India / Jammu & Kashmir/ Ladakh/ Ladakh

Sight Address : Mulbekh Monastery is located in Mulbekh village that lies around 25 km away from Bodh Kharboo, on the way to Kargil from Leh. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Mulbek Monastery (Gompa) dominates the valley. It is easy to see why in bygone times this site served as an outpost to guard the caravan route. Like all Buddhists monasteries it is adorned by frescoes and statues. The last sign of Buddhism, as you shortly head into the Muslim-dominated regions near Kargil and beyond. Mulbekh’s main claim to fame is the impressive eight meter high Chamba statue, an image of a future Buddha, cut into the rock face, dating back to about 700 AD. There are also two gompas serdung and Gandentse, which offer great views of the valley.

Mulbekh Chamba Statue at NH1

HistoryEdit

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Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

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Closed OnEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

June to October.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

4-5 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : N.A. Edit

Dress Require: No

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Nun Kun Deluxe Camp ;  Kargil Leh Highway | 3 km beore Mulbekh, Kargil, India ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road.The Mulbekh Monastery around 25 km away from Bodh Kharboo, on the way to Kargil & 234 km from Leh.and is easily accessible by taxis from leh.it takes maximum 2-3 hrs.

BUS : Regular buses ply from Srinagar (204 km) and Leh (234 km) to Kargil. Deluxe coaches are also available from Srinagar and Leh with a price ranging from Rs 240 to Rs 350.

Train : The nearest railhead is at Jammu, which is located at a distance of about 540 km. The New Delhi-Jammu Tawi Rajdhani Express connects Delhi to Jammu daily. Mumbai Central-Jammu Tawi Swaraj Express runs daily to Jammu from Mumbai. Private cars and jeep taxis are available from railway station or you can opt for the mini coach to reach Kargil.

Air : Travelling Kargil requires some planning. The nearest airport is at Srinagar, which is at a distance of 204 km to the west of Kargil. Indian Airlines and Jet Airways have daily flights from New Delhi to Srinagar. The price is reasonable which ranges from Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000. Indian Airlines also run daily flights from Mumbai. Buses ply daily to Kargil from outside the airport or you can hire a taxi to reach Kargil.

Others : Truck : Trucks often stop for hitchhikers, who are usually expected to pay half the bus fare, bargaining may be necessary. They are slower than the buses and sometimes stop for long periods to unload cargo.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry woolan cloths, Camera etc.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Ladakh is one of the safest parts of India, and the most basic precautions are enough to keep you and your possessions safe. Most of the region is dotted with military cantonments every 50-80 kms, but mainly because of its strategic position on international border between India and China. The army plays major part in rescue and aid efforts and that is why you will require to produce identification documents or written permission from local authorities before entering some remote places.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room : 100
• Fire Station : 101
• Ambulance : 102/108

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Sight Address : Kargil is located 60 km and 204 km, respectively from Drass and Srinagar to the west, 234 km from Leh to the east. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kargil, the headquarter of Kargil district, is around 204 Kms. to the east of Srinagar and 234 Kms. to the west of Leh. It was a transit point of caravans on their way to and from China, Tibet, Yarken and Kashmir till 1949, but since 1974 with the influx of tourists the region has been replaced as centre for tourism related activities. Tourists traveling between Zangskar, Leh and Srinagar have to make a night halt here, before starting for the second day of their journey. Kargil is located on the bank of the Suru River which flows at around 10,000 ft. high. Here people were followers of Buddhist religion till the 14th century AD. Presently, Kargil is inhabited by Muslims of Shia sect.

