About Ladakh, Ladakh-Leh Tourist Attractions, Shopping in Ladakh

Ladakh-Leh, situated in the wondrous state of Jammu and Kashmir, is fast gaining popularity as an amazing tourist destination of India. It is a land of mesmerizing beauty offering great opportunities of adventure sports. Blest with ethereal mountain beauty, Ladakh attracts tourists from across the world. Ladakh is known for its colourful culture, which has its own unique charm. Ladakh is popularly known as “Little Tibet” as its culture is highly influenced by Tibetan culture. The largest and one of the most important towns in Ladakh is Leh, which has its own share of attractions to offer to the tourists. It is located on the banks of the river Indus, at an elevation of 11,000 feet.

Tourist Attractions of Ladakh

Ladakh is a wonderful tourist destination with many overwhelming attractions. On your trip to Ladakh do acquaint yourself with its rich culture, from which you can learn a lot. The monasteries are one of the best attractions of Ladakh. Pay a visit to Hemis monastery, the largest monastery in Ladakh. Offering exciting opportunity for trekking, Rumbak and Markha in Leh are perfect places for trekking freaks. River rafting, mountain climbing, cycling and polo are the other adventure sports you can indulge in. Tourists can also enjoy boating on river Indus. Chamba Temple, Leh Palace, Leh Gompa, Leh fort and Shanti Stupa are the other attractions of Ladakh.

Covering an area of 45,110 sq km, Ladakh is a region in the northernmost Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Ladakh has an extremely cold climate, and rocky and uneven terrain, the reason why? vegetation is poor. Only a few valleys are fertile where some floral species can be sighted. Wild roses, willow groves and some herbs are some of the floral species found here. In spite of the low temperature and rocky terrain, Ladakh is quite rich in fauna. The avian species recorded here are 225 in number. Species of finches, robins, redstarts, and the Hoopoe are commonly spotted in summer. Water birds found here are the Ruddy Sheldrake and Bar-headed Goose. The Black-necked Crane, a rare species, can also be spotted here. Some of the animals found in Ladakh are Yak, Nyan (the largest sheep in the world), Bharal, the blue sheep and the Urial (the smallest sheep in the world), marmots, ibex, snow leopards, hare and Tibetan Sand Fox.

Ladakh is a place where travellers can enjoy amazing safaris. If you are pressed for time, then a Jeep safari is the best bet for you. It is the fastest and most comfortable way of exploring the beautiful land. The safaris enable tourists to explore even the remotest areas of Ladakh. Enjoy the scenic beauty and the great culture of this place on your safaris. Some of the Jeep safari destinations in Ladakh are Tsmori-Ri, Nubra and Dah Hanu. Camel safari is another interesting way of exploring Ladakh. This safari is mostly available from July to September. Yak safari is a unique safari, which can be best experienced in the land of Ladakh. Which safari would you like to go for!

Shopping in the arresting land of Ladakh is truly a delightful experience. Its colourful markets have a lot to offer to the tourists. The famous shopping goods available here are Pashmina shawls, stoles and woollen clothes. The local craftsmen are expert in making woollen socks, gloves, cap and sweaters, which are colourful and high on quality. Quite popular with the tourists are the Tibetan handicrafts such as prayer wheels, Buddhist masks, traditional jewellery and Thangka paintings. Handwoven rugs and carpets are also available in various designs. Tourists can shop for these beautiful handicrafts of Ladakh from the following places: Ladakh Art Palace on the Main Bazaar Road ,Tibetan Handicraft Emporium on the Main Bazaar Road, Ladakh Environment and Health Organization on the Main Bazaar Road, Cottage Industries Exposition in Changspa, Ecology Centre in Changspa, and Women's Alliance in Changspa.

In the summers, the temperature of Ladakh ranges from? -3?C to? 30?C. The winters are extremely cold with temperature ranging from 15?C to -20 ?C.

How To Reach

By Air: The domestic airport at Leh connects Ladakh with Indian cities like Delhi, Chandigarh and Srinagar.

By Road: The Srinagar-Leh road is the most common land route to Ladakh. This route remains open from June to November. The other route to Ladakh is the Manali-Leh road with a stretch of 473 km. It remains open from mid-July to mid-October. Both the routes offer picture perfect views of the enchanting snow-capped mountains.

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