This document provides an overview of Ladakh, a region in India. It describes the main attractions of Ladakh which include lakes, mountain passes, monasteries, villages, and wildlife. It also discusses the accessibility to Ladakh, accommodations available, amenities in the area, and various activities that can be done such as biking, hiking, rafting, and camping. The document encourages supporting campaigns to save Ladakh and provides links to follow related social media pages and learn more about efforts to preserve the region.
3. ATTRACTIONS
• Were introduced by
Bollywood in the year
2009: 3 Idiots
• Tourist influx increased
thousandth time since
• Tourism became the focus
over agro-based services
• Ladakh is blessed with
abundance of attractions
as classified:
1. Lakes
2. Mountain Passes
3. Monasteries
4. Villages
5. Wildlife
4. LAKES • Pangong Tso
• Tso Moriri
• Tso Kar
• Yarab Tso
• Mirpal Tso
There are many more
lakes in Leh to satiate
your soul. Click here to
know
5. • Khardung La
• Bara-lacha La
• Chang La
• Zoji La
• Taglang La
Biking through these
passes is an experience
worth a try. Click here to
know about other high
passes
MOUNTAIN
PASSES
6. • Hemis Monastery
• Thiksey Monastery
• Diskit Monastery
• Likir Monastery
• Alchi Monastery
Home to hundreds of
monks, click here to
know about other
majestic monasteries in
Leh
MONASTERIES
7. • Stok
• Saboo
• Lamayuru
• Turtuk
• Diskit
There are many more
villages still untouched
by lot of tourists. Click
here to know
VILLAGES
8. • Double humped camel
• Marmots
• Snow Leopard
• Bharal
• Red Fox
• Wild Bear
• White Bellied Musk
Deer
WILDLIFE
9. • Festivals
Hemis Festival
Losar Festival
• Food
Thukpa / Thenthuk
Tigmo
Butter Tea
• Sightseeing
Hall of Fame
Shanti Stupa
Magnetic Hill
EXTRAS
11. ACCESSIBILITY • By Air
Direct flights from Delhi,
Jammu and Srinagar
• By Road
Manali to Jispa / Sarchu to
Leh
Srinagar to Leh via Kargil
• By Rail
The nearest railway
station is Jammu Railway
Station which is accessible
via road
12. AMENITIES • ATMs (there are several ATMs
in Leh market and they are
sparse in other outskirts of
Leh
• Mobile Network (BSNL works
the best but there are Airtel
and Aircel too)
• Hospitals / Clinics
• Restaurants & Cafes
There are many more doubts
when it comes to Leh. These
FAQs resolves them all
13. ACTIVITIES • Biking - Cycling &
Motorcycling
• Hiking & Trekking
• Rafting
• Camping
• Volunteering Tourism
• Student at Mahabodhi
International Meditation
Centre
Click here to read about offbeat
things you can do