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Hunder in Ladakh, India, will leave you speechless
WHY I WENT
I was flying into Leh and staying in the region for six days (I had a wedding to attend). So, I didn’t have much time for acclimatisation. I had two day to spare before the wedding and the choice was between Pangong lake and Nubra valley (where Hunder desert is situated). The latter made sense because it was at a lower altitude than Leh and it decreased the chances of me getting ill with altitude sickness.
WHY YOU SHOULD GO
First, Hunder has the coolest out-of-the-world landscapes. It’s this cold desert of white sand surrounded by the incredible Karakoram mountains. Second, this is the only place in India where you get to see (and ride) the double-humped Bactrian camels.
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Ladakh to celebrate Hemis festival during July 14-15
July 6 (TravelAndy): Ladakh in India’s Jammu and Kashmir state is set to host the traditional Hemis festival on the monastery premises.
This is one of the most popular festivals of Ladakh and will be celebrated on July 14 and 15.
The event takes place inside the 400-year-old Hemis monastery, a major tourist attraction in this region. Continue reading Ladakh to celebrate Hemis festival during July 14-15
Ladakh more accessible to foreign tourists
June 18 (TravelAndy): India has made the beautiful Ladakh region of its Jammu and Kashmir state more accessible to foreign tourists.
According to reports, the government has eased the process of seeking protected area and restricted area permits.
Now, both solo foreigner visitors and groups can get protected area permits in just 10 days, instead of the earlier situation when it took a month. Continue reading Ladakh more accessible to foreign tourists
Delhi-Leh bus service begins
June 8 (TravelAndy): This summer, road trip enthusiasts can benefit from the most cost-effective means to reach the beautiful Ladakh in India’s Jammu and Kashmir state.
Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) started operating a bus service between Delhi and Leh on Monday, with one way tickets priced at INR1353 per person.
This nonstop journey of 1050km, across the some of the highest motorable mountain passes of the world, will take approximately 33 hours. Continue reading Delhi-Leh bus service begins
Fest welcomes tourists to Ladakh
March 2 (TravelAndy): To mark the beginning of tourist season in Ladakh, a festival had been organized in this district situated India’s Jammu and Kashmir state.
Popularly known as ‘Winter Hemis Festival’, it officially heralds spring and ushers in tourism to the entire region of Ladakh.
The event took place in the Ladakh’s Hemis monastery, which is one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries of the world and is fabled to have hosted Jesus Christ during his visit to India. Continue reading Fest welcomes tourists to Ladakh
Ladakh is primarily about colours
Adjectives pitter-patter like a steady drizzle during my chat with three friends who have just returned from a trip to Ladakh in north India.
Mesmerising. Beautiful. Mind-blowing. Unbelievable. Incredible…
I realise that though they are describing landscapes for the most part, the adjectives are usually about the contrasting colours of Ladakh. The sky, the mountains, the deserts and the rivers mix to emerge as this delectable cocktail that gives you a high no alcohol can match. Continue reading Ladakh is primarily about colours
Tourism festival in Leh
September 15 (TravelAndy): In an attempt to boost tourism, Jammu and Kashmir tourism department is organising a festival from September 20 to September 27 in the Leh district of Ladakh, said reports.
The event will showcase the traditional products of Ladakh. It will also have handicrafts exhibition, photograph exhibition, musical concerts, polo matches and ethnic food for visitors.
This eight-day festival, which will be held in the northern most state of India, will conclude on World Tourism Day. Continue reading Tourism festival in Leh
Flash flood hits Leh tourism
August 7 (TravelAndy): A flash flood in the pristine Leh district of India has hit tourism.
Twenty-three British trekkers, who were stranded in Leh because of the flash flood, have been rescued, said reports.
At the moment, the tourist season is at its peak in Leh, which attracts a large number of visitors from across the country and abroad.