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Ladakh

Ladakh – also called little Tibet Bordered by imposing- covered Himalayan peaks like Nun- Kun (over 23000 ft) and Tibetan desert plateau- the land of rocky landscape, high altitude passes and scintillating lakes, 9th Century monasteries or Gompas as known in local Parlance is a completely different but interesting world. It was opened for tourism in the year 1974 and has been attracting worldwide attention for mountaineering and trekking, white water rafting on the Indus and Zanskar Rivers. A large number of domestic and foreign tourist visit Ladakh during its short season of June/ July to September. Ladakh Srinagar and Ladakh- manali roads (the only means of access by land) remain closed due to heavy snowfall on higher passes from October to May and the only outside connectivity remains through Air Services.

Ladakh has three main regions via Leh, Zanskar, Kargil and Suru Valley. There is a lot to explore in and around these areas and we briefly give a description of some of them.


Sightseeing in Ladakh

  • LEH PALACE

    this 16th Century construction was home of Buddhist king of Ladakh.


  • NAMGYAL TSEMO GOMPA

    the 15th century construction Gompa houses a three storey high Lord Buddha.


  • SANKAR GOMPA

    This has an impressive representative of the Buddhist deity of Compassion.


  • SHANTI STUPA

    this Buddhist religious Monument (stupa) built by Japanese was opened by His Highness Dalai Lama in 1985. It dazzles, when lit up at night.


  • THE ECOLOGY CENTRE

    this 1983 founded centre promotes ecological and sustainable development, use of renewable energy in harmony with traditional Culture. The centre also imparts environment and health education and promotes Handicrafts produced by village artisans and craft persons.


  • THIKSEY GOMPA

    It is one of the best known and recognized monasteries in Ladakh.


  • HEMIS GOMPA

    one of the most famous, accessible and visited Gompas located in the Beautiful Hemis village 45 km from Leh has a well- kept Library Preserving documents which compliment the theory that Jesus Christ (PBUH) visited Kashmir. Gompas Construction presents the influence of some Kashmiri culture


  • KHARDUNGLA PASS

    It is world’s highest motor able pass.


  • TSO MORIRI

    Famous for 4600 mtrs high Lake and a Gompa.


  • ZANASKAR

    It is Trekkers delight and known for rugged mountains Zanskar has cold nights even during summer.


  • RANGDUM GOMPA

    located at 12000 ft in an awe inspiring valley.


Some other places of interest are Mulbekh, sending Gompa, Grandest Gompa, Tiksi Gompa, Likir Gompa, spituk Gompa, Nubra valley, Chamba Gompa, Shargol Gompa, Saru Valley having a panaromic view of ever snow capped Nun-Kun peaks, Pangong Lake, Choglan sar etc.

Ladakh has huge avenues for trekking. It is suggested to study about trekking online or consult reliable trekking Agents. Since, Ladakh is a High Altitude Low Oxygen Region, It is suggested to make proper arrangements, carry heavy woolens and acclimatize to the high altitude conditions.