Ladakh Tourism: Enticing Vacationers from All across the Globe

As more and more people are seeking relaxation from their busy schedule or are always in search of adventure and fun, tourism is growing very fast and has touched every part of the globe. It is a very good source of income and Ladakh tourism is no exception. Ladakh, a Himalayan wonderland is a high altitude desert with plateaus, steep rugged rocks and cliffs. It is the centre of Buddhists-Tibetan culture and so celebrates a number of monastic festivals. The major annual events of monastic festivals are held primarily in winter and hence most of the foreigners prefer to travel to Ladakh during this season so that they can get the opportunity to be part of the festival.

Ladakh festival provides the knowledge of the richness and depth of Ladakh’s traditions, old culture, folk heritage and at the same time you get the opportunity to see spectacular performances by the Monks wearing colorful garments and facial masks. Ladakh tourism is also a favorite among adventure sports enthusiasts offering countless unique adventure options such as trekking, mountaineering, white water rafting, camping, safari tour and wild life tour. Both Indus and Zanskar River provide a wide range of option for white water rafting, since these rivers flow in high altitudes of Ladakh.

The enticing site has many natural trekking routes and options range from short, day-long walks or weeks of camping and walking in the wilderness. Rare wildlife like Tibetan antelope, ibex and wild yak are a major attraction found in Ladakh. Many tourists take a wild life or a safari tour to explore and discover the hidden treasure of this land. Some are of the notion that Ladakh is one of the most lavish tourist destinations, but this is not true. There are a number of hotels and residential options here that suits everyone’s budget and preference.

As most of the hotels are family- run establishments, they offer personalized service and guests have the pleasure to spend their vacation luxuriously. In recent years, tourism has flourished very rapidly in Ladakh mainly due to the Himalayas. Travelers visit this place in such volumes that in some places wildlife has been forced to leave their natural surroundings and camp sites and roads have resulted in landscape. It is the duty of the Ladakh tourism as well as the tourists to preserve the ancient culture and natural environment by providing awareness and training among the tourists because Ladakh’s wild natural beauty and culture is for everyone to enjoy.