Ladakh-Leh - The Land of Snow With Fascinating Treasures

Cocooned in pure white snow, sporting an angelicLakes
persona and offering a mystifying experience- such isThe natural beauty of this land also encompasses
the land of Ladakh. Surrounded by the longestmesmerizing 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 gainingsnow-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
Adventurehighest lakes in the world. Other lakes beautifying the
Occupying a significant place on the tourist map ofland are the Pang Gong and Tso Kar.
the state Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh is synonymousFestivals
with adventure. Adventure seekers, this is the placeWonderful 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 kmthe highlights of the festivals. The Hemis festival,
stretch from Fhey to Nimo in the Indus river is theLosar festival and Ladakh harvest festival are a few
best place for river-rafting.to name.
MonasteriesShopping
The beautiful monasteries are the landmarks of thisHow can a tour to this enchanting destination be
hot-spot of India. Some of the famous monasteriescomplete without going on a shopping spree! Here
here are the Thiksey Monastery, Alchi Gompa, Spitukyou can buy amazing handicrafts such as Pashmina
Monastery, Phugtal Gompa, Phiyang monastery andshawls, handmade woolens, Buddhist masks, thangka
Lamayuru monastery(the oldest one).The arrestingpaintings, silver jewelery, apricots, carpets and much
architecture and fabulous interiors of thesemore.
monasteries deserve mention.