Ladakh Travel - Enjoy Spectacular Sight with Local Festivals
Author: raj choudhary
Ladakh is one of the most beautiful land of mountains. It comprises two words; "La" and "Dakh" means "Pass" and related to". It is known for its culture and diversity. Its picturesque location of monasteries, the rich ancient Buddhist monuments, the traditional folk songs and folk dance that come down the age almost unchanged. The colorful masked dances of the monastic festivals, the grandeur of snow-capped mountains around small and narrow river basins, the simplicity, charms and Hospitality of the Ladakhi people, all go in to make this unique mountain abode of man, a great attraction for tourists of all categories. This is the highest place in India. Some of the major attractions of Ladakh are given below. Ladakh Festivals
The Ladakh Festival offers one of the best dance sequences that attract tourists from across the globe. Various programs are held there. Amongst them the Archery Festival is the most interesting. It is practiced in few suburban villages, where it is mandatory or each and every villager to practice the archery according to the pre-assigned guidelines. The Hemis and Thikse Monastery
The Hemis monastery is the largest monastery in Ladakh. It is especially renowned for a huge painting of the Buddha, which is displayed to the poublic once in 11 years, and the Thikse monastery, near Leh, is considered to be an architectural wonder. The Shey monastery has a huge gold-plated copper statue of the Buddha. Alchi, Likir and Lamayuru are amongst the oldest gompas of Ladakh.
Hemis Wildlife Sanctuary
Hemis National Park, located in eastern part of Ladakh. The area surrounded by the park is rocky and there exists thin soil which cover supports a poor vegetative growth. Total area covered by this place is 600 sq-kms totally in Markha and Rumbak valleys. In the hemis national park one can find many rare and endangered animals like snow leopard, Tibetan wild or kiang, ibex, serow and Tibetan antelope. Nubra valleys
Nubra valleys is one of the most beautiful state of Ladakh abounds in some picturesque locales and idyllic hill stations. Nubra invites you to a trip back in time into a nearly forgotten 'Shangri La'. With breathtaking views and delightfully hospitable inhabitants, it is quite an experience.
The Nubra populace comprises mainly of Buddhists. The city abounds in several ancient monasteries and quaint gompas. Lakes in Ladakh
The Tso Morari Lake is one of the biggest lakes in Ladakh region and is almost like an inland sea. At an altitude of almost 4,500 meters, the Pangong Tso is only 8-km wide at its broadest but is an amazing 134-km long. Kyaghr lake is the halting place for trekkers moving from the Kiangdum camping ground to the Tsomorari Lake. For more on Ladakh Travel please click on the links provided below: Ladakh Travel, Ladakh ToursAbout the Author:
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