Ladakh
The Land of High Passes

Experience the mystical beauty of snow-capped mountains as the hues of sunrise spread over with warmth, as if creating a painting with soft subtle tones. Magic just starts here, mystically.

Ladakh—popularly known as the ‘Land of High Passes’—is the popular tourist attraction of Jammu and Kashmir. Touching the Kashmir, Spiti and Lahaul Valley as well as Tibet, the trip to Ladakh is a paradise for nature lovers and adventure mongers.

Right from 1970s, the beauty and charm of Ladakh has attracted millions of tourists from all over the world. Especially, the mountaineering and trekking enthusiasts crave for indulging into Ladakh trip.

Following are the tourist attractions in Ladakh

Pangong Lake
This 134 km long reservoir is one of the top most tourist attractions in Ladakh. Reflecting the mighty mountains of Himalayas, it is perched at the height of 4,250m. One of the popular brackish lakes of Asia, it falls in the eastern Ladakh region.
Locally it is also called as ‘Hollow Lake.’ It is situated approximately 5 hours drive away from Leh. Definitely one of the most beautiful spots in India, it is also a birdwatcher’s paradise. It has less aquatic life due to the saline water of the lake.

Tso Moriri Lake
One of the high altitude lakes in India, it is fed by snow melting from the neighbouring mountains. It is also considered sacred by the locals. Currently it is also under the wetland reserve system under Ramsar site.
Nature lovers and photography enthusiasts can spot countless diversity of flora and fauna near Tso Moriri Lake. It is perched at 4595m and remains mostly frozen throughout the year.

Leh Palace
Constructed in 17th century by King Sengge Namgyal, its architectural design emulates the construction of Potala Palace in Lhasa, located in Tibet. After the Dogra forces took over Ladakh, the majestic palace was abandoned by the royal family.
It is a nine-storey palace bestowing a beautiful bird’s eye view of Leh. One can spot the Zangskar mountain range along with the Stok Kangri Mountain from the top. The Palace Museum is known for preserving crowns, ceremonial dresses, ornaments and jewellery items.

Stok Palace
Constructed in 1825 by King Tsespal Tondup Namgyal, it current serves as the residence of the lineage of King Sengge Namgyal. The architectural style flaunts a rich blend of traditional and modern elements of design. 108 volumes of books related to the teachings of Lord Buddha are preserved here.
It is a historical tourist destination in Leh. The other tourist attraction of Stok Palace in Ladakh includes well manicured gardens and the library. Tourists from all over the world come to witness the annual dance-mask festival.

Trekking in Ladakh
Known as a ‘paradise for trekkers’, the trip to Ladakh is incomplete without a trekking expedition. It is one of the best destinations for trekking and mountaineering in India. Some of famous treks in Ladakh are Markha Valley Trek, Henaskut to Wanla trek, Lamayuru to Padum Trek, Tsomoriri to Kibber Trek, Hemis to Zangla by Junglam, Lamayuru to Darcha trek and Lamayuru to Hemis Trek.

Adventure Sports in Ladakh
There are several adventurous activities possible in Ladakh like mountaineering, polo, camel safari and archery. Few of these adventure sports are part of the age-old Ladakhi tradition. Also, riding on the two-humped Bactrian camel in Nubra Valley is definitely a tourist attraction for Ladakh.

Famous cuisines of Ladakh
The staple food of locals in Ladakh is khambir, Skyu, Thukpa and Pava. The popular dishes include momo, thenthuk, skyu, paba and tangtur,chang and butter tea.

Famous Festivals of Ladakh

The popular festivals include Sindhu Darshan (June), Saka Dawa (June), Yuru Kabgyat (June), Hemis Festival (June), Thiksey Gustor (October) and Losar Festival (December).

Excursions from Ladakh
The nearby tourist attraction from Leh includes Khardung La (40km), Lamayuru Monastery (108 km) and Nubra Valley (115km).

When to Reach
The summer season in Ladakh, starting from June till September is one of the ideal seasons to indulge in Ladakh travel. July and August are the best seasons for trekking in Ladakh.

How to Reach
Air: The Leh airport is well connected with cities like Delhi, Srinagar, Jammu and Chandigarh.
Rail: The nearest railhead is at Jammu Tawi, located 700 km away.
Road: The 434-km Srinagar-Leh road is the best means of road transport along with the 473-km Manali-Leh road.

Do not miss out on the magic of Ladakh tourism this season. Be it trekking or just a romantic endeavour; book your tickets right away.