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We provide information on tours to
the beautiful mountains in
Ladakh,
India. This Himalayan region is lightly inhabited as it lies in
an extremely cold region. Ladakh is specializing in knitting,
painting and weaving woolen clothes and blankets that
present occupation to the local people.
Ladakh
is known for it colorful culture and its blue, red, gold, turquoise and
all the colors of the rainbow that find a place in the exquisitely
embroidered clothes. The tourism in
Ladakh,
India also encourages tourists to go on jeep safaris to regions situated
at very high altitudes. The people of Ladakh are friendly, warm and
generous. Tourism in Ladakh, India also encourages Nature treks and
adventure sports is on the grow in Ladakh. Ladakh is also famous and
popular among tourists for its nature track that open up numerous
possibilities of interacting with nature at close quarters.
Ladakh is one of the three regions in
Jammu and
Kashmir with its capital at Leh. The name Ladakh means "land
of passes" and it is located in between Karakoram Mountains
in north and Himalayas in south. Ladakh consist of of two
districts, Kargil and the capital of Leh. Leh district has the
division of being the largest district in India. The city is also famous
for the wonderful Leh Palace that will remind you of the famous
Potala Palace.
Ladakh tourism is a very well known
thing and once a trip will require you for several trips to the place.
The tourism to the Ladakh is for sure full of fun and play. Ladakh is
also the major tourist and transport center of Jammu and Kashmir tourist
track.
Most Popular Attractions In
Ladakh
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Leh Palace
Lording it over the old town
from the peak of a craggy granite ridge is the derelict palace of the
16th century ruler Sengge Namgyal.
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Embroidery
Chain stitch, be it in wool,
silk or cotton, is done by hook rather than any needle. The hook is
referred to as ari, and quality for quality, hook work covers a much
larger area than needle work in the same amount of time. |
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Hemis -June
The Hemis festival is a
religious fair that is held at the Hemis Gompa located in Ladakh. This
festival began 12 years back and is marked by masked dances and other
festivities.
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Ladakh Festival -
August
Held by the branch of
Tourism, the Ladakh festival showcases the rich culture of Ladakh. The
festival is marked by dance performances, music shows and much more.
Ladakh is a little known place, and the Ladakh Festivals give outsiders
a chance to recognize the culture of this modern day Shangri La. |
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