Introduction to Ladakh
Ladakh is a legendary land where the earth meets the sky. The region touches the Chinese border in the north, merges with Tibet in the east and is contained along the south by the extension of the great Himalayan range. The Karakoram range of mountains lies in north Ladakh. The second highest peak in the world, K2 (Mt.Godwin 8,611 metres) crowns one of its many tall mountains.
Leh, the capital of Ladakh, is 3,500 metres above sea level, and is surrounded by snow-capped mountains with streams that flow into the mighty Indus River, which is only 6kms from the city. Leh has one of the world’s highest airports.
Ladakh is known to the world by many different names, due to its unique topography, location and culture, such as “little Tibet”, “Broken moon” and "the last Shangri-la". The region was originally called Maryul when the first king, Lhachen Pal-gi-gon, ruled Ladakh approximately from 936 AD.
Ladakh has its own fascinating version of Buddhism. The monasteries of Ladakh are rich repositories of ancient murals, Thankas (fresco paintings), wood carvings and of the special golden image of the Buddha.
The people of ladakh are charming, friendly and hospitable, with their own traditional dances,
folk-tales and legends. They always greet visitors in their own special way, with a "Julley" (Hello, thank you and goodbye). Their smiles, enthusiasm, warmth, hospitality and friendliness make a trip to ladakh a very special visit.
Summers in Ladakh are characterised by an abundance of lush greenery and alpine flowers. As there is no monsoon in Ladakh, climbers and trekkers enjoy a long, unbroken season in sunshine and dry crisp air to explore the wilderness and grandeur of the inner Himalayas. From Ladakh, the roof of the world, the Himalayas can be seen in all their majesty.
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