Gifted with high mountain, valleys, lakes beautiful ancient Buddhist monasteries on hill top and their resident (monks) chanting prayers, absolutely different culture, courtesy and the smiling faces of the Ladakhis is like an icing on the cake - adding further to its breathtaking landscapes. The charm of its landscape and people will force you to come here again and again.

Ladakh has so much to offer that it is impossible to write. Come and explore Ladakh with us.

Somebody has beautifully described Ladakh in these words:

Beauty of Ladakh

Leh is my home town,
Seeing its beauty you will frown,
Siachen is first of all,
Where usually the glaciers fall.
Kargil is another place,
Love and harmony are in balance.
Drass is next to fall,
Here icy water has their stall.
Sham is there in the mind,
Where apples and apricots you will find.
Khaltsi is next on the way,
Where people are all but gay.
Hanu is the next place,
Where you will find the purest Aryan race.
the crown;
Leh is a tourist place,
Where hotel making is in great race.
Marka is a trekking spot,
Where you can win the entertainment jackpot.
Nubra valley is next on the map,
Here you'll feel like taking a nap.
Tradition and culture is Ladakh all about,
Hospitability and respect is all we've got.
In my mind,
Changthang is last to fall And about my Ladakh that's all.

GENERAL INFO : Weather : Summer max. 27 deg C and winter max -30 deg C.

GETTING INTO Ladakh

 BY AIR :
from Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu and Srinagar.

 BY ROAD :

ACCOMMODATION:
A Class 55$ AP Basis
B class 39$ AP Basis
Guest house 15-20$ on AP basis
Other plans without food are also available.

PERMITS : No special permit is required to visit Ladakh, however all foreigner tourist are required to get themselves registered at the check points when getting into Ladakh. Inner line permit is needed for the following areas:

1. Nubra Valley
2. Tsomoriri Lake
3. pangong Lake
4. Dhahanu

Foreign Climbing expeditions are required to obtain permission from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation for climbing Peaks above 6000 feet. All these can be arranged by us.

BEST SEASON :

May to September

Ladakh can be divided into 2 districts
Leh and Kargil

Leh: Leh, The capital of Ladakh since the 14th Century situated at an altitude of 11000 ft. The main attraction is the nine storey Leh Palace (Built by Singge Namgyal in

16th century) and Tsemo (Victory Peak) built by Tashi Namgyal. The other places of importance are the Sankar Monastery, Shanti Stupa Zoravar Fort etc. It is also the main business centre of Ladakh.

Leh can be subdivided into four main tourist circuits:

DHA-HANU:150 - 170Km from Leh,situated at an altitude of 10,000ft is the Land of the "DROK-PA"an Indo Aryan race. Only two village is open for tourist Dha&Biama. Their cultural and religious practices are totally different from the rest of Ladakh. They believe in an ancient pre-Buddhist Animist religion known as "BON-CHOS".This people used to never take bath a few years earlier,"saying that if you wash your self,Your Luck goes away".It has much to offer to scholars in the field of Ethnology&Social Anthropology.

Central Ladakh: The area around river Indus starting from Upshi to Khaltse. This is the most beautiful area with lots of Monasteries and Villages. The capital of Ladakh (Leh) also comes under this area. The major attractions are the nine storey palace (Leh), the palace museum of Stok, Hemis, Thiksey, Chemrey, Phyang, Lamayuru, Spituk, Ridzong, Alchi Monasteries and villages of Basgo, Nimoo, Sankar etc.

Nubra Valley : Popularly known as the "Ldomra or the valley of flowers situated at an altitude of about 10000 ft. The major attraction is the world highest road (Khardong la 18,380 ft) The capital of Nubra, Diskit is 118 km from Leh has a beautiful monastery(founded in 1420) on the hilltop just above the village. 7 km from Diskit is the village of Hunder, very famous for double hump camels which is only found in Central Asia and Nubra Valley. Other attractions are the villages of Trith, Sumur, Tegar (Samstangling Monastery ) and Panamik (hot springs). 7 to 8 kms from Panamik is Ensa Monastery 250 years old, can only go by walking. 3-4 hours.

Changthang Area: The land of nomad. Called the "Khampas" are Chamgpas". There are two race of nomads, one is the Ladakhi nomads and the other Tibetan nomads Lives here in their yak skin, movable tents. They can be seen moving around with their herds of yaks, goat and sheep, and cows in search of pasture lands. The area is also famous for its wild life. You may see snow leopards, foxes, wolves wild asses, antelopes, marmots and also some endangered species of birds like the bar headed goose, crested grebe, brahimi ducks, etc.

Kargil can be subdivided into two tourist circuits:

KARGIL: The second Largest town of Ladakh,is around 230Km from Leh,was once the trade route that leads to Kashmir,Baltistan,Afghanistan and Central Asia and Tibet. It still retains its conservative Balti Shia Muslim culture and has two fine Mosques built in Turkish style. Now use as a stop over when going to Srinagar or Zanskar.

ZANSKAR: The land of Religion,it is noted for its high ranges,fine Gompas and gentle people. It has the largest number of Gompas in Ladakh region outside the Indus Valley. The land is virtually untouched until now. Now a popular destination for adventure treks. The famous peaks of Nun & Kun also are in Zanskar. Padum is the the main habitation and subdivisional headquarter. Close by are two famous Gompas of Stagrimo&Pibithing. A two hour trek from Padum takes one to Karsha Gompa(16th Century).This is the largest and the wealthiest Gompa of this region. Other interesting Gompas of this region are:-Sani(6Km from Padum),Stongdey(18Km),Bardan(12Km)and the Phugtal Gompa.