Location: Ladakh
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Bounded by the Karakoram and Himalayan mountains, Ladhak is the largest province in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The landscape of Ladhak, a high altitude desert, is defined by craggy, barren cliffs and plateaus. Ladhak is a favorite among adventure sports enthusiasts, offering unique adventures in trekking, mountaineering and white water rafting. While rafting options are available on both Indus and Zanskar rivers, the Zanskar course is more difficult and exciting. The trekking options range from short, day-long walks to visit monuments or monastic settlements to long, trans-mountain treks involving weeks of walking and camping in the wilderness. Ladhak celebrates a numbers of monastic festivals - annual events of the major monasteries primarily in winters. The month of September, hosts the Ladhak Festival, that gives a peek into the richness, depth and pageantry of Ladakh's centuries-old culture, traditions and folk heritage. One can witness the best samples of the region's performing arts, Archery contests and the Ladhak Polo Cup.
Restaurants in Ladakh
1. Tso Moriri
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By SavvyFernwehBlog - New Delhi, India
Tso Moriri is mountain lake in Ladakh, little less popular than Pangong, and at a height of 4595m above sea level. It is said to be the largest high-altitude lake, being entirely in India. The lake and surrounding area are protected as the Tso Moriri Wetland Conservation Reserve. So, pitching tents/ camps right along the lake is not allowed. But a little far and with a view of the lake, some camps are set up, which can be booked for accommodation. The lake is surrounded by snow clad mountains all around and the lake is mostly felt by the snow meting from this mountain top and some springs. The pristine waters of the lake have blue colors and it is surprisingly calm and serene. There is reflection of snow-clad mountains and clear blue sky in this beautiful lake. Tso Moriri is relatively untouched and experiencing this breathtaking beauty is totally worth the very long drive from Pangong or Leh to Tso Moriri. It is not ideal for a day trip. It is more popular to drive from Leh to Tso Moriri. We drove from Pangong to Tso Moriri (240 kms) through the Changtang region which is quite remote. It is often said to be one of the most beautiful drives in entire Ladakh. So imagine, how breathtaking it could be! We did not see any petrol pump in the route and less toilets/ food stops. To visit Tso Moriri, an Inner Line Permit (ILP) is mandatory. Ask your travel agency or driver to arrange the permit for you. We stayed in Korzok village which is in a highland on the shores of Tso Moriri. Korzok is quite remote but has some simple and traditional homestays and guest houses. We stayed with Goose homestay and absolutely had a great experience. At the same time, much of the places nearby to the lake is army area and in my opinion there are lot more restrictions in Tso Moriri than in Pangong.
2. Pangong Tso
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,466 reviews
Reviewed By LataV - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
This is one of the few endorheic basins in India...i.e the water does not naturally flow as a outlet to another water body like a river etc. This is also a salt water lake which lies in India and China and no prize for guessing why it does not have any kind of marine life or flora habituating its waters. In fact a line of control also lies within the lake...While this part of the review takes care of some hard facts pertaining to the lake...now comes the amazing magical part. No visit to Leh can be complete without a visit to this mesmerising lake. The colour of the lake is a reflection of the sky at any point of the day. The water is always calm and peaceful with little gentle waves touching the shores silently. Its so still that you can actually hear your own breath when the man made noise around you comes to a stop. The best way to visit this place is to stay overnight as one then gets to see the lake in its various moods and time....in the afternoon under the blazing day sun, in the evening while the sun is setting , the early morning sun-rise. Each of these bring a different facet of this beautiful water body and should not be missed. There are many camps lining up the Pangong Tso and its worth its while to stay back at one of these.
3. Ju-Leh Adventure
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5.0 based on 345 reviews
Ju-Leh Adventure is a trekking and travel agency based in Leh, Ladakh. We specialise in personalised itineraries and custom-made tours in the Indian Himalaya.
4. Pristine Ladakh
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Experience the true hospitality of Ladakh with us. If you are looking for a hassle free tour of Ladakh with some of the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the field then do trust us. We organize tours to some of the most offbeat locations of Ladakh that others would not even think of. We also organize cultural tours, heritage walks, all form of adventure activities and volunteering opportunities.
5. Zanskar Kanishka Expeditions
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 96 reviews
We the Zanskar Kanishka Expeditions is runs by a local energetic and friendly professional haling from Ladakh and Zanskar mostly. We provide all trekking services be it for a day hike or for 10-15 days Hiking, climbing a peak, or if you wish to go for a white water rafting Expedition on Zanskar river or Indus River, Our friendly and Knowledgeable Staff are always with you to take care.
6. Wandering Wisdom
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
We are now here to help you with our travel services and detail ensure a smooth and organized planning process that results in a problem-free trip.
7. Unexplored Ladakh
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
We are a three member team, passionate about cycling and exploring the unexplored region of this beautiful land called Ladakh. We provide guided cycling tours in Ladakh. An unconventional platform that diligently stresses on contesting the experience side of travelling while generating minimum carbon footprint.
8. Explarience Tours & Travels
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 43 reviews
EXPLORE AND EXPERIENCE makes the word EXPLARIENCE. It’s a travel company registered under GOI as Explarience Tours & Travels popularly known as ETT. The mission of ETT is to offer you the adventure of a lifetime! Whether you are a first-time adventure seeker or a seasoned independent traveler, we can help you to discover the world’s most amazing place ofculture and Landscape - Leh Ladakh.
9. Greater Ladakh Tour & Travel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 130 reviews
Being involved in the tourism sector since 2002, our founder Mr. Punchok Tsering and two other friends finally decided to establish Greater Ladakh Tour and Travels in 2007. Bringing knowledge and experience from himalayan mountaineering and biking in these areas, our specialties are trekking, high peak expeditions and motorcycle tours.
10. Active Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Active Adventure is a locally run travel company based in Ladakh Himalaya arranging adventure, nature, and cultural trips in the himalaya! It is our belief that adventure and culture travel are as much philosophy as it is the pursuit to provide an incredible travel experiences. When you join for one of our adventures or cultural trips you leave behind the pressure of modern life, connect with nature in a meaningful way and interact with some of the most fascinating cultures. We have always advocated and practiced that our adventures should demonstrate a commitment to the fragile environments which we come into contact with and the people who live amongst them. While our active adventure are carefully crafted unique and always a lots of fun. Beside offering you a meaningful and joyful trips, our dedicated team much involved with the community and environmental projects that support equally to the natural environment and our host villages.
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