Ladakh - Wikipedia
WEBLadakh (/ l ə ˈ d ɑː k /) [10] is a region administered by India as a union territory [1] and constitutes an eastern portion of the larger Kashmir region that has been the subject of a dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947 and India and China since 1959. [2]
Ladakh | Climate, History, Height, Map, & Description | Britannica
WEBSep 16, 2024 · Ladakh, large area of the northern and eastern Kashmir region, northwestern Indian subcontinent. Administratively, Ladakh is divided between Pakistan (northwest), as part of Gilgit-Baltistan, and India (southeast), as part of Ladakh union territory (until October 31, 2019, part of Jammu and Kashmir state); in …
Ladakh | Union Territory, Weather, Location, & Rivers | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · Ladakh union territory covers some 22,800 square miles (59,000 square km) along the upper Indus River valley and is one of the highest regions of the world. Its landforms consist mainly of mountain peaks, high plains, and deep valleys.
Ladakh travel - Lonely Planet | India, Asia
WEBLadakh. Spectacularly jagged, arid mountains enfold this magical Buddhist ex-kingdom. Picture-perfect gompas (Tibetan Buddhist monasteries) dramatically crown rocky outcrops next to fluttering prayer flags and whitewashed stupas, while prayer wheels spun clockwise release merit-making mantras.
15 great must know about Nubra Valley, Ladakh
WEBNubra Valley, situated in the northernmost region of Ladakh, India, is a mesmerising high-altitude desert that captivates travellers with its stark beauty, sand dunes, and panoramic landscapes. The Valley is a stunning tourist destination located in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Ladakh – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBLadakh is a mountainous region in South Asia. Due to its geographical and cultural similarity with Tibet , Ladakh is sometimes described as "Little Tibet". However, unlike Tibet, only a bit over half of the population are Buddhists, with the rest Muslims.
Planning The Perfect Road Trip Through Ladakh - Travel
WEB1 day ago · The joys of road-tripping continue once you arrive in Ladakh. From Leh to Nubra Valley through Khardung La Pass, one of the highest motorable roads in the world, there is a thrilling ascent, and so is the descent into Nubra Valley. Sand dunes, ancient monasteries, and the winding Shyok River will make …
7 Most Beautiful Valleys in Ladakh That You Must Visit! TCIL
WEBJun 4, 2024 · Ladakh is well known for its mountain ranges, breathtaking landscapes, mesmerizing valleys in Ladakh, snow-capped mountains, crystal-clear skies, Buddhist monasteries, and alluring lakes. It is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. This fascinating place is visited by tourists from all around the globe.
25 Best Things to Do in Ladakh - Beyond Wild Places
WEBSep 19, 2023 · The rugged arid valleys are flanked by the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Zanskar, Ladakh and Karakoram ranges and hilltops are dotted with crumbling ancient monasteries. It’s undoubtedly an unbelievable adventure to …
Comprehensive Travel Guide to Ladakh in North India
WEBDec 15, 2021 · From high altitude lakes, to trekking between remote villages, there’s so many memorable and otherworldly experiences and places to explore in this corner of the world. I’ve now visited Ladakh twice; spending nearly six weeks each time based in Leh.