Ladakh is a region in northern India known as the "Land of High Passes". It is situated between the Karakoram and Himalayan mountain ranges. Ladakh has a very sparsely populated and remote mountainous landscape and culture that has been strongly influenced by Tibetan Buddhism. Some of the major attractions in Ladakh include Pangong Lake, Tsomoriri Lake, Zanskar, Khardung La pass, Nubra Valley, Kargil town, and Hemis Gompa monastery. Visitors can reach Ladakh by flights to Leh or long road trips through mountain passes from Manali or Srinagar.