India Tours Ladakh is a beautiful place, which has the hustle and bustle with thick grove of popular trees. Ladakh consists of two districts Leh and Kargil. Its peaceful and tranquil settings justify its name, which in Buddhist mythology mean "Heaven on Earth .The biggest and most famous of the monastic festivals is that of Hemis, which falls in late June or the first half of July, and is dedicated to Padmasambhava. We can have Back Safari or Jeep Safari to enjoy the beauty on the Earth and lots more.


Ladakh is also known as top most desert in the world, protected from the rain-bearing clouds of the Indian monsoon by the barrier of the Great Himalaya, Ladakh was once enclosed by an widespread lake system, the vestiges of which still exist on its south-east plateaux of Rupshu and Chushul, in the drainage basins or lakes of Tso-moriri, Tso-kar and Pangong-tso. But the main source of water is winter snowfall.


See the rushingwaters of an icy river surge down from a glacial height. Ladakh - the Land of Passes and the Roof of the World. Ladakh Tours of India, an exotic region in the north Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. From age-old Buddhist monasteries to exciting adventure India tours. Explore a Gompa, go mountaineering in the Himalayas, camp on the Ladakh plateau where the earth seems nearer to the sky, trek on treacherous and breathtaking routes and see rare mountain goats ascend the slopes and cranes fly overhead.


Leh, the capital of Ladakh is a fascinating destination. Age-old monasteries, quaint lanes, colorful markets and stunning views of the Himalayas make Leh an exotic destination. Leh is where our adventure in Ladakh begins. We can go trekking through the mountainous terrain of Ladakh, enjoy a game of polo in a high altitude arena or watch an archery contest where local residents compete in a contest that remains unchanged by time.


Mountaineering, white water rafting and Wildlife Tours India are other adventurous attractions of Ladakh tours India. Though the weather can be freezing cold, the smiles on the faces of the Ladakhi people are sure to warm our heart. Feel on top of the world in Ladakh, on India Tours.


MonasteryLeh is a capital city right out of the most vivid fairytale; from the massive nine storey royal palace that dominates the area (built over four hundred years ago), to the ruins of the hilltop fort built even before the palace, from the bustling fascinating shops of the main bazaar and the Tibetan markets, to the Buddhist Temple Jo-khang, from the impressive Sankar Gompa to the imposing 17th century Mosque.


The Gompas (Monasteries) of Ladakh are among the most spectacular in the world, and among the greatest of them is Alchi. It is made up of five ancient temples, with a fascinating collection of paintings and images. The triple storied Sum-Tsek has remarkable murals created a thousand years ago.


There are a number of tourist places that we would see on our India Tours to Ladakh. Monasteries are the main tourist attractions in Ladakh. The monasteries in Ladakh are a popular attraction. The Hemis is one of the largest monasteries in Ladakh that attract a large number of tourists. The Hemis buzzes with tourists and the Buddhist devotees during the annual Hemis festival.


Children Below MonasteryThe people of Ladakh are a simple, sturdy kind, and life here operates at a much more elementary level than other parts of India. The farmers pray for enough snow-melt so they can water their crops, the shopkeepers sell handcrafted treasures like many generations before them.

 
   

 


 
 

 
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