-Manali Highway.
  • Unlike other districts in India, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) is in charge of governance in Leh.
  • Every year Sindhu Darshan Festival is held at Shey, 15 km away from town to promote religious harmony and glory of the Indus (Sindhu) river.
  • Buddhism is the largest religion in Leh, followed by over 43.8% of people.


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