India

Ladakh is bound by mountains and made up of mountains. It is a region in the state of Jammu and Kashmir of Northern India sandwiched between the Karakoram mountain range to the north and the Himalayas to the south. Human habitation is restricted to narrow strips of greenery clinging to the rivers that drain down from mountain glaciers. This rugged region is home to one of the last undisturbed Tantric Buddhist populations on earth, protected from colonial interference, rampaging Mughals and the ravages of the Cultural Revolution by sheer force of geography.

From November to May, Ladakh is almost completely cut off from the outside world. Even in summer, getting here involves crossing the highest mountain passes in the world, or a hair-raising flight that weaves between the peaks. Isolation has preserved an almost medieval way of life, dictated by the changing seasons. However, change is coming to this mountain Shangri La.

Unlike the rest of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh has seen little violence since Independence. Most Ladakhis are Buddhist, with smaller communities of Shia and Sunni Muslims in Leh and the valleys surrounding Zanskar and Kargil.

Ladakh is considered as an ecstasy for trekkers and many more adventure lovers owing to the presence of one of the world’s most high mountainous terrains and steep routes.

Sheltered by the Himalayas it features excellent trekking especially during the summer months when most of Nepal and India see a lot of rain.

You will find our tours to Ladakh in the section TOURS. Alternatively feel free to contact us and we will draw up an itinerary together.  

Nepal is a safe and welcoming country to visit, and tourism supports both the local economy and rebuilding efforts around the country.