Ladakh attractions, travel destinations

Ladakh is one of the luminous jewels of India Tourism which stands apart from the other spots. Travel to Ladakh and you are bound to get mesmerized by its enchanting landscapes, rocky, snow clad mountains, seasonal orchards, gorgeous valleys, beautiful monasteries and blood-pumping journey sports. It is popularly known as ‘Little Tibet’ because of its geographical and cultural similarity to Tibet. It is the least populated and outmost region of the country which is steeped in natural beauty. This strictly attractive vacation spot is a big hit with tourists inclined towards adventure activities. The adventure sports which can be best enjoyed in Ladakh are trekking, mountain-biking, mountaineering, river-rafting and camping.

 

Ladakh is a desert of snow, ideally surrounded by breathtaking mountains in the Himalayas, Karakoram, Ladakh Zanaskar and ranges. Leh, the capital of this state are the focus of a popular pilgrimage site and tourist resort of Jammu and Kadhmir. Soaring at an altitude of 11 975 feet above sea level, it is easily accessible from Manali (Himachal Pradesh) and Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir).

 

Monasteries in Ladakh:

 

The land of Ladakh is peppered with several beautiful Buddhist monasteries. The monasteries are one of the major attractions here. Among all, the Hemis monastery is the largest and the most well-known one. The tremendously striking painting of Lord Buddha is openly displayed once in 2 years in this monastery. Shey is another popular monastery which houses a gold plated copper statue of Lord Buddha.

 

Leh Palace:

 

It is a must-see destination of Ladakh. Dating back to the 17th century, it is an charming palace of nine-stories. However, now the palace is in ruins.

 

Adventure sports in Ladakh:

 

The event sports are the motive why many a tourist from far and wide embarks on Ladakh trip. Here you can indulge in actions like river rafting, camping, mountaineering, yak and camel safari and cycling.

 

Wildlife in Ladakh:

 

Ladakh provides shelter to enchanting wildlife species such as Yak, Ibex, snow leopard, Nyan, Churu, Urial etc. Here you can also spot birds, including the migratory ones.

 

Ladakh Festivals:

 

The most propitious time to visit Ladakh is during the jovial period. Ladakh offers several festivals in which tourists can feel the rich culture of this vacation spot. The Hemis festival is one of the most fascinating one, which is celebrated as a birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava, the founder of Tantric Buddhism in Tibet. Celebrated for 3 days in the month of June, this festival also offers an opportunity to buy extraordinary handicrafts of Ladakh.

 

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