Ladakh is an exotic landscape located in the northernmost Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. It is a land like no other. Sandwiched between two mighty mountain ranges – the Himalayas and the Karakoram, Ladakh has been a much sought after tourist destination of India.

(TRAVPR.COM) INDIA - October 18th, 2011 - Ladakh is an exotic landscape located in the northernmost Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir. It is a land like no other. Sandwiched between two mighty mountain ranges – the Himalayas and the Karakoram, Ladakh has been a much sought after tourist destination of India. It has been very popular among adventure enthusiasts and cultural vultures as well. Traveling to Ladakh can an exhilarating experience as it holds immense beauty and lots of attractions for the visitors coming from different parts of the world. It is a prominent tourist destination in India where travelers can indulge in adventurous activities and enjoy sightseeing tours of magnificent Buddhist monuments and monasteries. Trekking, river rafting, yak back ride, camel ride, jeep safari, etc can be unforgettable experience of Ladakh tours in Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir.

Popular known as the Lama Land or Little Tibet, the exotic land of Ladakh comprise of two administrative districts – Leh and Kargil. There are many interesting tourist places in the region which appeal travelers. Monasteries are among top attractions of Ladakh tourism. There are many monasteries which are known for their architectural beauty. When we talk about tourist places in Ladakh our minds firstly move on magnificent monuments. Hemis Gompa near Leh is the largest monastery in the region. It is renowned for the massive painting of Lord Buddha which is displayed once in 11 years to the public. Hemis festival is celebrated every year with great zeal and enthusiasm.

Thiksey Monastery and Shey Gompa are two other most famous monasteries located near Leh town. Thiksey is noted for its architecture while the Shey is known for housing a mammoth gold plated copper statue of Lord Buddha. Alchi, Lamayuru and Likir Gompas are amongst the oldest monasteries in Ladakh. Sankar Gompa is located at distance of 3 km from Leh city centre. It is among the most accessible Gompas in central Ladakh.

Bardan, Rangdum, Karsha, Shanti Stupa, Phugtal, Rizong, Spituk, Zangla, Tonde, Zongkhul, Namgyal Tsemo, Leh Palace, Takthok, etc are some other popular Buddhist monuments to see during Ladakh tours india in India.

Kargil, Leh, Drass, Zanskar, Nubra, Padum, Zangla Valley, Rangdum, Suru, Alchi, Lamayuru, Panggong Lake, etc are among most sought after tourist places to visit in Ladakh. Travelers can also enjoy various adventure sports during Ladakh tours. Trekking, white water rafting, mountain climbing, yak safari, camel back ride, jeep safari, cycling, mountain biking, frozen river trekking, camping, etc are some adventure sports which appeal adventure enthusiasts from all over the world. There are many Ladakh tours package available in the market to choose from which can make your trip to Ladakh convenient and enjoyable.

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