Visit To Leh Ladakh- Blend of Spirituality & Adventure

I have been an ardent follower of an adage which quotes that “If there’s a heaven on Earth it’s got to be nowhere but in Kashmir!!! ”.Leh and Ladakh located in Jammu and Kashmir have beauty and serenity which is unparalleled. Enshrined by a plethora of Buddhist monasteries, bounded by two of the world’s largest mountain ranges and surrounded by alpine deserts Leh Ladakh is an incredible sight to behold. The paucity of the nature’s brilliance can attract anyone towards itself and I am no exception to it. So my decision to visit Leh Ladakh was quite prompt and quickly accepted by my friends as well.

I booked rooms for us in The Hotel Grand Dragon in Leh which was both economical as well as comforting. It cannot happen that one visits Leh and does not involves in adventures as Mountain climbing and para gliding. I along with my friends had the best time of our lives while climbing the mountain peak Goleb in Leh. It was both exciting and enthralling to climb a height of 19, 356 feets. As we were in Leh we visited a number of other impressive places the first being Khardung-la top, also popularly known as K-Top. Standing at a height of 18380 feet, Khardung-la is the world’s highest motorable road. The second is the Nubra Valley, a cold desert where we spotted a lot of double humped camels. Last but not the least the Pangong-Tso (Pangong Lake), one of the largest brackish lakes in Asia. Situated at a height of 14000 feet, the lake is 130km long, 45 km of which lies in India while the remaining stays in China. The Lake’s beauty cannot be described in words as we were spell bound at the spectacular beauty of the lake.
However before reaching pangong we asked ourselves in the glory of reaching The Chang la Pass, world’s third highest pass.

We returned to our hotel after the day one of our adventurous visit and retired ourselves in our rooms to grab some comfort for the next day. Visiting Buddhist Monasteries was the next part of our plan. Next Morning we were both excited and enthusiastic to visit the Monasteries, of which we had only heard of and we were soon going to witness there paucity. We visited the Tibetan Buddhist monasteries viz the Shey Monastery and the Hemis Monastery and were told of their historical and cultural importance by our guide.

All entire Leh Ladakh tour was mesmerizing and worth cherishing. It was a blend of spiritual and adventurous exposures which left us wanting for more. If time allows I would definetly love to visit Leh Ladakh again?

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Celebrate the Treats of Leh Ladakh

Leh is a land of serenity, natural beauty and spirituality situated between the North Indian plains and West Asia. It consists of the Buddhist monasteries, flamboyant lakes and valleys and exquisite places for shopping. Spirituality is also a main attraction for people visiting Ladakh which includes tours to pilgrimages and rejuvenation activities such as spas, yoga and other such treatments which provide mental peace. Ladakh is an ideal location for enthusiastic people.

 Leh Ladakh is basically the land of the Buddhists, people from this region are similar to those of China and Central Asia, in terms of religion and culture also they follow similar practices. Buddhists are generally simple and sincere people who adopt extremely simple ways of living. Buddhist monasteries, temples and stupas are the main religious centres where the monks live and perform their religions practices which are also important centres for sightseeing during a Leh Ladakh tour.

Festivals are also important religious practices and celebrations which are rejoiced by people of Ladakh and invite a great number of tourists during these occasions. As far as these festivals of Leh Ladakh are concerned, they are ostentatious and intriguing, which are undoubtedly considered as the best time of the year for tourists. Every festival is Leh is celebrated with full enthusiasm and excitement.

The fairs and festivals of Ladak are celebrated by the locals of Leh by feasting, dancing and singing traditional songs of Ladakh which is a tradition that has been prevailing since years. These are celebrated both in winter as well as summer. During these, the monks are attired in vibrant colourful silk robes and facial masks.

The major festivals of Ladakh include Hemis, Thiksey, Karsha and Spituk Gustor, Dosmochey, Matho Nagrang, Stok Guru Tsechu, Phyang Tsedup, Yuru Kabgyat, Losar and Ladakh festival. They are all distinct and unique in their own ways and should be experienced by all tourists. The festive season is the best time of the year to visit this flabbergasting destination due to the mood of merry making and festivities.

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Discover the Magical Land of Leh Ladakh

Leh which is the Land of high passes and the capital of Ladakh is a region of Jammu and Kashmir located between the two highest mountain ranges, the Himalayas and Karakoram. It is one of the most ideal destinations for adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers. A Leh Ladakh trip is filled with a world of spirituality. The scenic beauty of the elevated mountains and serene valleys make it a dazzling land for adventure lovers. It is a simple and pure land which attracts people from all across the world. It hosts numerous Buddhist structures like monasteries, temples and stupas which is also a captivating feature for 

tourists.

A tour to Leh Ladakh covers features such as mountain peaks, plush valleys, spectacular hill stations, mesmerizing lakes and glaciers which add to the beauty and is a hot spot among vacationers, honeymooners and adventure lovers. A number of Leh Ladakh adventure tour packages are organized for travelers which host several adventure activities including trekking, mountain climbing, camel and wildlife safaris, para gliding, village trails, skiing, biking, cycling and yak riding. These activities are carried out in the mind boggling valleys like Nubra, Zanskar and Markha, etc.

Leh is primarily classified into three main regions of Ladakh which are Upper Indus Valley, Zanskar Valley and Suru Valley. Upper Indus Valley accounts for the cultural hub of the region which constitutes the beautiful monasteries and palaces reflecting traditional Buddhist heritage. Zanskar Valley, on the other hand is an isolated valley located towards south of the Indus Valley with high traces of Buddhism. Suru Valley depicts the Islamic literature and culture traced back to the 15th century and is located to the west of the Indus Valley.

Leh Ladakh tour covers adventure, meditation, shopping, pilgrimage, food, and natural beauty. Fairs and festivals are also great times to plan a tour to this flabbergasting location where one can experience a collection of local folklores. There are also some monastic festivals celebrated here which are heavily in demand due to the uniqueness and serenity. Separated from the modern world, the ethereal cold desert has flourished over the years with its enticing cultural splendor.
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