A land of endless discoveries, a synonym for heaven, solace & nirvana. Enthrall yourself with the beauty of sparkling lakes, chilled rivers, mesmerizing mountains and picturesque beauty of the terrain. Discover the incomparable beauty of Ladakh with the world's highest motorable road (Khardungla Pass - 18380 ft), world's highest Plane, Asia's Longest Lake (Pangong), Double humped camel rides in the sand dunes in Hunder, place that resembles Moon land (Lamayaru) & colourful Monasteries.

The most famous of all monastic festivals in June is the Hemis Festival that commemorates the birth of Guru Padmasambhava, the founder of Tantric Buddhism in Tibet. The sacred dance drama of the life and mission is performed wearing facial masks and colorful brocades robes. The monkey year festival is a special treat which comes at a cycle of 12 yrs. The four-storey Thangka of Guru Padmasambhava is displayed during the festival.

Festivals in Ladakh showcase the ancient traditions and folk heritage that highlight the distinct Ladakhi cultural ethnicity that is foreign to the rest of us Indians. Every villager is to participate in the festivities in accordance to an established social code. Both these festivals unlike other monastic festivals has sacred dance and performances that gathers tourist for all over the world to capture this beautiful acts on cameras The pilgrimages to the huge Thangka of skyabje Jigten Gompa, on display is of major attraction to the devotees for both these festival days .

Amidst the barren yet breathtaking Himalayas exists the fragile and vibrant cultural landscape of Ladakh. Since 1985, the annual Ladakh Festival showcases ancient traditions and folk heritage that highlight the distinct Ladakhi cultural ethnicity that is foreign to the rest of us Indians. Every villager is to participate in the festivities in accordance to an established social code. Unlike other festivals of Ladakh, which celebrate a monastic or an auspicious occasion, the fifteen-day Ladakh Festival that starts on 1st September every year, brings together the cultural heritage of various village contingents and troupes from the plateau.

Ladakh translated as "Land of high passes" is a land like no other, it is bound to exceed every expectation that one can muster. A synonym for heaven, solace and nirvana. Bounded by the Great Himalayas on one side and the Karakoram on the other, this is the highest plateau (over 3000 mts) and houses the largest district in India, Leh.

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