If
you have visited the north, the south and you think you have had enough of it
and would like to try out something very different and exciting then you must
try out this exotic location of Leh and Ladakh. Ladakh however is popularly
known as ‘‘the land of Numerous Passes', 'The Land of Mystic Lamas',
'The Broken Moon', and 'The Last Shangri-La'.
So many names and the place is just one, Yes because it is a land like no other.
This lovely location is bound by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges
that are the Greater Himalaya and the Karakoram range, these ranges lie between
two others: the Ladakh Range and the Zanskar Range.
Leh is a part of Ladakh and it is also the largest town and administrative center,
that is located in the northernmost part of India which is some seven kilometers
from the Indus River and its extensive valley that is a exotic sight when witnessed
from the view points.
In the Ladakh this is considered to be one of the most favorite tourist destination
with a wide range of shopping opportunities that proves to be and shopping experience
that is very different and also thrilling, including many antique stores.
The foot of the Himalayas seem as if it has cradled amidst the snow-covered
ridges and peaks, Leh lies at the crossroads of the ancient trading routes between
Kashmir, Tibet, Central Asia and the Indian Plains. Moreover, Leh has been associated
with the Buddhist center since at least the 3rd century AD.
This city of Ladakh was invaded by Tibet in the 8th century, when much of it
became part of Western Tibet; Tibetan ('Mahayana') From then onwards the religion
of Buddhism has ever since dominated eastern Ladakh, while Islam has slowly
developed in Ladakh's western regions.
Ladakh's
colorful gompas (Buddhist monasteries) such as Shey, Alchi, Hemis and Lamayuru,
have attracted devotees from this sect or religion. Buddhists and interested
travelers from all over the globe. It is also a favorite trekking destination,
known for some of the most picturesque and challenging treks in northern India.
Now moving from some exotic things that this location offers to the sight seeing
folks are the famous monasteries that are an integral part of the culture and
tradition that are followed here. Ladakh is well famous and also has many historic
monasteries better known and called as Gompas, where Buddhist monks and nuns
live, study and practice their religion.
The monasteries of Ladakh are situated in scenic locations that provide the
perfect harmony between the visitor’s state of mind and also the natural
beauty, on hills and mountains and have rich collections of Buddhist Thangka
paintings, art and artifacts.
Many of these monasteries are open and very much accessible to the tourists
and the visitors who can admire the architecture and art collections in these
Gompas.
Ladakh Monastries, Ladakh Tourism Inquiry / Reservation Form
If
you have visited the north, the south and you think you have had enough of it
and would like to try out something very different and exciting then you must
try out this exotic location of Leh and Ladakh. Ladakh however is popularly
known as ‘‘the land of Numerous Passes', 'The Land of Mystic Lamas',
'The Broken Moon', and 'The Last Shangri-La'.
Ladakh's
colorful gompas (Buddhist monasteries) such as Shey, Alchi, Hemis and Lamayuru,
have attracted devotees from this sect or religion. Buddhists and interested
travelers from all over the globe. It is also a favorite trekking destination,
known for some of the most picturesque and challenging treks in northern India.
