| Ladakh, the enchanting and mysterious part of | | | | are the Buddhist monasteries situated on isolated |
| Jammu and Kashmir for long has captured the | | | | hillocks in the vicinity of villages, these aesthetically |
| imagination of Discoverer. But now, Ladakh has | | | | pleasing, architecturally interesting monasteries |
| waved its magic ontourists andadventurers as well. | | | | provide the focus for the faith of the highly religious |
| Brimming with options for adventures and sightseeing | | | | Buddhist people. |
| tours of monasteries and Buddhist temples, Ladakh is | | | | Monasteries have a wealth of artifacts, Lamayuru, |
| slowly cementing its place as world's best tourist | | | | the oldest religious centre of Ladakh, beats all other |
| spot. Situated on the western end of the majestic | | | | in sheer grandeur. In its uniqueness of wood carving, |
| Himalayas, Ladakh is home to four major mountain | | | | statues and frescoes, Alchi offers the highest |
| ranges: the Great Himalayan, Zanskar, Ladakh, and | | | | rewards. The wealth of its possession and its annual |
| Karakoram. | | | | summer festival make Hemis the most popular, while |
| This maze of enormously high snow capped peaks is | | | | Thiksay rates high in terms of architectural impact |
| home to the largest glaciers outside the polar region. | | | | and the beauty of the festival performances at Likir |
| Passes tower up to 20,000 ft. (6,000m) and in every | | | | and Phyang with their proximity to Leh are great |
| direction peaks soar above 25000 ft. (7,500m) | | | | attractions in their favour while the accessibility of |
| guarding lofty valleys that range in elevation from a | | | | the Shey and Spituk monasteries make them suitable |
| mere 8,000 ft. (2,400m) to 15,000 ft. (4,500m). The | | | | for visits where time is at a premium. |
| most attractive feature of the landscape of Ladakh | | | | |