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The Grand Dragon Hotel Ladakh , located at a height of 11,562 ft in Leh , Ladakh in the Himalayas , holds a place of pride in the hearts of the locals as it was the first international hotel set up in this isolated outpost . Since 2007 , this hotel , built despite the challenges of its location at a high altitude , redefined hospitality in Leh setting a benchmark for other establishments that came up subsequently .
Today , the Grand Dragon Hotel continues to uphold the high standards and is the preferred hotel for upscale travellers looking for luxury and comfort . Owned and managed by the ABDU family , it is part of the Dragon Group of Hotels . Known for their passion for hospitality , the ABDU family has been in this business for the past three decades . Minutes from the airport and situated in heart of the city , The Grand Dragon Hotel was developed and conceptualized by brothers Ghulam Mustafa and Ghulam Mohiuddin . This indigenously designed hotel ’ s architecture incorporates the famous Rabsal tradition of Ladakh , visible in the treatment of windows and balconies . The rooms offer stunning views of the picturesque landscape and the lofty Himalayan peaks . The Grand Dragon Ladakh has 82 rooms with the addition of a new wing . There are 31 premier rooms , three suites and 48 deluxe rooms in the original wing . The rooms are spacious with en-suite bathrooms and separate shower stalls . At the entrance are a pair of dragons , ubiquitous in Ladakh and considered a symbol of
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enlightenment , these can be seen all over Leh carved over roofs , gates of temples , furniture etc . The Grand Dragon offers two dining options , Zasgyath , the coffee shop and Tusrabs , an intimate dining area , serving a range of cuisine delicacies to regular Indian fare as well as Chinese and European dishes . The hotel also has specially designed banquet areas to host conferences for up to 200 people and other celebratory events both indoors and outdoors in the sprawling lawns .
There is also a fully equipped gym , sauna and steam rooms and massage chairs .
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Along with that there is also activity centre for kids and billiards room located on the premises . A well-stocked store within the hotel offers guests a peek in to the various arts and crafts of the region . The hotel has a doctor on call to ensure that guests remain in good health . Leh , once a pit stop on the Silk Road for traders , Buddhist monks or adventure seekers in the years and centuries gone by , is now on many travellers ’ bucket list . Leh is the largest city in Ladakh and easily accessible by air with daily flights from India ’ s capital New Delhi , and cities like Srinagar , Jammu , Mumbai , as well as by road from Himachal via Leh – Manali Highway , 473kms , and Srinagar via the Srinagar-Leh road , 434 kms .
Ladakh , also known as the “ Roof of the World ” with some of the world ’ s highest motorable roads , has numerous sightseeing areas and ancient monasteries . Also travelers can enjoy the traditional music and masked dances , during popular festivals like Losar and Hemis . While the landscape is a photographer ’ s delight , it also offers fabulous opportunities for adventure sports for both amateurs and professionals alike . The local markets , within walking distance from the hotel , have an exquisite collection of coral jewelleries , metal and woodwork and colourful masks and charming Tibetan bric-à-brac . The Grand Dragon Hotel is an ode to Ladakhi heritage fostering sustainable tourism in the vast unspoilt beauty of Ladakh . As they say in Ladakh , Julley ! Or Welcome to The Roof of the World !
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