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Ladakh Tour
Introduction
LADAKH IS SOMETIMES called 'Little Tibet'. It
has a similar landscape and culture that bears this comparison.
The Ladakh range starts from the Indus-Shyok confluence and the
Zanskar range is the dividing line between the Indus and Zanskar
valleys. The Great Himalayan range in its S demarcates Ladakh
from the Kashmir Valley and Himachal Pradesh. Two main districts
comprise Ladakh: Leh and Kargil. Leh can be subdivided into Indus
Valley, Nubra Valley, Shyok Valley and Markha Valley. The main
rivers are Indus, Zansker and Shyok; like the mountain ranges
these rivers run roughly E to W.
Ladakh today is one of the most remarkable adventure
travel destinations and its can be divided into three main areas
for trekking: Zansker, with Padam as its central point; the area
around Leh; and the Nubra/Shyok Valleys of the Eastern Karakoram.
Most trails that commence from adjoining Himachal Pradesh, especially
from Manali, converge by different routes at Padam. Then Leh is
approached by different routes form Padam.
Today Ladakh is open to outsiders, or at least
as open as its geography permits. No special permission is needed
to enter Ladakh and within the region you can travel around with
relative freedom. Ladakh is full of amazing sights- strange gompas
perched on soaring hilltops, dwarfed by snowcapped mountain; the
barren, shattered looking landscapes aplashed with small but brilliant
patches of green; ancient palaces clinging to sheer rock walls.
But most of all it is notable for its delightful people- friendly
as only Tibetans can be and immensely colourful. It’s an
amazing place.
The road journeys to Ladakh. Starting at Manali
is an unforgetful experience; crossing over a series of high passes,
topped by the 5360 m high Tanglang-la - it is an adventure, offering
spectacular scenery .
Ladakh offers numerous high altitude treks, wild jeep safaris,
white water rafting, mountain biking and mountain climbing. Meeting
its colorful people, and participating in their festivals are
experiences to remember. Tours to monasteries are soul enriching
and awe-inspiring.
Road Distances:
Srinagar-Leh 434 Km
Manali-Leh 473 Km
Srinagar-Kargil 204 Km
Delhi-Leh 1047 Kms
Leh-Kargil 234 Km
Kargil-Padum (Zanskar) 240 Km
Leh-Deskit (Nubra Valley) 118 Kms.
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