| The snow desert Ladakh (ranging from about 9,000 | | | | Shanti Stupa, Thiksey, Likir, Spituk, Lamayuru and |
| feet at Kargil to 25,170 feet at Saser Kangri in the | | | | Shey are a few most frequented monasteries in |
| Karakoram) can be seen in full energetic mood during | | | | Ladakh. |
| festivals. If you wish to enjoy a number of cultural | | | | Art and Craft |
| shows, exhibitions and Buddhist rituals, travel to Leh | | | | Shopaholics can buy good quality silver, brass and |
| Ladakh between March to October. Geographically, | | | | copper items in Ladakh. But these are not made by |
| the best part about Leh Ladakh is that it is bounded | | | | local artisans rather are imported from Kashmir and |
| by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges | | | | other areas. Tea and chang pots, hookkah-bases, |
| – the Great Himalayas and the Karakoram. Apart | | | | bowls pashmina shawls and carpets are several other |
| from that, the Zanskar range also adds some more | | | | items that are available at a reasonable rate in |
| beauty to the place. | | | | Leh-Ladakh. The local artisans are expert in making |
| The charm of Lakes | | | | Thangka paintings. |
| People believe that Ladakh was once covered by an | | | | Adventure Sports |
| extensive lake system. The vestiges of those lakes | | | | Leh Ladakh tourism is specially meant for adventure. |
| can still be observed on the south – east plateau | | | | The thrilling and exciting sports here are simply |
| of Rupshu and Chushul. On your Ladakh tour, you | | | | incomparable. People can go for trekking, river rafting, |
| can visit the Tso-Moriri, Tsokar and Pangong Tso | | | | mountain climbing, cycling, camel safaris, polo and |
| Lakes, which are the most picturesque elements of | | | | archery under the guidance of the experts. |
| the region. Winter snowfall is the main source of | | | | Ladakh travel guide also takes you to some of the |
| water for these lakes. | | | | high passes are known for trekking in Ladakh. The |
| Religious Attraction | | | | place has been known as 'Land of Passes' for |
| These high mountains are renowned for the oldest | | | | centuries (literally, 'La' means Pass and 'Dakh' means |
| of Buddhist Monasteries/Gompas in the world. | | | | Land). Places like Drass, Zanskar and the Suru Valley |
| Presently, several Buddhist monks and nuns live, | | | | on the Himalaya's northern flank receive heavy |
| study and practice their faith here. These are the | | | | snowfall in winters, but the skies are clear and the |
| best places to visit & admire the Buddhist art | | | | sun shines for over 300 days in the year. |
| and architecture. Hemis, Namgyal Tsemo, Sankar, | | | | |