Ladakh is a cold desert area situated in the Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. Ladakh is a land like no other. Yes, it is totally different from other places. It is perhaps the only place in the world where one can get frostbite and sunburn at the same. Sit in the sun and stretch out your legs in the shaded area, your body will feel sunburn and legs will feel frostbite. Certainly an interesting place Ladakh is!

Ladakh

Bounded by two mountain ranges Himalayas and Karakoram, Ladakh region of Jammu & Kashmir is very popular among adventure enthusiasts. It is the paradise for trekkers and mountaineers. Travelers and adventure enthusiasts from all over the world visit Ladakh in quite good number. Deep gorges, lovely lakes, deep valleys, high passes, scenic beauty, views of snow capped mountain peaks, etc enhance the beauty of unique land.

Ladakh is also a popular destination of Buddhist followers. Buddhist followers and tourists from all over the world visit Ladakh to see here various Buddhist monasteries or gompas. There are many historic monasteries in the region located in the hills and mountains. Buddhists monks and nuns live, study and practice their faith in these monasteries. Tourists can also see Buddhist art and architecture in various monasteries. The culture of Ladakh is very similar to Tibetan culture.

Tourist Attractions in Ladakh :-

Nurba Valley:
It is also called the Valley of Flowers. It is a very popular tourist place in Ladakh region. Here visitors can see Hot water spring, monastery and double hump camels.

Zanskar Region:
Zanskar attracts tourists due to its towering mountain peaks, fine monasteries, and generous people. It is popular destination of adventure enthusiasts especially trekkers.
Leh

Suru Valley:
It is a very popular place in Ladakh. The valley draws good number of tourists in spring. Tourists come here for its rising and falling alpine meadows dappled by way of wild flowers, orchard of willows and poplars.

Leh:
Leh is considered as the capital of Ladakh region. Leh Palace, Shanti Sutpa, Main Market, Thiksey Gompa, Hemis Gompa, etc are attractions in Leh.

Activities to Enjoy:

Trekking, Mountaineering, Ice Chader Trek (Frozen River Trek), Cycling, Biking, Jeep Safari, Yak Safari, River Rafting, etc.

Shopping in Ladakh:

While in Ladakh, you must enjoy shopping. It will be definitely a good experience. Here tourists can shop for exquisite Tibetan handicrafts, Tibetan antiques, Ladakhi handicrafts, Kashmiri shawls, etc.

How to Reach Ladakh :-

By Air:
Leh Airport in Ladakh is well connected by daily flights from Delhi and Chandigarh.

By Road:
The Manali Leh Road serves as the main roads to reach in Ladakh.