Interests and Leisure
Ladakh is filled with joyous occasions, such as Losar (new year), Bags-ston (weddings) Ngabs-tsa (harvest), Kyes-shag (birthday) and so on. In fact, Ladakhis have ceremonies and celebrations for all events and occasions. Ceremonies such as the Gonpa’s religious dance, called Chams, attracts thousands of Ladakhi devotees. Monastic and other religious festivals, many of which fall in winter, provide the excuse for convivial gatherings.
Archery and polo are the region’s favourite sports and are mainly played during the summer months. There are various polo matches during the Ladakh festival that usually falls at the end of September to early October. Darts or archery competitions are held in many villages throughout Ladakh.
The Ladakhi Bags-ston, or wedding ceremony, in which people wear colourful traditional dress, features a blend of music and dance, joy and laughter, and lasts for several days. Chang – a brew made out of local barley - is served to guests and relatives along with modern drinks.
La Ladakh travel is a stepping stone into the beautiful world of India, a land of contrast. After going through the programmes, you will wish to become the part of the mystique of Ladakh and much more including the might of Himalayas.
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