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Ladakh Tourism.
LADAKH is a mysterious land shrouded in myth and
legend. Much of its ancient history is known only through the mythology of
its people as its written history is of very recent origin. Known for
centuries as the 'land of passes' (La-pass; Dakh-land), Ladakh was described
by Fa-hian, who traveled across its inhospitable terrain in 399 A.D., as
'The land where snow never melts and only corn ripens'.
Its landscapes are forbidding by any measure. Snow-swathed mountains rise to
several thousand feet above one of the most elevated plateux on earth. A
treeless wind-swept country, much of Ladakh can be termed as
mountains, Arctic desert, where everything is parched by the rarefied dryness
of the atmosphere. Scattered here and there, a few narrow fertile valleys
provide a stark contrast to an otherwise barren, beautiful country of intense
sunlight and clear sparkling air. The limpidity of the atmosphere, in fact
gives the night sky a unique clarity, so full and bright with stars that one
feels transported to some ethereal setting far removed from earth. For
endless years, mad had even discovered this remote land, several hardy
animals and birds lived together here in an exquisite
equilibrium. Circumstances have now changed as they have almost everywhere
else on the subcontinent. Today, Ladakh's flora and fauna are threatened and
protection is vital if the ancient ecosystems are to survive the trauma of
modern man. Through the fabric of this account runs a strong statement, that
the armed forces possible contribution to conservation remains
untapped. Harnessing this vital potential force may be the single most
important conservation advance India could make in the battle to save what
remains of its natural wealth.
Major Tourist Destinations LADAKH is situated between 30 degree to 36 degree
east latitude and 76 degree to 79 degree north longitude. The region of
Ladakh spread over to an area of 96,701 Sq. Kms and comprising a population
of 2 Lakhs habitants and consists of two districts, Leh and Kargil. The
region of Ladakh normally remains land locked between November to June every
year as Srinagar-Ladakh and Ladakh- Monali highways, which connect Ladakh
with the other parts of the country, remain closed during this period
because of snow and rigorous winter. Ladakh is also the land of many lakes
and springs. Among the springs, the famous are the sulphar springs of
Panamic (Nobra), Chumathang and Puga of Changthang , which are famous for
early curing of joints/rheumatic diseases. Many mineral springs are also
found in some remote parts of Ladakh. People of region use the spring water
as medicine to prevent and cure themselves from many diseases. The important
lakes which fall within the jurisdiction of Ladakh are Pangong lake (150
Kms. long, 4 Kms. wide situated at a height of 14,000 ft.). Tsomoriri lake, (Tsokar
means salty lake). Since ancient times till the end of 1959 salt was being
extricated from this particular salty lake for human consumption. Ladakh has
two districts namely Leh and Kargil which stand in contrast with each other
in terms of geography and climate. The great Himalaya mountain, lying to the
south ,forms a barrier to monsoon in this area. Due to this region Ladakh is
an isolated cold desert region. Altitude in Ladakh varies from place to
place and is the main factor affecting local climate. The winter
temp. touches as low as minus 30 degree (Leh & Kargil) and minus 60 degree in
(Drass) subzero temp. prevails from December to February throughout
Ladakh, whereas, zero degree temp. is experienced during rest of winter
months. This result in freezing of all conceivable water resources. During
summer the maximum temp. increases from 20 degree C to 38 degree C in July
and August. The relative humidity is low and ranges from 31 to 64
percent. Wind velocity in the afternoon and nights is of high order resulting
in heavy soil erosion with dust storm and snow blizzards which make life
very difficult. Due to longer winters, the agriculture season is short and
spread over from April to September depending upon the climate. The main
river of Ladakh is Indus, which flows in a north-west direction between
Ladakh and Zanskar ranges. It is joined by several major rivers like
Zanskar, Suru and Shayok before it reaches Pakistan.
Ladakh Climate & Weather
The climate in Ladakh is extremely cold in winter and
the sun's effect is harsher due to the rarified air. You could therefore
suffer from conditions as diverse as frostbite and sunburn at the same time,
if you're not well protected.
