Comprising of the mesmerizing Indus and the
Zanskar Valleys is the heavenly human abode called as Ladakh. The name
literally means the “The Land of High Passes”. It extends from the Kunlun
Mountain Range to the Himalayas and was the part of the ancient trade routes.
Historically the region comprised the Baltistan Valley, Indus & Zanskar
Valleys, the region of Lahul & Spiti, Aksai Chin and Ngari. The main
inhabitants of this region are of Indo-Aryan and Tibetan descent. Most of the
people here follow Tibetan Buddhism and Shia Islam.
Since the 1970’s when Ladakh opened its borders
for tourism, it has been one of the most sought after tourist destination. It
is considered as one of the few exotic locations which offer a varied
geographical topography. The raw and rugged terrain is the main attraction for
off-road adventure enthusiasts. The scenic locations, exotic landscapes and
clear skies have also attracted a lot of travel photographers to this region.
The development of tourism was welcome call for the local Ladakhis as it became
one of the main sources of their Income. Its remote location and lack of easy
accessibility has helped in preserving its natural and rustic splendor.
Ladakh predominantly follows the Tibetan culture.
They celebrate a lot of festivals, both Traditional and Organized. The main
organized festivals are Sindhu Darshan Festival held in May-June on the
occasion of Guru Poornima and The Ladakh Festival held in September. These
festivals are organized by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and the State
Tourism Department respectively. The Traditional Hemis Festival is one of the
most popular and the biggest festival in Ladakh. It is celebrated in June to
commemorate the birth of Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche in Tibetan), the
main masters of the Vajrayana Buddhism.
Ladakh is accessed by two land routes, one from
Srinagar and the second from Manali. The Route from Srinagar goes via many
scenic places like Sonmarg, over the Zoji La Pass via Drass, Kargil and passing
through the Namik La and Fatu La. This is the Historical route and is also
considered as the main Gateway to Ladakh. The second route through Manali is
called as the Manali-Leh Highway and goes via four passes, Rohtang La,
Baralacha La, Lungalacha La and Taglang La. Both the routes are open between
May and November.
As said that tourism is the most important aspect
of the region, it has a lot of must visit places. The palaces of Leh, Shey and
Stock are worth a see. The monasteries of Thiksey, Alchi, Spituk, Lamayuru,
Hemis, Diskit to name a few are major tourist attractions. Lakes like Tso
Moriri and Pangong have mesmerizing sights and offer camping facilities on
their banks. Khardung La and Taglang La, the highest and the second highest
motorable roads in the world are a part of Ladakh. The scenic valleys of the
Nubra, Indus and the Zanskar also form a part of this region.
Arguably, no other single destination in the
world such kind of diversified landscapes with green grass, sand dunes, rugged
terrains, blue rivers, snow clapped peaks and scenic valleys. To conclude,
Ladakh is a must visit place on earth at least for once in a persons’ lifetime.
To experience the above, come
join us, on a Trans Himalayan Safari to Ladakh -
The Land of Lamas with
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Departure Dates Ex Srinagar : June – 25 | July –
09 & 23 | August – 06 & 20 | September – 03.
Departure Dates Ex Delhi : July
– 02, 16 & 30 | August – 13 & 27 | September – 10.
Trip Cost @ Rs 35,000/- per
person.
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