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Huge mountains...roads...all covered with snow...Here you have landed in Ladakh! The northernmost state is an integral part of Jammu and Kashmir. People in this valley are very simple and have descended from Indo-Aryan and Tibetan origin.
Basically Ladakh consists of two districts, namely, Leh and Kargil. Leh is popular as the largest district with an area of 45110 Sq Km whereas Kargil gained much fame after the popular Operation Vijay or Kargil war between India and Pakistan in 1999.
Since this geologically termed young land lies at a height of about 9,000 feet above sea level the maximum summer temperature is 27C, while in winter the temperature may drop down to -20C.
The icy land is bounded by the mighty Himalaya and the Karakoram one side while the Ladakh range and the Zanskar range lies on the other side. The mountains here offer great trekking experience on interesting trekking routes. Trekkers can enjoy the sheer natural beauty closely through the mountainscape.
Many rare species of wild animals like gazelles, ibex, ammon, shapo etc. are found in wildlife rich Ladakh. The place has now appeared as a favourite tourist destination.
Monasteries
Monasteries are the places of worship and residence of Buddhist community. Ladakh has numerous monasteries built by different orders. These aesthetically designed monasteries situated on the isolated hillock are pleasing and interesting structures. They are circumscribed with mane walls of votive stones on which prayers and holy figures are inscribed, and Chortens that are semi religious shrines.
Major of other than in Shey Place and Stok place are - Bardan Monastery, Stongde monastery, Karcha monastery, Zongkuyl monastery, Wanla monastery, Likir monastery, Alchi monastery, Lamayuru Monastery, Rizong Monastery, Phyang monastery, Spituk monastery, Tresthang monastery, Thiksay monastery, Stakna monastery, Hemis monastery, Chemday monastery, the monastery of Takthok and Matho monastery.
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