subject: Ladakh Travel - Affordable Tour [print this page] One of the largest provinces of J&K state offers tours to Ladakh, an exotic region in the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Ladakh has mighty peaks of Karakoram in the north and the great ranges of Himalayas in the south. Ladakh is a cold and dry desert land, bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram, it lies athwart two other, the Ladakh range and the Zanskar range. See the rushing waters of an icy river surge down from a glacial height. See towering mountains reach up to a clear blue sky. Hear the rhythmic chant of Buddhist monks in an ancient monastery where time stands still.
It is the perfect place for more adventurous and action-oriented people or those who would like to witness the whole new world of spiritualism and the innermost levels of devotion. It welcomes you to holidays in Ladakh. Tour a land that will amaze you with its stark beauty and delight you with the warmth of the Ladakhi people.
Flora And Fauna
A freezing desert, Ladakh has high-speed winds, dry environment, roacky and uneven terrain and very low temperature. Situated in mightiest mountains of the world, Himalayas, Ladakh is situated at 4,600 m above sea level and has often been referred to as the 'La-pass' or 'Dakh-land' (land of passes).
Ladakh Monasteries
Ladakhi monasteries are typically built on lonely rocks or atop steep hills. They may belong to either the Mahayana or the Hinayana sect of Buddhism but all of them play a major role in the beauty, lifestyle and culture existing in the region.
Ladakh Pilgrimage
Ladakh has also a number of Buddhist Gompas and monasteries signify the reigning religion of Ladakh as Buddhism. The monastic festivals at Phiyang monastery, Hemis monastery and Chemrey monastery are fairly popular. All these monasteries belong to Namghyal dynasty.
Ladakh Valleys
The moorlands of Ladakh is one of the most meagerly populated ones in the whole world with just two people per sq km. Yet, its valleys have such a treasure box of speculates of their own that we thought it best to present the main features of all the major valleys of Ladakh for the benefit of our readers.
Leh Palace
Leh Palace is built in the 17th century, it was built as the presidential palace for the King Singge Namgyal. It is one of the most attractive architectural remains that attract the attention of the tourists almost immediately with its royal setting at the edge of the Namgyal hill and overlooking the town.
