It is one of the most sparsely populated regions in India. Historically, the region included the Indus Valley, the remote Zanskar to the south, and Nubra valleys to the north over Khardung La in the Ladakh mountain range. Ladakh borders Tibet to the east, the Lahul and Spiti to the south, Kashmir to the west, and Central Asia to the north.

Ladakh is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and Buddhist culture which was established as early as the 2nd century. This has given rise to the appellation "Little Tibet", as it has strongly been influenced by the culture of Tibet.

Despite its rugged terrain and remoteness explorers, preachers, spies, soldiers and tourists have traversed the region for centuries. Many of them have written books based on their observations and experiences which provide wealth of information about social , cultural and political life of the region for different periods.

During its long history, Ladakh was exposed to the cultures of its neighboring regions and its centuries of composite culture has found expression in its monuments, monasteries, folklore, oral literature, art forms and festivals. With the passage of time, it evolved its own unique culture and it possesses a vigorous cultural identity.
The monasteries of Ladakh are treasure-house of rare statues exquisite wall paintings, ancient thankas (Painting on cloth) , precious antique pieces and artifacts.

Best time to visit Ladakh
April heralds the beginning of the high season in Ladakh when the tourists gradually trickle in after a long lull of the bitter winter months. Between April and mid-May you will see the restaurants, the guesthouses and the hotels opening for business again. Just as the Srinagar-Leh highway opens up by the mid of May, Ladakh receives busloads of tourists and local life picks up momentum again. While the frozen Pangong Tso begins to thaw revealing patches of bight cobalt blue, Chang La and Khardung La still remain under a blanket of snow, throwing open a spectacular white winter landscape.

Monsoon in Ladakh: The rains descend between August and mid-September, giving a new life to the rivers. A terrible time to visit Ladakh because landslides are extremely common in the monsoon.

Most beautiful season to visit Ladakh: If you care for photography and would like to see some primary colours in your natural surroundings, plan a trip between mid-September and mid-October. The lakes are blue, the skies are vivid, the giant dunes glow in all sorts of amber and grey through the day, and the nip in the air is invigorating. You can experience this glory all the way on the Manali to Leh route as well as on the Srinagar to Leh one. More importantly, the roads are back in good nick.

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