Ladakh

Ladakh is a world out of mind. The scenic beauty of the unspoiled paradise will hold you spellbound. The snow-clad mountains, glorious paddy fields and trees that touch the sky add a splash of colour to this destination. With sun shining over your head and shade protecting your feet, it is only in Ladakh that you suffer from a heatstroke and a frostbite simultaneously. Ladakh is no less than paradise locked up amidst the mountains.

A peep into the indigenous culture of this Buddhist prominent state will prove to be a visual treat for the eyes of all the jaded travellers. Tourists outnumber the locals in Ladakh during the summers every year. Ladakh is packed with everything ranging from sightseeing to monuments and adventure to restaurants that contribute in making your holiday a memorable affair.

While you are in Ladakh, undertake a cultural Buddhist tour to see the famous monasteries (gompas) that dominate the landscape of the state. Your Ladakh tour will remain incomplete without this. Donate for the welfare of the monastery while you visit them. Hemis and Lamayuru Monastery are the most famous ones.

Visiting Ladakh during the festive season is next to nothing. The best time of the year to visit Ladakh is during the celebrations of the Ladakh Festival that continues from 1-15 September. Sindhu Darshan that continues from 1-3 June, Losar Festival and Hemis Festival are other major festivals that bring present. Be a part of the celebrations of these colourful festivals.

Renowned for its natural beauty and a variety of topography, Ladakh offers an opportunity to indulge in spine-chilling adventure sports. Go for trekking or mountaineering to the elevated Himalayan ranges. You will love the experience. Opportunities for local games like polo and archery also exist in Ladakh.

While you are in Ladakh, Hotel Dragon, Lotus Hotel and Lasermo Hotel are a few names that offer cozy and comfortable stay. You can satiate your taste buds at Dreamland Restaurant that serves a delectable array of Kashmiri, Indian, Tibetian and Italian dishes. Numerous options for baked food are available at the Penguin Bar and Restaurant.

Shopping for traditional items in Ladakh increases the excitement of the Ladakh tour manifold. Items like Tea and chang pots in silver, copper and brass, Lids and stands for tea cups, far-famed Pashminas and Tibetian carpets are spilled in the markets of Ladakh. The art emporiums and handicraft showrooms run by the government display several beautiful items. Shopping in Ladakh is great fun.