This is the first volume from 10 volumes of GO India! presentations which will focus on the discoverability of various activities that one must do when he/she visits such places. This particular volume gives you all the good reasons of going on a trip to Leh - Ladakh, for your relaxing and amazing vacations.

2. A Trip
To
Leh & Ladakh
( Volume - I )

3. Contents
1. High on Khardung La
2. Hemis Monastery visit
3. The Magnetic Hill
4. Pangong Tso Camping
5. The Hall of Fames
6. Rafting in Zanskar
7. Desert in the sky
8. Visit Shanti Stupa
9. Relax at Tso Moriri
10.Eat, Sleep, Shop

4. High on Khardung La
● Have a thrilling ride through the Khardung pass,
39km by road from Leh.
● Feel like you are flying in the heaven amidst the
almost all time snow covered roads.
● Slow down to see the hilarious yellowstone signs
with safety warnings by B.R.O.
● Do not miss to have a Cup of tea at Rinchen
Cafeteria, “The highest Cafe in the world”.
Khardung La at an elevation of 17,582 ft is one of the highest motorable pass of
the World.

5. Hemis Monastery Visit
At an altitude of 12,000ft, hidden between the mountains, Hemis Gompa is hailed as the
biggest and wealthiest monastery of Ladakh.
➢ Interact with the Monks and attend the Prayer
and View the excellent Tibetan architecture.
➢ Pay homage to the large structure of Guru
Rinpoche and copper gilded statue of Lord
Buddha.
➢ Discover numerous historical artifacts including
Thangkas in the underground museum.

6. The Magnetic Hill
Magnet Hill is a “Cyclops hill” located 26.5km to the west of Leh in Ladakh.
➢ Have a scenic view of the hills surrounding this
small stretch of road as it creates an optical
illusion of an uphill road.
➢ Watch vehicles appearing to roll uphill while
parked, in defiance of gravity.
➢ Visit Gurudwara Pathar Sahib on the
way to the maintained by the Indian army to
feel a little warm amidst the chilling
temperature.

7. Pangong Tso Camping
The saline water lake,Pangong Tso, located at an altitude of 14,270 ft above sea level is
popularly called “The lake of changing colours”.
➢ Enjoy the sheer beauty of the lake that
displays multiple colours ranging from shades
of blue to green and sometimes reddish.
➢ Take your attention towards migratory birds
and rare endemic species “marmots”.
➢ Camp at night amidst the pleasant waters
and glittering sky with a pleasant atmosphere.
➢ Wake up next to the picturesque view of
sunrise and get lost in its charm.

8. The Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame is a museum constructed and maintained by the Indian Army in the memory of
the Brave Indian Soldiers who lost their lives in the Indo-Pak wars.
➢ Pay tribute to the Brave Indian Soldiers
at the War Memorial.
➢ See the various kinds of arms and
ammunitions used by the Indian army during
Kargil war.
➢ Go through the pictures and learn about the
conditions in which the army works.
➢ Watch a documentary on Operation Vijay
or Kargil war screened.

9. Rafting in Zanskar
Perched at 12,000 ft, the rafting enthusiasts can enjoy a challenging experience at the zanskar
river, World’s highest point for rafting.
➢ Raft through the high Zanskar gorges.
➢ Respect local culture and be sensitive
towards the wildlife.
➢ Do not miss the breathtaking landscapes
that altogether make for one of the
memorable trips.
➢ Explore your inner adventurer as well as the
beauty of nature.

10. Desert in the Sky
Known as “the Desert in the Sky”, the village of Hunder Sits at an average altitude of 10,000 ft,
surrounded by cold desert and stark Himalayas in Nubra valley of Ladakh.
➢ Ride a Bactrian or double humped Camel (found only
here in India) at the sand dunes.
➢ Need more fun? Go for A.T.V ride amidst the sand dunes.
➢ Sit near the Shayok river ,unwind yourself and find peace in
the morning.
➢ Layer up your woolens and stargaze from the terrace of your
homestay.
➢ You can even see the Milky way on a clear night and that
too without any telescope.

11. Visit Shanti Stupa
Located at an altitude of 11,841 ft, the Shanti Stupa stands as a beautiful Buddhist white
domed chorten, promoting world peace and prosperity.
➢ Have a look at the architecture which is
quite different from the Tibetan ones.
➢ Move the Wheels, the Dharmachakra
and pray to Lord Buddha.
➢ Get a panoramic view of the vibrant Leh
city and Changspa village.
➢ Do not miss the enlightened view of this
wondrous beauty at night.

12. Relax at Tso Moriri
At an altitude of 14,836 ft Tso Moriri in the Changthang region is the largest of the High
Altitude Lakes in the Trans-Himalayan biogeographic region.
➢ Witness the changing blue hues of the lake
depending on the time of day.
➢ Immerse yourself in the beauty of surrounding snow
clad mountains and diverse flora.
➢ Birdwatch! Observe the exotic migratory birds
such as the Brahmin Duck and bare-headed goose.
➢ Sitback, relax and for a brief time pick up your
camera and capture the frames.

13. Eat, Sleep, Shop
The markets in Leh are fascinating, they are fun to take a stroll even if you don’t wish to buy
much. Moreover, Ladakh food has influences from Tibetan, Nepalese and Kashmiri food.
➢ Foodies can get themselves into variety of delicacies both
vegetarian and non vegetarian such as: Momos, Thukpa,
Thenktuk etc.
➢ Must try Yak cheese (Chhurpi) if you are a cheese
lover, sip on butter tea made of yak butter and Qahwa,
to keep yourself warm.
➢ Shop for the famous Pashmina items, traditional artifacts
at Main bazar, Moti market and Tibetan in Leh.
➢ Eat your fullest, shop heartiest and have a peaceful
sleep.

14. Presented By :
Rudra
Narayan Mishra