| Cocooned in pure white snow, sporting an angelic | | | | Lakes |
| persona and offering a mystifying experience- such is | | | | The natural beauty of this land also encompasses |
| the land of Ladakh. Surrounded by the longest | | | | mesmerizing lakes. Tso Morriri is an attractive lake |
| mountain range in the world, the mighty Himalayas, | | | | popularly known as the 'mountain lake'. Encircled by |
| this tourist destination of India is fast gaining | | | | snow-clad mountains, this lake is located at an altitude |
| popularity among tourists from all over the world. | | | | of around 4,500 m and is considered as one of the |
| Adventure | | | | highest lakes in the world. Other lakes beautifying the |
| Occupying a significant place on the tourist map of | | | | land are the Pang Gong and Tso Kar. |
| the state Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh is synonymous | | | | Festivals |
| with adventure. Adventure seekers, this is the place | | | | Wonderful Buddhist festivals are celebrated in Ladakh |
| to drape your dreams with the robes of reality. | | | | with great enthusiasm and joy. The cultural shows, |
| Indulge in hiking, skiing, river rafting, para-gliding, | | | | exhibitions, feasts, handicrafts and unique rituals are |
| trekking, jeep safari and mountaineering. The 26 km | | | | the highlights of the festivals. The Hemis festival, |
| stretch from Fhey to Nimo in the Indus river is the | | | | Losar festival and Ladakh harvest festival are a few |
| best place for river-rafting. | | | | to name. |
| Monasteries | | | | Shopping |
| The beautiful monasteries are the landmarks of this | | | | How can a tour to this enchanting destination be |
| hot-spot of India. Some of the famous monasteries | | | | complete without going on a shopping spree! Here |
| here are the Thiksey Monastery, Alchi Gompa, Spituk | | | | you can buy amazing handicrafts such as Pashmina |
| Monastery, Phugtal Gompa, Phiyang monastery and | | | | shawls, handmade woolens, Buddhist masks, thangka |
| Lamayuru monastery(the oldest one).The arresting | | | | paintings, silver jewelery, apricots, carpets and much |
| architecture and fabulous interiors of these | | | | more. |
| monasteries deserve mention. | | | | |