Located in Jammu &
Kashmir, Ladakh is a must visit destination in India. Surrounded by two
majestic mountain ranges, this beautiful land attracts many tourists every
year. Ladakh tours also beckon adventure lovers from all over the world.
With Ladakh attractions, you can also enjoy cultural tours, trekking and
the cold desert expedition, river rafting, monastery visits and lots more.
Inviting tourists from far
and wide, the beautiful attractions of Ladakh include:
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| Monastery in Ladakh |
Monasteries
Known as 'Gompa', monasteries
are among the most popular attractions of Ladakh Tour. Many tourists
visit Ladakh to see the well-retained Buddhist cultural heritage in these
historic monasteries. These offer a deep insight on the Buddhist religion as
well. A rich collection of Buddhist artifacts is available in these Gompas.
Besides artifacts, visitors can also have the glimpses of sculptures, murals,
Buddha idols and Thangka paintings. Some of the most famous monasteries in
Ladakh include Lamayuru, Lekir, Thiksey, Alchi and Rizong.
Lakes
Ladakh is a home to the
beautiful lakes, which make it a perfect place for honeymooners. As highest
temperature hovers near 50 degress at a time, everything in Ladakh freezes.
Major valleys like Indus and Zanskar become extensive highways of ice. The
wonderful lakes like Pangong, Chandertaal Lake, Tso Morari and Tso Kar-White
Lake also freeze to a depth of several meters. Tourists visiting Ladakh
for the first time will surely get a mesmerizing experience.
Festivals
The unique festivals of Leh
and Ladakh are the highlight of Ladakh tourism. To witness these events,
tourists reserve a place in advance. These festivals are lively and colourful.
Many festivals take place in winters. The monastic festivals are the heart of
these festivals. Performed by monks, wearing colourful silk clothes and facial
masks, these colourful events are a part of the living art of Ladakh.
Celebrated in May, Hemis Gompa is the most popular festival of Ladakh.
Tourists can enjoy vibrant dances in this festival.
Adventure
Adventure in Ladakh is a great fun. Endowed with an impressive
geographical location, the land has a rocky terrain, higher mountain passes,
vast expanses of grasslands and mountain streams. Its topography makes it a
popular destination to enjoy different adventurous activities like rafting
in Ladakh. During your Leh Ladakh travel, you can enjoy camping,
trekking, cycling, river rafting, mountain climbing, motor biking, camel safari
and even yak safari. Trekking in Ladakh ranges from short as well as day
long mountain treks.
Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa,
Zanskar Valley and Nubra Valley are the other must-visit places in your Ladakh
sightseeing.
On your
India tour, you can also visit the fantastic Ladakh Attractions that
include monasteries, valleys, lakes and lots more. If you love adventure, raftingin Ladakh will be a great fun for you.