Temperatures in Ladakh, range from -3 to 30 degrees Celsius in the summer
and from -20 to 15 degrees Celsius in the winter.
Essentials that you should carry with you to cope with the climate in Ladakh
are windcheaters, woolen clothing, thick socks, gloves, scarves, a hat or
woolen cap, sturdy boots or walking shoes, sunscreen, lip balm and goggles.
Travel Agents in Ladakh
Name
of Agency Address/Email Tel No Fax No.
1. Changthang Adventure Main Bazaar 252036,252179
2. Dragon Tour & Travels Fortroad, Leh. 252008
3. Saser Adventure Leh 252101
4. Himalayan Tour & Travels Himalaya Hotel 252104
5. Mero Expedition Fort Road 253070
6. Yasmeen Trek & Tours, Fort Road - 253529 252631
7. Alpine Trek & Tour Old Road 252454 252580
8. Siachen Adventure Travels Siachen Hotel 252057 252105
9. Shyok Tours & Travels Khayul Hotel 252321
10. Yak Tail Travel Yak Tail Hotel 252118 252735
11. Nazir Adventure Old Road - 252083
12. Rainbow Summer Adventures Leh 252332
13. Ladakh International Travels Opp. Yak Tail Hotel - 252487,252247
14. Kangla Tour & Treks Old Rd. 252506
15. Antelope Tours & Travels Antelope G.House. - 252508
16. Dream Land Tours & Travels Fort Road dreamland@vsnl.net.in 253138,252089
17.Kang-yetse Expeditions Bijoo Hotel 252131,252127
18.Lasermo Adventure Tours Old Road 252313,253346
19. Vajra Voyages Near S.B.I. dawahanupa@yahoo.com 253204 252303
20. Rimo ExpeditionsKanglachen Hotel. rimo@vsnl.net.in 253257 253348
21. T.S Adventures Yak Tail Complex 252152 252019
22. World Adventure Chowk Balkhang 253373,253180 252071
23. Cold Desert Travels Shamshu Complex Fort Rd. 252516,252735
24. Adventure North Hotel Dragon advnorth@vsnl.net.in 252139,252720 252720
25. Zen Tour & Travels Changspa
26. Rock land Travels Tukcha 253038
27. Snow land Adventure Old Road 252768,252238 252735
28. Explotra Trans- Himalayan Fort Road. 253048 252220
29. Garuda Travels Stok 242004
30. Choskor Tour & Travels Hotel Choskor 252462,252463
31. Paradise Travels Fort Road Leh 252640,252641
32. Sandy Tours Main Bazaar Leh 253340
33. Pamir Trek & Tours Main Bazaar. 252408,252867
34. Oasis Travels Fort Road 252922
35. Sun Shine Tours & Travels Opp. Mission School 252923
36. Oriental Travels Changspa 253153
37. Royal Explorers Ibex Complex Leh 252661,253477 252872
38. Yuthog Mountain Jigmet G.House Chubi 252708
39. Little Tibet Expedition Nausher Leh 252951
40. The Nomadic Way Fort Road Leh 252258 252780
41. Snow Leopard Trails Changspa leopard@nda.net.in 252074,252188 252355
42. Zangla Travels Fort Road, Leh 252227
43. Summer Adventures Hotel Zambhala 252651 252595
44. Indo Adventure Tours Fort Road - 253537 253638
45. High Land Adventure Ibex Complex, Leh 253410
46. Caravan Voyages C/o Hotel Sun & Sand 252468
47.Yeti Bureau Main Bazaar Leh 252762
48. Caravan Travels C/o Hotel Caravan Centre 252282,2 53779
49. High Asia Near Sabzi Mandi 252259 251199
50. Silk Route Travels Opp. S.B.I. Leh 253204 252303
51. Great Himalayan Adventure Main Bazaar
52. Horizon Trek & Tours C/o Hotel Horizon,Old Road. 252602
53.Panoramic Adventure Old Road, Leh 252058
54.Zanskar Kanishka Expeditions Zangsti Chowk, Leh 252087
