If you ever dreamt of a vacation in an exotic land shrouded in mystery, then you should travel to Ladakh, which offers you everything from adventure sports to spirituality. Ladakh lies at altitudes ranging between about 9,000 feet and 25,170 feet. A land of freezing winds and burning hot sunlight, it is said that only in Ladakh can a man sitting in the sun with his feet in the shade suffer from sunstroke and frostbite at the same time!

Popularly known as the Lama Land or little Tibet, Ladakh has it all from trekking and mountaineering to Buddhist tours of various monasteries. There are interesting tourist attractions in Ladakh.Those on a pilgrimage tour should visit the Hemis monastery, the largest monastery in Ladakh. The Thiske monastery near Leh is known for its architecture while the Shey Monastery houses a huge gold plated copper statue of the Buddha. Sankar Gompa, 3-km north of the town centre, is among the most accessible monasteries in central Ladakh.

For those keen on history, a stop at Alchi, one of the significant historical sites in Asia on the Srinagar-Leh highway will be an enriching experience. So are Dah and Hanu on the far side of the great Indus river replete with legends and myths, which the locals can relate to you if are not tired, and if you can communicate with them.

The nature lovers and the wildlife enthusiasts would love the Hemis Wildlife Sanctuary, the high altitude national park beckons the wild life enthusiast, the beautiful Nubra valley with its breathtaking views transports you back into a nearly forgotten 'Shangri La'and the Tso Morari Lake., one of the largest lakes in Ladakh region. Then there is the Pangong Tso, at an altitude of almost 4,500 meters and 134-km long, which is an amazing sight. Kyaghr Lake is the halting place for trekkers moving from the Kiangdum camping ground to the Tsomorari Lake

There are some interesting festivals in Ladakh, celebrated with traditional gaiety. Hemis Festival is the biggest and the most famous of the monastic festivals, which falls in late June, or the first half of July. It falls every twelve years and is marked by the ritual exhibition of the gompa Padmasambhava's greatest treasure, a huge thangka - a religious icon painted or embroidered on cloth. Another prominent festival is the Ladakh Festival, a major event organized every year by the Kashmir and Jammu Tourism Department in collaboration with the local communities and the district government administrations. A spectacular procession in which various cultural troupes and village contingents participate in full ceremonial costumes, singing and performing various types of colorful dances to the tune of the traditional orchestra add color and fun to the festival. The festival also includes a fortnight of musical concerts, lama dances and folk ceremonies, the most colorful and exciting are the archery events.

If you wish to take some memorabilia from the world's highest hill station, then shopping in Ladakh will be the ideal option. You can find traditional curios and all kinds of trinkets in the colorful markets of Ladakh.

What better way to enjoy the picture perfect locations of Ladakh, the highest hill station In India than check into one of the hotels in Ladakh.Most of the hotels in Ladakh are conveniently located near the tourist attractions. The hotels in Ladakh also arrange for sightseeing and trekking tours.

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