Kargil view from top

HistoryEdit

Kargil, the name is said to be derived from the words Khar and rKil. Khar means castle and rKil means centre thus a place between castles as the place lay between many kingdoms. The competing theory is that Kargil has been derived from the words “Gar” and “Khil”. Gar in local language mean ‘Anywhere’ and Khil means a central place where people could stay. A farmland in Kargil lies straddled below the mountains and above a flowing stream. Kargil remained relatively obscure right until the Partition of India when the issue of Kashmir became the focal point and resulted in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. There were pitched battles fought around Kargil which saw the entire area including Drass and Zoji La Pass initially coming under Pakistan control before most of it being reclaimed by Indian troops by November 1948 . It remained with India after the ceasefire. It again saw some action in the Second Kashmir War with India managing to wrest back the reminder of the Kargil area twice. The first capture was on May 17, 1965, when skirmishes broke out in Rann of Kutch, and India retaliated in the Kashmir sector. However, this had to be returned as per UNMOGIP treatise. On August 15, the same year Kargil fell to Indian forces, though it was once again returned as part of the Tashkent Agreement. However in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 the entire Kargil region including key posts was captured by Indian troops under leadership of Col. Chewang Rinchen .In order to straighten out the line of control in the area, the Indian Army launched night attacks when the ground temperatures sank to below −17° and about 15 enemy posts located at height of 16,000 feet and more were captured. After Pakistan forces lost the war and agreed to the Shimla Agreement, Kargil and other strategic areas nearby remained with India. Kargil became a separate district in the Ladakh region during the year 1979 when it was bifurcated from the Leh district. The area shot into the spotlight in spring of 1999, when under a covert plan hatched by the then Army Chief Pervez Musharraf, armed infiltrators from Pakistan, aided by the Pakistani army, occupied vacant high posts belonging to India in the Kargil and Drass regions. The result was a limited scale conflict (Kargil War) between both nuclear equipped nations that ended with India regaining the Kargil region through military power and diplomatic pressure.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

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Closed OnEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

June to October.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

3-4 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : N.A. Edit

Dress Require: No

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Nun Kun Deluxe Camp ;  Kargil Leh Highway | 3 km beore Mulbekh, Kargil, India ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road.It is located 204 km from Srinagar to the west respectively, 234 km from Leh to the east and is easily accessible by taxis from leh and srinagar at 3-4 hrs.

BUS : This place is well connected by leh .Himachal Tourism and State Transport Corporation along with J&K SRTC and several other travel companies run regular bus service from Leh.it is 234 km from leh it takes more than 3 hrs.

Train : The closest railway station is Jammu, there are regular train services from Delhi and many other cities to Jammu railway station, from Jammu you can take buses or taxi ride to Srinagar and then to Leh. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to kargil. It is located 60 km and 204 km from Drass and Srinagar to the west respectively, 234 km from Leh to the east.If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

Air : Nearest Airport is Leh Airport .The following airlines (Kingfisher, Jet Airways, and Air India) operate regular flights to Leh from Delhi, Jammu and Srinagar. The duration of Delhi-Leh flight is just an hour long. Better booked the air-tickets before 2 or 3 months in advance because during May to October tickets prices are very high due to heavy tourist influx. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to Kargil from Leh. If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

Others : Truck : Trucks often stop for hitchhikers, who are usually expected to pay half the bus fare, bargaining may be necessary. They are slower than the buses and sometimes stop for long periods to unload cargo.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry woolan cloths, Camera etc.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Ladakh is one of the safest parts of India, and the most basic precautions are enough to keep you and your possessions safe. Most of the region is dotted with military cantonments every 50-80 kms, but mainly because of its strategic position on international border between India and China. The army plays major part in rescue and aid efforts and that is why you will require to produce identification documents or written permission from local authorities before entering some remote places.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room : 100
• Fire Station : 101
• Ambulance : 102/108

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Sight Address : Trekking at Suru Valley, located close to the Dras town. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Ladakh Trekking is popular at Dras, mainly due to its rugged landscape. The Suru Valley, located close to the Dras town is a main destination for trekkers, who traverse along the sub range in order to reach this valley. Another trek route is to the holy cave of Amarnath, starting from Minamarg below Zojila, which usually takes 3 days and involves crossing of 5200 m high pass. The place also offers several shorter treks and hikes to the upland villages.

Trekking, Ladakh.

HistoryEdit

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Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

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Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

June to October.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 days.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : N.A. Edit

Dress Require: No

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Yak Tail Hotel ;  Fort Road,, Drass Ladakh – 194102, India ; Ph/M –  01982 – 252118 ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road and is easily accessible by taxis from leh.

BUS : This place is well connected by leh .Himachal Tourism and State Transport Corporation along with J&K SRTC and several other travel companies run regular bus service to Leh.

