You must have visited a lot of places famous for different attractions all across the globe but if you are still to visit Ladakh – you have certainly missed something. Ladakh, well known as 'land of high passes' is situated in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Its coordinates extends from Kunlun mountain range to southern parts of the great Himalayas. It is well renowned for its typical desert type climate, food, culture, scenic beauty, monasteries, adventurous sports like mountain biking, trekking, river rafting and many others.
Leh and Ladakh has its own political history which at times has made it an unsafe territory but in spite of this it pulls a lot of tourist from all across the globe. In fact, tourism is the main stay of this region and generates a handsome revenue every fiscal year. Since it is covered with snow in winter time, the best time to visit this place is in summers when you can experience everything which this place offers. One can easily check and avail a variety of Ladakh adventure tour packages on internet and can compare different tour packages and itineiries given by wide range of tourism agencies. Some will given you an option of only sight seeing and some on the other hand can help you with packages including accommodation and a chance to expedite different sort of adventures on offer at Leh and Ladakh.
Some of the hotspot places to visit in and near leh ladakh are Thikse monastery, shanti stupa, magnetic hill- known for its optical illusion , The Leh palace, Spituk monastery, Sankar Monastery, Phyang Monastery, Nubra Valley, Central Asian museum , Zoarawar fort, Jama Masjid and other places sharing similar kind of history. You may find magnetic hill as the most attractive place out of them all since the lay out of this area and neary slopes create an unique kind of optical illusion which makes a downhill to appear as uphill. Due to this it is also called as the gravety hill. The different monasteries which are unique in their own way tells you all about the ancient budhdhist culture and will enlighten you about the origin of Budhdha culture with help of pictorial and textual parameters.
If someone has to talk about the real fun in Leh and Ladakh – one will have to make special mention of adventurous sports like trekking, mountain camping, river rafting and mountain biking. Exploring these sports at this venue will definitely give you some memorable moments of your life. In case you get a chance to have a go at these sports, please make sure you are in company of a trained professional guide since special set of skills are needed to attempt them.
So , book your tickets for a memorable trip to this beautiful place in the lap of Himalayas. You are definitely going to have the time of your life which you will cherish for ever.
Martin Wynn
