Ladakh

Ladakh, the newly created Union Territory in India, offers a breathtaking landscape that shifts dramatically from mountains and snow to cold deserts, alpine meadows, and lakes. This region, formerly part of Jammu & Kashmir, is a paradise for nature lovers and adventurers alike.

Ladakh features some of the world’s highest motorable passes, including Khardung La (5359 m), Marsimik La (5582 m), and Chang La (5360 m), as well as stunning alpine lakes like Pangong Tso (4350 m) and Tso Moriri (4522 m). It is divided into three regions: Leh, Nubra, and Zanskar, each with unique attractions.

Adventure enthusiasts flock to Ladakh for its top trekking destinations, such as the Frozen River Trek/Chadar Trek, and a variety of activities including mountaineering, motorbiking, mountain biking, and white-water rafting.

The region’s ancient Buddhist monasteries, perched in the mountains and thousands of years old, serve as both pilgrimage sites and cultural centers, hosting major religious festivals.