Train : The closest railway station is Jammu, there are regular train services from Delhi and many other cities to Jammu railway station, from Jammu you can take buses or taxi ride to Srinagar and then to Leh. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to to Drass is around 60 kms.to west of kargil in Ladakh.If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

Air : Nearest Airport is Leh Airport .The following airlines (Kingfisher, Jet Airways, and Air India) operate regular flights to Leh from Delhi, Jammu and Srinagar. The duration of Delhi-Leh flight is just an hour long. Better booked the air-tickets before 2 or 3 months in advance because during May to October tickets prices are very high due to heavy tourist influx. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to drass from Leh. If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

Others : Trekking routes:

Day 1: 3 hrs from Sankoo to Umba. The trek is bad. you have to faced a stream midway
Day 2 : 10 hrs / 30 Km to Drass. The first stretch involves a tough climb from around all the way upto the Umba La Pass(14800). The 3-5 Km, downhill trek on the other side is relatively comfortable, though, you will come to a greenish valley. This stretch is quite easy. So is the gentle, 2 hrs descent to the Drass Valley. The village serves as a base camp for trek in all direction: within the Suru Valley to inner Ladakh and to Kashmir.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry woolan cloths, and neccessary equipment for trekking, some dry food, First Aid box, plenty of water and camera etc.

Safety / WarningEdit

• It;s a 2 Days but a difficult trek, especially when the snow either falls or melts or become slippery). There are buses from Kargil(and Padam) to Sankoo.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room : 100
• Fire Station : 101
• Ambulance : 102/108

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Sight Address : Drass is around 60 Kms. to the west of Kargil on the road to Srinagar. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Drass is around 60 Kms. to the west of Kargil on the road to Srinagar. The place has beautiful pasture grounds. Drass is the second coldest inhabited place in the world, where the temperature goes as low as – 50 in winter. Drass has become famous in recent years because of Pakistanis misadventure in the Tiger hill and Toll areas. One can have a lovely view of Tiger hill from Drass village. Drass inhabitants consist mainly of the Dards stock, an Aryan race believed to have originally migrated to these villages of the western Himalaya from central Asian steppes. They speak Shina, which is very much unlike the Ladakhi dialects spoken elsewhere in the Ladakh region. The favorite pass time of the inhabitants of Drass is Polo.

Drass, Ladakh

HistoryEdit

Drass is famous for the Kargil war which was fought in 1999. National Highway 1D passes through Drass connecting Srinagar and Leh. Tiger Hill and the Tololing ranges were captured by the Pakistani army and could directly block National Highway 1D. The famous three heights which were recaptured during the war were the Tololing, Tiger Hill and The Three Pimples. Throughout May and June the war was fought in these heights to eliminate the enemies from the heights which overlooked National Highway 1D. Drass is the coldest inhabited place in India. Winters are extremely harsh with average lows around -22oC (-10oF), and as low as -45oC at the height of winter, which lasts from mid-October to mid-May. In Drass Summers start in June and go on up till early September, with average temperatures near 15oC (60oF) and little precipitation.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

June to October.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

3-4 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : N.A. Edit

Dress Require: No

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Snow View ;  Drass, Upper Tukcha Road,Ladakh – 194102, India ; Ph/M –  01982 – 252504 ; Food Serve –  N.A.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road..and is easily accessible by taxis from leh.

BUS : This place is well connected by leh .Himachal Tourism and State Transport Corporation along with J&K SRTC and several other travel companies run regular bus service to Leh.

Train : The closest railway station is Jammu, there are regular train services from Delhi and many other cities to Jammu railway station, from Jammu you can take buses or taxi ride to Srinagar and then to Leh. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to to Drass is around 60 kms.to west of kargil in Ladakh.If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

Air : Nearest Airport is Leh Airport .The following airlines (Kingfisher, Jet Airways, and Air India) operate regular flights to Leh from Delhi, Jammu and Srinagar. The duration of Delhi-Leh flight is just an hour long. Better booked the air-tickets before 2 or 3 months in advance because during May to October tickets prices are very high due to heavy tourist influx. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to drass from Leh. If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

Others : Truck : Trucks often stop for hitchhikers, who are usually expected to pay half the bus fare, bargaining may be necessary. They are slower than the buses and sometimes stop for long periods to unload cargo.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry woolan cloths, Camera etc.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Ladakh is one of the safest parts of India, and the most basic precautions are enough to keep you and your possessions safe. Most of the region is dotted with military cantonments every 50-80 kms, but mainly because of its strategic position on international border between India and China. The army plays major part in rescue and aid efforts and that is why you will require to produce identification documents or written permission from local authorities before entering some remote places.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room : 100
• Fire Station : 101
• Ambulance : 102/108

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Drang-Drung Glacier

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Pangong lake

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Sight Address : Brokpa community people situated at Dha-Hanu valley about 163 km southwest of Leh in Ladakh. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Brokpa Community are a small community of Dard people residing in the Dha-Hanu valley. The main attraction in Dha Hanu valley is getting a chance to see the Brokpa community which is believed to the last race of Aryans. With their pure Aryan features, these people seemed to have preserved their racial purity from many centuries. The culture and religious practices by them are quite similar to the ancient pre-Buddhist religion, called as Bon-Chos. Besides this community, one can also enjoy the divine and natural beauty of Dha Hanu valley.

