The Shyok river is a tributary of the Indus river, located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. The river system originates in the Rimo Glacier of Siachen and flows through northern Ladakh, and enters Gilgit–Baltistan. The total length of the river is around 550 km (340 mi). The most important feature of the Shyok River is...Read More

Uleytokpo is a small village located around 70 km west of Leh, Ladakh. It lies on the Leh to Srinagar Highway at an altitude of 10,000ft (3048m). For a fabulous holiday in Ladakh, Uleytokpo is an ideal stopover for acclimatizing to the challenging weather and altitude. Uleytokpo is one of the most enchanting and beautiful villages...Read More

Leh and Kargil are the joint Capitals of Ladakh. The Union territory of Ladakh is sub-divided into two districts, namely Leh district and Kargil district. Leh town is the headquarter of the Leh District, and Kargil town is the district headquarter of Kargil. Historical facts Before 1947, the summer capital of Ladakh was Leh, while...Read More

The Hemis High Altitude National Park is located in Eastern Ladakh. The park is spread over 4400 sq. km and is famous for harboring the highest population of snow leopards globally. The park houses a variety of flora and fauna, including the endangered species of animals and birds. The Hemis National Park is situated in...Read More

Ladakh is an Indian Union Territory situated in India’s northern parts. If you are planning a trip to Ladakh, then the first question that popped into your mind would be, how to reach Ladakh? The first-time traveler often finds it challenging to plan a trip to Ladakh, not knowing where exactly is Ladakh and how to...Read More

General Zorawar Singh Fort, or simply Zorawar Fort Leh as it is popularly known, is situated on the Skara Road, Leh, in Ladakh. It is a prominent attraction of Ladakh built by Zorawar Singh in 1836 during Maharaja Gulab Singh’s era. General Zorawar Singh constructed this fort as a military post for the Dogra soldiers...Read More

The Kargil War memorial was built in 2000 by the Indian Army in the town of Dras, commemorating the historic success of Operation Vijay in the year 1999, when the Kargil War was fought between India and Pakistan. It was later renovated in 2014. It is located on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway, about 5 km...Read More

Being one of India’s most renowned tourist places, Ladakh makes many people wonder what Ladakh is famous for? And why a lot of tourists visit Ladakh every year? Ladakh is famous for many reasons, including but not limited to: the pristine natural beauty, the cold desert Landscape, beautiful valleys, magnificent blue lakes, spectacular mountain hugging...Read More