The cold desert Ladakh

A land of freezing winds and burning sun, a cold desert in the rain shadow of the Great Himalayas, inspiring fear — Welcome to Ladakh. Little Tibet "or" Moonland "or" the last Shangri La 'are all names that were given cold and dry land Ladakh and hard. Light rain and snow reaches this dry area, where nature has created an unlikely landscape. Ladakh is limited Two of the most impressive mountain ranges in the world, the Great Himalaya and Karokaram, surrounded by rugged mountains this land is very green landscape of many different regions of the Himalayas, A.

Ladakh, part of the State Jammu and Kashmir in India consists of two administrative districts – Leh and Kargil. It covers a total area of approximately 59,000 square kilometers and is allied with the region anthropological and geological China Tibet, the area has a predominantly Buddhist Lamaism, in principle, a dependency of Tibet. After 1531, was invaded periodically by Muslims in Kashmir, which was annexed to Kashmir in mid-19th cent. With a population of 10,000 people, mostly Buddhists, some Argo (descendants of Muslim traders from Yarkand) and a small Christian community, Ladakh is the hallmark of his mixed heritage.

The fate Tourist

The Ladakh Festival is a tourist event in the tourism calendar. With the festival of Ladakh, adventure tourism in Ladakh outstanding. A river the issue of whitewater rafting on the stretch 26 kilometers from Fhey Nimo along the mighty Indus River is the highlight that rafting is possible in the world. The great altitude and mountains make it an ideal place for paragliding, mountaineering, trekking and even skiing. Ladakhi polo athletes are alive and shooting events are often prepared at the village level, which appeals to all budding marksmen. He plays polo with great taste reminiscent of the Mongol horsemen, this game is far from robust version Sweetened seen in the polo circuit today.

Drass, Kargil, Zanskar, Padum, Sanku, valleys, etc. are beautiful places and Nubra must see when in Ladakh. The landscape Nubra pastoral asleep which was recently opened to tourism is on the Indo-Pakistan border. In Nubra see the co-existence of water, mountains and desert, a show unusual and exciting.

Leh roof

In the midst of very beautiful and majestic mountains, is Leh, the capital of Ladakh, roof of the world. It lies in the Indus River valley at the crossroads of ancient trade routes from Kashgar, Tibet and Kashmir, situated on the banks of the Indus, at an altitude 11,000 feet. It is a wonderful and beautiful region watered by the Zanskar River, which flows into the Indus River just below, surrounded by snowy peaks.

Leh is an environment really beautiful with many attractions and beautiful surroundings. It is the center of Tibetan-Buddhist culture for centuries. Its colorful gompas have attracted devout Buddhists from all over the world. On the other part, is also a favorite one, knows that some of the best excursions in the country.

A miniature version of Potala in Lhasa, the Palace of Leh is one of the main attractions in Ladakh. The nine two-storey palace was built by the 17th century illustrious ruler of Ladakh, Sengge Namgyal. It's an imposing structure, now in ruins, is situated on a hill and enjoys a magnificent view of the city of Leh. Inside the palace of the tanks are Buddhist wall paintings, centuries old "" Or painted scrolls and other artifacts. Above the palace at the top of the Namgyal hill, is the Victoria Tower, built to commemorate Ladakh's victory over the Balti Kashmir armies in the 16th century. This palace built by King Singge Namgyal, now houses the Ladakhi branch organization for the conservation of archaeological monuments Government of India. Tsemo Namgyal, the peak overlooking the city lies the ruins of fortbuilt by Tashi Namgyal, the king in the 16th century as a royal residence.

The mosque, the palace of the city, the bazaar and gompas are within walking distance. A memorable performance of the bazaar of Leh is the group of women, traditionally dressed, selling fruits, vegetables and housewares, spinning and weaving, and the exchange of friendly banter with each other and passersby.

Shey, Spituk Phyang and monasteries are very close while Stok, Matho Thiksey, Stakne, Chernrey, Hemis, Likir, Basgo and Alchi monasteries are on tour together one day away. Rumbak and Markha offer exciting rides, while Stok Kangri is the best for a promotion. Boat trips and river running too are available on the Indus.

  Traveling In Ladakh

Air
Leh, Ladakh's capital, has become the gateway to the world, we can fly to Leh to Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu and Srinagar, and internationally through the year.

Road
There are two forms of land in Ladakh. The overland approach to Ladakh is the director of Kashmir Valley through the 434-km. Srinagar-Leh road which remains open to traffic from early June to November. The J & K State Road Transport Corporation (J & KSRTC) operates regular bus services and regular luxury between Srinagar and Leh on this route with a stop overnight in Kargil.Taxis. cars and jeeps are also Srinagar available for the trip. Groups can charter deluxe and a bus to the class of Leh, Kargil and Padum (Zanskar) from J & K SRTC at Srinagar.

Manali-Leh road is the second land approach to Ladakh opened to traffic in mid-June to early October, this highway crosses the desert plateau and mountain Rupsho. A series overpasses fall by the wayside among which the highest, known as Taglang is second in the world more walkable Himachal Pradesh Tourism, HP SRTC and J & K SRTC operate bus services between luxury and ordinary Manali and Leh. The bus journey between Leh and Manali takes about 19 hours or two days with a bivouac at camps and Serchu Pang. Gypsies and taxis are also available in a jeep, in Manali and Leh.

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Raman Verma is a travel consultant with Tour Packages India . Provides detailed information on Karnatka holiday package .

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