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Ladakh Tour Introduction Location The lovely land of Ladakh is located between the Karakorams in the North, the Himalayas in South. Amidst the lovely landscape of Ladakh the Shayok, Siachen, Zanskar and Indus Rivers have a place of their own. Nature plays magic in the land of Ladakh. Ladakh lies across the Kashmir Valley and over the famous Zoji/Zozi La pass. The majestic mountains of the Himalayas wrap Ladakh in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Ladakh is the largest of the ten provinces of northern most Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Places to Visit Leh, the capital of Ladakh is situated at a height of 3505 meters. Leh is a beautiful destination with so many attractions and is the centre of Tibetan-Buddhist Culture for ages. Its colourful gompas have attracted the devout Buddhists from all over the globe. Amongst the must visits in Ladakh are the Hemis monastery and the Thikse monastery. The rich flora and fauna are the other enticers in Ladakh. Adventure For the adventure seekers Ladakh is a must travel destination. Amongst the most popular adventure activity in Ladakh is trekking. The lovely landscape of Ladakh offers some of the most unusual and spectacular treks in the world. Adventure is plenty in Ladakh. Trekking possibilities include short daylong walks up and down mountain slopes leading to quiet villages and monastic settlements. Essential arrangements for the trek and the hiring of the staff/porters can be done at Leh. The best time to go is between June and August Excursions Tourists to Ladakh may even visit the Skara village near Leh. One of the must checkouts in the Skara village is the local archery contest. The trip will offer a deeper insight in the cultural heritage of the captivating people of Ladakh. Festivals Ladakh is the land of cultural extravagance. One of the largest gompas in Ladakh is Hemis. The Hemis gompa hosts an annual two-day festival in the month of June-July. The Hemis festival is dedicated to Guru Padmasambhava, popularly known as second Buddha and responsible for spreading Buddhism in the Tibetan world. Ladakh also plays host to several other religious festivals. Best Time & How to Reach Ladakh may be reached either through air or through by road. During the months from June to September the airport at Leh is connected with Delhi, Chandigarh and Srinagar. For local transport there is an extensive network of bus that connects places of tourist interest in and around Ladakh. Tourists may even hire jeeps for commuting on daily basis. Thus, you may plan your trip to Ladakh as per the accessibility of the travel destination. Where to Stay and eat There are several accommodation options available in Ladakh. Leh in particular offers some comfortable accommodation options. Most of the hotels in Ladakh have restaurants. Even otherwise there are several other eating joints that offer good and hygienic food at reasonable rates
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