When it comes to Ladakh, the very first thing that comes to our mind is Pangong Tso Lake. Remember the scene from the movie '3 Idiots' (2009) where the beautiful lake captivates the attention. The 12 km long lake extends from India to Tibet. The unique thing about the lake is it changes colour from azure to light blue, green and grey.

Snuggled among the Karakoram Range, Nubra valley is a green oasis in the cold desert. The mountainous rivers and lush greenery soothe the eyes. The valley gets adorned with pink and yellow roses during summers. You can enjoy Bactrian camel ride in Nubra valley. Bactrian camels are of the rarest kind that have two humps. They were the primary mode of transportation on the historical silk route. Visit Diskit Monastery which is known for the 32 metre Maitreya Buddha statue. Further, you can enjoy activities like ATV rides, ziplining and others.

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At an elevation of 5602 metres, Khardung La, the highest motorable road in India is an ecstasy for mountain biking aficionados. You can witness breathtaking views of the Karakoram range and the Himalayas from the top. Around 35 km from Leh, Sangam is the confluence of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers. The contrast between the bluish Indus River and the greenish Zanskar River creates a spectacular sight. If you love adventure, river rafting in the Zanskar River can be one of the best expeditions in Ladakh. The Hemis National Park is a delight for wildlife enthusiasts. Situated at an altitude ranging between 3,300 and 6,000 metres, the National park is believed to be the highest park in the world and is home to rare snow leopards. You can enjoy camping and trekking here. Further, the 400-year old Hemis Monastery is also situated here. Besides them, Thiksey Monastery, Shey Monastery, Hemis Monastery and Diskit Monastery are some of the most popular monasteries in Ladakh you can visit.

Bring home the memories of the Ladakh visit by shopping at the famous Main Bazaar. You may collect Tibetan handcraft and art pieces, silver and stone jewellery, pashmina shawls and woolens, rugs and Kashmiri carpet, apricot and others.

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