Leh, Ladakh

Ladakh – grandeur and an enchanted land lies in the lap of mighty Himalayas; moreover it’s a land of the monasteries and the mountains. The scenic beauty of pristine valleys, and the soaring mountains mingled with the vibrancy of its cultural life, transforms Ladakh to one of the last undiscovered end spot to visit along with an adventure to enrich soul and senses. Despite the global dissonance, land seems control its own destiny. An extra-ordinary destination for adventurous trekkers and tourists offers a wide array of beautiful natural terrain.

 

To enjoy the unparalleled paradise on this earth, travelers need to have suitable information before make a start. As it’s bearing an unpredictable climate, travelers require to be with Thermals Gloves and Mufflers, Winchesters, Walking, Woolen cap, Boots/ Sunscreen / walking shoes/ Sunglasses  / Wide-brimmed Sun Hat. As modes of transportation for materials and men, Snow mobiles are used in snow-bound and glaciated area especially at Siachen-Kargil heights of Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. It has 973 cc petrol engines with power backup and 4 strokes along with 4 ventilated disc brakes. The Government of India is purchasing the latest all-featured snow mobiles categorically for using for mobility of troops along the Indo-Pak border in Siachen-Kargil sector of Ladakh Region and also for border patrolling.  During July and August, Srinagar-Leh and the Manali-Leh highways are made open to vehicles facilitating jubilant trekkers to be on this place which is bounded by two world’s highest mountain ranges – the Karakoram and the Himalayas.

 

Especially for photographers, Ladakh is as heaven with  beautiful landscapes of different valleys , see the views from the highest motorable road in the world, the beauty of elegant -blue lakes, enjoy wildlife – nowhere else found in the country and also take part in witnessing land’s culture that has reserved its traditions alive for almost a millennium. Darter’s Mountains and Monasteries Tour is specially programmed to maximize photography opportunities and capture in frame the deeper essence of Ladakh.

Ladakh is the highest plateau of Jammu and Kashmir state and topographically located between the Nun – Kun mountain ranges and The Great Himalayas. It offers Tibetan culture and thus it has huge to offer right from clandestine rock carvings to rich cultural inheritance and Scenic Mountain peaks. Ladakh strongly epitomizes the region’s prehistoric traditions. It is a sizzling as well as gorgeous targeted destination especially for the photographers and trek lovers. The place is replete with beautiful valleys that are awe-inspiring and bewitching beyond words. These valleys are an ecstasy for the nature lovers and thus they are naturally ranked as an ideal place for exploring nature’s beauty and the adventure activities.

Other than the scenic natural beauty, it has got several “Tso” which means lakes specially worth-seeing and surrounded by the snow –capped ranges of the Himalayas and are sandwiched between Tibet and Kashmir. It is famous for its monasteries, Bactrian Camels, orchards, and picturesque landscapes. The land has offered the world highest village (4200 meters above the sea level) at the Spiti valley. With all such diversity of landscape, Ladakh offers a wide range of adventure activities like mountaineering, trekking, river rafting, mountain biking. Jeep safaris to the lakes of  Tso Kar and Pangong Tso are popular.