THE LITTLE TIBET OF INDIA - LADAKH
About little Tibet of India- Ladakh: little Tibet of India in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ladakh region , is famed for its breath-taking scenery, Buddhist temples, and unspoiled environment. India Leh Ladakh is often referred as Little Tibet or the Land of Lamas because of the powerful impact of Tibetan Buddhism. The region’s overall attractiveness is enhanced by barren mountains with hand painted Gompas (or monasteries), swirling prayer flags, steep hills, little communities, and the Indus River. Khardung La (5359 m), Marsimik La (5582 m), and Chang La (5360 m) are among the highest motorable passes in the world, as are alpine lakes such Pangong Tso (4350 m) and Tso Moriri (4522 m). Ladakh is separated into 2 regions: Leh and Kargil. Often Leh and Ladakh are used interchangebly as Leh is the most famous place for tourism. India Leh, Ladakh’s capital, was once an important crossroads on the ancient Silk Road. It is also the country’s second most populous district, with 45,110 square kilometr