Day: March 4, 2022
River Rafting
If you want to run along the river, use your might through oars. And feel yourself no less than the running water. River Rafting gives you a thrilling experience and the opportunity to play with the cool Himalayan water, feeling the magic of the currents as well as an opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty […]
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Mountaineering In Ladakh
Climb up the Mountain and see what lies behind. Hold your breath and enjoy the fresh air and bird eye view behind you. All kinds of mountaineering expeditions are handled from climbing peaks and expeditions above 7000 m in India and Nepal. Ladakh is mountaineers delight given by its several mountain ranges like Karakoram, Zangskar […]
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Trekking in Ladakh
There are plenty of trekking options based on your budget and physical strength. From easy treks for the first time trekkers, moderate treks for those with some experience and strenuous treks for the seasoned ones. It can also vary from a single day trek to a month long trek. Some of the treks include […]
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Ladakh Ice and Snow Sculpture conclave begins in Leh
Ladakh Ice and Snow Sculpture conclave began at Tak-Namgo, Tsogsti on February 15. Chairman, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson presided over the inaugural function as the chief guest whereas Secretary Tourism, Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan, Councillor Sku-Markha, Sonam Nurboo were the guest of honors. CEC Tashi Gyalson congratulated and appreciated the dedication and effort […]
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13 teams participated in Ice Wall Climbing Competition in Leh
The two days Ice wall climbing competition-2022 organised by North-West Frontier ITBP, Leh in collaboration with Ladakh Mountaineering Guide Association (LMGA) inaugurated on February 26 at Gangles . Chief guest of the occasion, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, RK Mathur congratulated ITBP and LGMA for taking the initiative. He stressed the need for a collective effort from […]
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Caste-based inequality is still a social reality
Caste-based inequality in Ladakh is a serious issue and can’t be neglected. The caste system exist before the flourishing of Buddhism in India and it came to Ladakh with people who came from Himachal, Tibet, and Gilgit known as Mon, Sogpa, and Dard respectively. For example; Surna players came along with Gyal Khatoon from Skardo-Gilgit. […]
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Agroforestry in Ladakh
In general terms, agroforestry means the practice of agriculture and forestry on the same piece of land. According to Nair (1979), agroforestry is a land-use system that integrates trees, crops, and animals in a way that is scientifically sound, ecologically desirable, practically feasible, and socially acceptable to the farmers. Ladakh forms a part of the […]
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