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 […]
Ladakh is the Indian northernmost territory with high passes and deep valleys. It is known for its large-scale deserts, vast steppes, and unique animal species including snow leopards, Bactrian camels, and yaks. The word “cold desert” came about because of its desert landscape features and it is a place where there are very little humidity […]
The Hall of fame Leh is a museum built to commemorate gallant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to defend their motherland in the Indo-Pak wars. It was created to serve as a repository of information about the history of the Kargil war, a living memorial to veterans, and an educational resource for those wishing to learn […]
Changtang Changthang, basically meaning Northern Plateau in Tibetan, is a high height level in western and northern Tibet reaching out into South Eastern Ladakh, with huge high countries and monster lakes. From Eastern, Ladakh Changthang extends around 1600 km east into Tibet, to the extent the territory of Qinghai. Every last bit of it is […]
From the month of May, the climate gets pleasant and Ladakh begins to receive visitors from all parts of the world. So, the best time to visit Ladakh is in summer, from mid-May to late September to get the best possible weather and the most spectacular scenery. During these months the pristine natural beauty of […]
Leh Airport – Welcome to Leh Ladakh Three-character code – IXLFour-character code – VILHCountry – IndiaRegion – Ladakh UTAltitude – 3,256Time zone – UTC+5 Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is the airport in Leh, Ladakh, India. With an average elevation of 3,256 meters (10,682 feet), it is the 22nd highest commercial airport in the world.Kushok Bakula […]
Planning a thrilling trip to Leh Ladakh “the land of mountain passes” is highly enjoyable, yet demanding, because you need to consider all of the requirements of the trip. These requirements are to be undertaken to travel to the mountain areas since these kinds of trips are not usual. In this reference, people from India […]
Leh Palace which is located in the city of Leh is a former royal palace that overlooks the town of Leh. Constructed in the 17th Century, the palace’s base had been set down by the creator of the Namgyal Dynasty, Tsewang Namgyal. However, it had been Sengge Namgyal who finished its structure.The palace had been […]
The Indus River in Ladakh plays a very important role in the lives of the Ladakhi people. And it holds great importance in the history of Ladakh. All the major settlements are located along the banks of the Indus river in Ladakh. Places like Kargil town, Leh, Thicksey, Shey, Basgo, Tingmosgang, etc. are all situated […]
Kargil weather and temperature guide Weather and temperatures in Kargil vary a lot due to its location and elevation (8800ft). Kargil temperature can vary from -20°C in winter to +20°C in summer. But, don’t worry, we have compiled a few years of data and published a detailed guide of Kargil weather and temperature which would […]