55.Explore Himalayas Main Bazaar ,Leh 252727
56.Indus Himalayan Explorers Shamshu Complex 253454,252788
57.Nirvana Tour & Travels Goji Complex 253315
58.Frontier Adventure Namgyal Complex 253011
59.Skyland Travels & Tours. Old Road 252042
60.Fix & Fax Bijoo Complex 252131,252927
61.Country Adventure Team Shamhu Complex 252766
62.Padma Tours & Travels Fort Road 252630 252514
63.Travellers Paradise White House Fort Rd. 252491 251439
64.Pioneer Tours Ibex Complex 253209,253488 251695
65.Ngari Travels Shenam Opp.TRC. 252317 252070
66.M/s Wangchuk & Co. Kanglachen Complex 252144 252144
67.Monalisa Travels K-Sar Hotel 252348 252735
68.Druk Travels Leh Ibex Complex 253583
69.Peaks & Lamas Adventure New Bus stand
70.Glacier Travels Near Veg. Market. 252414,253638
71.Ochre Travels C/o Guest House Gespa Nimaling 252637
72. Himalayan Kingdom Tours C/o Singge G.H
73.Northern Travels Opp.Power House 252773,253019
74.The Unique Adv. Tours Fort Road 252780 252766
75.Tsomoriri Tours & Travels Tsomoriri Complex 253622,252271 252631
76.Adventure Sky Pillar Dreamland Complex 253616
77.Ladakh Eco- Tourism Agency Raku Complex. 252284
78.Snow Leopard Adventure Mentokling Restau. 252333
79.Tushita Travels Fort Road 252076,253592, 253192
80.Adventure Rock & Roses Fort Road 253383
81.Nun Kun Travels Takshi Hotel 253130
82.Himalayan Frontiers Zangsti Chowk 250618
83.Aryan Kingdom Tours Opp. Yak Tail 252286
84.Ladakh Tour Escorts Changspa 252324
85.Ladakh Expedition Old Road 252489
86.Exotic Asia Travels Fort Road 252659
87.Wonder Land -do-
88.Wild East Adventure Zangsti 252414
89.Tourism Adventure -do -
90.Venture Trek & Tours Ibex Complex
91.Himalayan Adventure Extraordinary, Fort Road 252943
92.Indus Himalayan Expeditions - Shamshu Complex 252849,252788
93.Vacation Tours -do- 252107
94.Pan Himalayan Expeditions Mughal Changspa 252652
95.Kangchan Treks & Tours Hotel Lingzi 252020
96.Lotus Adventure Zangsti Leh 252705
97.Palie Travels Jorchung G/H,Tukcha. 252463
98. Fantacy Tours Co. Fort Road 252659,252516
99. Gypsys World Trek & Tour Fort Road matin@vsnl.com 252935,252660
100. Foot Prints Adventure Raku Complex 252512
101.Garuda Travels Fort Road 242004
102. Overland Escape Fort Road overland@ndb.vsnl.net.in 253072,252735
103. K-2 Adventure Hiltop Complex 252980,252999
104. Adventure Tours Raku Complex 253022,253605
105. Kailash Expeditions Fort Road kexpedition@vsnl.net.in 253112 252071
106. Travel Corp. of Ladakh Old Road tcladakh@rediffmail.com 252243
107. Indus Valley Tours Rezong Complex 253580
108. Zanskar Tours & Travels Munshi Complex 252153
109. Roof of the World Tours Fort Road 252148
110. Kind and Active Adventure Old Road 252250
111. Wisdom Travels Lumbini Complex wisdom@vsnl.com 253588
112. Yak Travels Debi Complex 253436
113. Pregrine International Fort Road -
114. Skywalker Travels Fort Road phunchok@nda.vsnl.net.in 252107
115. Himalayan Safaries Snow View Changspa 252504
116. Singge Tours & Travels Dreamland Complex 252529
117. Mountain Experience Tours Opp. Power House 252654
118. Moonlight Tours Debi Zangsti 252875
119. Mountain Journey Fort Road 252152
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