Sandwiched between two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges namely the Great Himalyas and the Karakoram lies the lovely holiday destination of Ladakh. The awe-inspiring land of jagged peaks and barren landscapes will allure you for sure. Watch put if you are basking partially in the sun then you may suffer from the sunstroke and the frostbite simultaneously. The nature buffs may feast their eyes on the iris and larkspurs. The abundance of the sheep, goats and yak in the region lead to production of various varieties of wool that are renowned the world over like the pashmina. The people of Ladakh drape themselves in beautiful beribboned costumes, which you may try out, may be just for a picture.

You may dance to the tune of the drums and the flutes, which are amongst the most frequently, played musical instruments of the land. The pieces of metal work and wood carving along with the paintings and the clothes make good souvenirs. Though the pashmina is a must have for yourself. The pure land of Ladakh will leave strong stamp on your mind. Probably because of the assertive majesty of the landscape you would love to return to the barren wilderness. Already looking towards a lovely holiday at Ladakh!

Places to see

The lovely destination of Ladakh is dotted with places to see on and around it. For the adventure sport seekers the best way to explore the places in and around Ladakh is to pick up an activity of their choice. There is the Indus River in high altitudes of Ladakh that offers opportunities for white water river rafting. You may chill out at the stretch from Fhey to Nimo. There are several places in the lap of mountains that make picture perfect landscapes for the adventure activities like paragliding, mountaineering and trekking. You may even see skiing gaining popularity in the places around Ladakh. Talking of sports the villages around Ladakh are home to sportsmen. Archery and polo are some of the village-level sports. While in Ladakh you must see the archery contest in Skara village. The refreshments that accompany the contest reveal the local flavor. You can feast on apricot, apple and dry fruits. The Nubra valley is another place around Ladakh that attracts tourists.

You will see the reddish mountain peaks when you fly over the Khardungla Pass to reach Nubra. It is noteworthy that Nubra lies on the Indo-Pak border. At Nubra you can see the double humped Bactrian camel and the co-existence of water, mountain and desert!

Make your holidays at Ladakh more enjoyable by seeing these nearby places. These places not only enhance tourism potential in Ladakh but also are worth seeing holiday spots themselves.