Ladakh City Guide
Better known as “The Last Shangrila”,Ladakh is a living museum of Tibetan Culture. It's beautiful terrains and mountains beckons the adventurous tourist for trekking and mountaineering.Discover Ladakh as you travel across its landscape beautified with many gems. Spend your holidays in Ladakh which encompasses many exotic tourist spots that are worth exploring.
Ladakh is a cold desert area and the most sparsely populated land in the whole world with just two people per sq km. It is perhaps the only place where one can get frostbite and sunburn at the same time while sitting in the sun and stretching out one's legs in the shaded area. The peculiar climatic conditions of the region feature the freezing winds and the burning sun at the same time. The snow-covered expanse of this rugged terrain attracts tourists with its fantastic and panoramic views. This white paradise is surrounded by some of the highest mountain ranges of Great Himalayas and Karakoram ranges that are young and mighty in geological terms.
Adventure in Ladakh
The two of the world's most powerful mountain ranges the Karakoram and the Great Himalayas have made Ladakh a much preferred adventure destination. Most famous adventure sports in Ladakh include mountaineering, jeep safari, trekking, cycling and river rafting. There are high mountain ranges, scenic beauty, expansive lakes, deep valleys and high passes that add to the joy of your adventure in Ladakh.
Monasteries in Ladakh
The historic monasteries, also known as gompas, are located in the hills and mountains. Buddhist monks and nuns live, study and practise their faith in these monasteries. The Buddhist art and architecture can well be experienced here. Monasteries in Ladakh may be either of the Mahayana or the Hinayana sect of Buddhism. These are what give the region its unique flavor and beauty.
Festivals in Ladakh
Ladakh actually comes alive during festivals. If you are passionate about culture, the festive season is the best time to plan your trip and come to Ladakh. A number of cultural shows, exhibitions and rituals are a part of these Buddhist festivals such as Hemis, Losar Festival, Ladakh Festival, Tak - Tok festival, etc.
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