There are few places left in the world like Ladakh. It lies
in the Great Himalayan rain shadow, so receives no monsoon
during the summer, but hefty snowfall throughout its long
(November – Late May) winter. In summer it is a high,
arid fortress surrounded by vast peaks and trisected by the
swift, snow – laden Indus and Zanskar rivers.
The landscape resembles that of neighbouring Tibet (This area
is sometimes called “ Little Libet”) , as does the
appearance of the people, their religion – devoutly Buddhist
– and the magnificent monasteries perched imperiously
on granite crags and steep hillsides.
High
and mighty though Ladakh is, it is easily approached either
by flying directly to the capital Leh from Delhi (allow 3-4
days for acclimatization) or by road from Manali in Himachal
Pradesh ( a 02 days trip).
Leh
stands at 3,521m/ 11,552 ft. and the surrounding flat areas
are on a par. It is warm in the sun but the temperature drops
at night, even in midsummer.
Trekking
in Ladakh is as unique as the land itself. Leh, the divisional
headquarters, is accessible from Srinagar, Delhi and Chandigarh
by air and bus. Ladakh is the land of insurmountable mountains
and fascinating monasteries. It lies on the tri- junction
of the historic ‘ Silk Route’ from Sinkiang to West
Asia and to the plains of India. There are a number of interesting
places and monasteries to visit in and around Leh. Some of
the important places are: Leh Palace, the monasteries of Shey,
Hemis, Alchi, Thikse and Lamayuru. Markha Valley trek over
Gongmaru La and Gandha La is the most adventurous. Another
trekking trail leads southwards from Alchi and after crossing
Stapski La, turns around and reaches Nimu. Yet another trail
towards north of Leh climbs over Khardung La and reaches the
Nubra Valley.
For
the purpose of trekking, the region can be divided into three
– The area around Kargil, the Indus Valley and Zanskar.
KARGIL(LADAKH)-
This area lies just behind the Zoji La Pass, and the center
is Kargil, a small town with cobbled streets surrounded by
apricot groves. Good panoramas of the Himalaya can be obtained
on 03-04 day treks from Sanko to Drass via Umba, and on the
more demanding Sanko to Mulbek via the Wakka La Pass at 4,930m.
INDUS
VALLEY(LADAKH)-
At an average elevation of 3500 m is sand-witched between
the Zanskar Range on its South and the Ladakh Range on its
North, This is the geographical backbone, and the historical
heartland of Ladakh. All major sites connected with its dynastic
history are here, starting with Leh, the capital city. The
bulk of the population resides along the Indus. Its main attraction
are the numerous Buddhist monasteries, quaint villages, fairs
, festivals and bazars. Air and road communications converage
at Leh.
ZANSKAR(
LADAKH)-
One of Ladakh’s remotest regions. A 300 km long valley
ringed by mountains, only accessible by high passes. The Valley
of Zanskar is situated in the inner Himalaya and is higher
than most areas of Ladakh. The climate is very Harsh and receives
very little rain fall. The twin peaks of Nun-Kun, its Monasteries
and its extremely rugged, awe-aspiring landscape are its main
attractions.
BEST
TIME TO VISIT LEH(LADAKH) - Mid Jun to Mid - October
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 There
are few places left in the world like Ladakh. It lies
in the Great Himalayan rain shadow, so receives no monsoon
during the summer, but hefty snowfall throughout its
long (November – Late May) winter. In summer it
is a high, arid fortress surrounded by vast peaks and
trisected by the swift, snow – laden Indus and
Zanskar rivers.
The landscape resembles that of neighbouring Tibet (This
area is sometimes called “ Little Libet”)
, as does the appearance of the people, their religion
– devoutly Buddhist – and the magnificent
monasteries perched imperiously on granite crags and
steep hillsides.
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One of the most remote and mythical regions of India,
Ladakh is a landscape of unearthly beauty. Carved through
its center by the headwaters of the Indus River, Ladakh
sits high in a Himalayan valley between the Ladakh and
Zaskar ranges, close to the Chinese border.
Ladakh's biggest attraction are its ancient gompas,
or Buddhist monasteries, which contain some of Asia's
greatest wonders of gold and tapestry work. It is possible
to stay overnight in some, making a trek in Ladakh curiously
like a sort of pilgrimage. The people of Ladakh, many
of whom are Tibetan refugees, are famous for their friendliness
and hospitality.
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