Ladakh has been to evolve and inherit a rich culture, which survives even today as a living heritage to the western Himalayas. This heritage finds manifestation in the regions monuments, monasteries, art and oral literature, fairs and festivals and in the time honored tradition of collective celebrations of various events. Among the many social and cultural events of LADAKH, the annual festival held in monasteries constitute the most important part of the regions living heritage. The colorful Gompas are one of the main source of attraction for the tourist visiting ladakh. Festivals provide the people an opportunity for socializing, trading and general entertainment.

Ladakh has been a place of attraction for travelers from different corners interested in Culture & Adventure mainly besides other attracting places, brackish Pangong lake, Tsokar lake, Tsomoriri lake, Khardongla Pass 5600m. Nubra Valley.

The inhabitants of Ladakh are distinct from other parts of India. The faces and physique of Ladakhis, and the clothes they wear are more akin to those of Tibet and central Asia. In eastern and central Ladakh, today’s population seems to be mostly of Tibetan origin. Further west, in and around Kargil, there is much in the people’s appearance that suggests a mixed origin. The Ladakhi people are a hospitable, smiling, hardy lot, friendly and open.

Buddhism reached Tibet from India via Ladakh, and there are ancient Buddhist rock engravings all over the region, even in areas like Drass and the lower Suru Valley which today are inhabited by an exclusively Muslim population.

Islam came from the west. A peaceful penetration, its success was guaranteed by the early conversion of the sub-rulers of Dras, Kargil and the Suru Valley.

Of the secular culture, the most important element is the rich oral literature of songs and poems for every occasion, as well as local versions of the Kesar Saga, the Tibetan national epic. This literature is common to both Muslims & Buddhists. Among the many social and cultural events of Ladakh, the annual festivals held in the Buddhist monasteries constitute the most important part of the regions living heritage. The architecture of Ladakh contains Tibetan and Indian influences, and reflects a deeply Buddhist approach. The Buddhist wheel, along with two dragons, is a common feature on every Gompa. The Chörten have four-sided walls in Ladakh, as opposed to round walls in parts of Tibet. Many of the houses and monasteries are built on elevated, sunny sites facing the south, and are often made out a mixture of rocks, wood, cement and earth.

Tour Packages

Ancient Kingdoms of Ladakh

'The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page'
- St. Augustine

The region, once explored by the old explorers in search of better trade, a route to forbidden Lhasa and unimaginable wealth, today challenges us with high passes to cross and rivers to negotiates, and rewards is with a taste of 'old Tibet'. The program takes you to some of the most famous monasteries, palaces, villages around Leh by Jeep, walking & rafting.


Highlights:-

Leh & the Indus Valley.
Takes you to Valleys, Villages & gompas by Jeep, Walking & Rafting.
Traditional Ladakhi life style, Culture
Snow caped mountains, incredible Himalayan scenery
Beautiful campsites & villages.

Trip profile:  06 days jeep tour in which 2 days walking & one day rafting.
Duration: 10 days.


Group & Staff:- Min: 4 persons. Max: booking:- 8 persons plus guide & appropriate local staff.
 

For Details : info@ladakhinfo.com ; ajazradhu@gmail.com
 

KASHMIR – LADAKH TOUR

Kashmir, 'HEAVEN ON EARTH' is a land of sparkling rivers and placid lakes, meadows of flowers and saffron fields, snow caped mountains with pine trees and the mighty chinars.

After crossing the over ZOJI-La pass, we enter western parts of LADAKH. You can see the whole transformation of nature, culture, language every village you cross by. Drass, 3230m a small town on Srinagar-Kargil highway, locally called HEMBABS (snow land) is renowned as the second coldest inhabited place of the world because of intensely cold winters and heavy snowfall. SURU valley, one of the most beautiful regions of Ladakh is the heartland of KARGIL district. Nestling along the northern foothills of the great Himalayan wall are beautiful places like SANKOO, PANIKHAR, RANGDUM before reaching ZANSKAR, the most isolated valley of all the Trans-Himalayans.

Without a tour of LEH town your tour of LADAKH is incomplete. You spend one day in the town and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this little piece of old Tibet, King Tashi Namgyal's 15th century Himalayan capital. There is lots to explore in this wonderful Central Asian town, the fort and palace, colorful gompas, the mosque, alleys with steaming Muslim bread and tiny antique shops tucked away, colorful bazaars and even a polo field

... And, of course, we'll show you the bakeries, cafes and tandoori restaurants with cold beer for our dinners together!

When we enter the nomadic region of Karnak & Rupshu, we will hear the shrill calls of Ladakhi nomads herding their Pashm goats, sheep and yaks. And have salt-butter tea, fresh yogurt and dried apricots with the nomads, many of them old friends.

Highlights:-

Srinagar, Suru & the Indus Valley.
Takes you to Valleys, Villages, mosques & gompas by Jeep, Walking, Shikara & Rafting
Traditional Kashmiri, Ladakhi life style, Culture
Snow caped mountains, incredible Himalayan scenery
Beautiful campsites & villages.

Trip profile: 11 days jeep tour in which one day walking & one day rafting.

Duration: 16 days.

Group & Staff:- Min: 4 persons. Max: booking:- 8 persons plus guide & appropriate local staff.

For Details : info@ladakhinfo.com ; ajazradhu@gmail.com

ADVENTURE & CULTURE TOUR

A Ladakhi Proverb "The land is so barren and the passes so high that only the best of friends or fiercest enemies would want to visit us."

Despite the arrival of plane-loads of tourists, Leh has managed to retain most of its charms. The people of ladakh have lived for centuries in barren, inhospitable terrain. Many people stay at leh, visit monasteries and enjoy barrenness. But we would like you to take you through some remote villages, monasteries of Ladakh with some sort of adventure. Our idea is to provide you a package with an amalgamation of culture, adventure & sightseeing in your short visit.

A visit to the village served as the capital city when Ladakh was temporarily divided in 15th century. The remains of temples & forts of that period reflects their brief glory. Few days of hiking takes you to the village of craftsmen producing best metal work of ladakh. When we enter the nomadic region of Karnak & Rupshu, we will hear the shrill calls of Ladakhi nomads herding their Pashm goats, sheep and yaks. And have salt-butter tea, fresh yogurt and dried apricots with the nomads, many of them old friends.


Highlights:-

Leh, & the Indus Valley.
Takes you to Valleys, Villages, & gompas by Jeep, Walking & Rafting
Traditional Ladakhi, Nomadic life style, Culture
Snow caped mountains, incredible Himalayan scenery
Beautiful campsites & villages.


Trip profile:  04 days jeep tour in which 04 day walking & 01 day rafting.
Duration: 14 days.

Group & Staff:- Min: 4 persons. Max: booking:- 8 persons plus guide & appropriate local staff.

For Details : info@ladakhinfo.com ; ajazradhu@gmail.com