This school became famous after the Aamir Khan's movie Three Idiots. The name of this school is Druk Padma Karpo School , this is also known as Druk White Lotus school. The clean and eco friendly structures of the school is designed to withstand seismic disturbances. This school was conferred on of the most beautiful schools in the world by BBC London in the year 2016.
On arrival here you will be taken inside the campus with a guide and can visit different parts of the school. You are not allowed to disturb students or take any photographs of them. There is a café and one souvenir shop available inside the campus. Minimum time required is 15 to 20 minutes to visit this beautiful school campus.
The guided tour of Rancho's campus is available from 9 AM to 6 PM only.
This school was damaged by flood caused by cloudbursts in Aug 2010.
The wall with painting about the three Idiots movie is the most popular spot for the tourist. You can pose for photographs keeping these pictures in the background.
This school is on the way to Shey Palace and Thikse monastery so you can visit this school on a half day sightseeing trip from Leh.
No entrance fee , no camera fee is collected here.