A Guide to Ladakh: For First-time Travelers
Known as ‘Little Tibet’, until recently Ladakh clang to its mystical allure largely helped by its restricted accessibility and the periodically re-surfacing territorial dispute between India and China. But despite its growing popularity now, Ladakh still remains a relatively unknown, yet captivating destination for the intrepid traveler.Arid mountains bejewelled by jagged peaks, spellbinding vistas, sinuous roads promising to make a seasoned adrenaline junkie rejoice with glee, torturous passes, hypnotic high-altitude valleys and glistening lakes, and ancient Buddhist monasteries — all that is Ladakh. The promised land of adventure seekers, nature lovers, knowledge chasers and those who simply want to get away.