DISCOVER
LADAKH -THE ADVENTURE PARADISE
LADAKH
: popularly known as The Land of Numerous Passes and Mystic
Lamas, broken moon and Last Shangri-La, becons Tourists to discover its
winding rivers, glacier slops and shimmering Lakes bounded by two of the
World's highest Mountain Ranges, The Greater Himalaya Ranges and The
Karakoram, the altitude of Ladakh varies between 9000-14,000 Ft. above sea
level.
Before Shimla convention between India & Pakistan,
LADAKH comprised of three Districts, i.e., LEH, KARGIL and SKARDO but
thereafter, the District of Skardo and a part of Kargil came under the
Territory of Pakistan occupied Kashmir and LADAKH remained with Jammu &
Kashmir State.
The People of Ladakh is inhabited by the people of
Tibetto-Burman and Indo-Aryan descent with Buddhism being the dominant
religion and Islam and Christianity being followed in same parts of
Ladakh. Today Ladakh is known as a new Tourist destination as it called
LAST SHANGRI-LA, especially for foreign tourist as many New Areas had been
opened to foreign tourist since 1994 such as Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake
and Tsomo Riri etc.
GENERAL
INFORMATION :
Now Ladakh is accessible by both Air and
Road. Till 2000 the Indian Airline has the monopoly, but luckily JET
AIRWAYS has started their flight from 2001. However, during peak Season
still there is congestion in Air Traffic due to heavy rush and those who
wish to Travel by Air should plan their travel date well in advance. It
will take only 1.15hrs. from Delhi-Leh. There are two overland routes,
i.e., Srinagar Leh route and the Manali Leh route, but both the routes
remain closed till end of June or early July.
CLIMATE
: The temperature during Summer i.e., June to September would
be around 15-25 degree C. with sunny days and no heavy rains.
PERMITS
: Tourist don't need any permit to visit LEH, but all
Foreigners require to be registered at Drass, Rumtse or Sarchu if they are
travelling by road. Those travelling by Air get themselves registered at
the Airport on arrival, which normally the concerned travel agent will
handle. Foreign Tourists are also require to obtain Permit and to pay Fees
for all restricted areas which can obtain through registered Travel
Agents. There are money exchange, Postal and Internet facilities available
in Leh and hence it would be advisable to change your money before leaving
Delhi or Leh otherwise there is no such facilities in remote areas.
So,
SENGE TRAVELS & TOURS will make every arrangement to take you
to LADAKH to experience the ancient culture and civilization of
Ladakh. One can choose any of these well-planned Tour Programmes and
contact us to make your tour success.
Ladakh
Travel Packages