Brokpa Community Lady

HistoryEdit

Brokpa are a small community of Dard people residing in the Dha-Hanu valley about 163 km southwest of Leh in Ladakh. They are thought by some to be the purest descendants of the ancient Indo-Europeans.[1][2]Minaro is an alternate ethnic name. ‘Brokpa’ is the name given by the Ladakhi for the people.The traditional Brokpa diet based on locally grown foods such as barley and hardy wheat prepared most often as tsampa/sattu (roasted flour). It takes in different ways. Other important foods include potatoes, radishes, turnips, and Gur-Gur Cha, a brewed tea made of black tea, butter and salt. Dairy and poultry sources are out of menu because of religious taboos. Brokpa takes three meals a day; Chin-nana (Breakfast); Beh (Lunch) and Ganzang (Dinner). Brokpa vary with respect to the amount of meat (mainly mutton) that they eat. Household’s economic position decides the consumption of meat. It is only during festivals and rituals all have greater access to mutton.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

June to October.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

N.A.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : N.A. Edit

Dress Require: No

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road.Drass is around 60 Kms. to the west of Kargil on the road to Srinagar.and is easily accessible by taxis from leh & srinagar within 2 hrs.

BUS : Drass is around 60 Kms. to the west of Kargil on the road to Srinagar. There is a regular bus service run by J&K SRTC from Leh and Kargil for Padum with stops at various point in Suru and Zanskar Valley.Leh-Kargil-Padum buses run approximately thrice weekly, supposedly departing Kargil bus station around 1am
but timetables are infamously idiosyncratic. Consider gathering a group and hiring a jeep to
Padum (Rs10,000, 14 hours): start before dawn or consider overnighting at Rangdum. Doublecheck that your driver has Zanskar-endorsed permits from the drivers’ cooperative.

Train : The closest railway station is Jammu, there are regular train services from Delhi and many other cities to Jammu railway station, from Jammu you can take buses or taxi ride to Srinagar and then to Leh. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to to Drass is around 60 kms.to west of kargil in Ladakh.If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

Air : Nearest Airport is Leh Airport .The following airlines (Kingfisher, Jet Airways, and Air India) operate regular flights to Leh from Delhi, Jammu and Srinagar. The duration of Delhi-Leh flight is just an hour long. Better booked the air-tickets before 2 or 3 months in advance because during May to October tickets prices are very high due to heavy tourist influx. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to drass from Leh. If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

Others : Truck : Trucks often stop for hitchhikers, who are usually expected to pay half the bus fare, bargaining may be necessary. They are slower than the buses and sometimes stop for long periods to unload cargo.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Woolan cloths, Camera etc.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Ladakh is one of the safest parts of India, and the most basic precautions are enough to keep you and your possessions safe. Most of the region is dotted with military cantonments every 50-80 kms, but mainly because of its strategic position on international border between India and China. The army plays major part in rescue and aid efforts and that is why you will require to produce identification documents or written permission from local authorities before entering some remote places.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room : 100
• Fire Station : 101
• Ambulance : 102/108

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Drang-Drung Glacier

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Drass

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Sight Address : Dha and Hanu are two villages situated in the Dhahanu valley, about 163 km southwest of Leh in Ladakh. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Dha hanu, being on lower altitude is warmer than Leh and many fruits and vegetable grown here. The valley in the main settlement of the Dards in Ladakh called Drokpa or sometimes pronounced Brokpa. The Dards of Dah Hanu are nominally Buddhist but also worship their own Pantheon of gods. They have an Indo-European appearance in contrast to the predominant Tibeto-Mongol inhabitants of Ladakh. They are believed to the descendent of pure Aryan race, migrated to this area via Gilgit around 1000 year ago from Central Asia. They live in very primitive conditions even when judged by the standards of Ladakh. The Drokpa or sometime Brokpa is a Dardic community residing in the Dha-Hanu valley in Ladakh. They speak an archiac Shina language.
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Dhanu valley, ladakh

HistoryEdit

Dha and Hanu village are settlements of Drokpa or Brokpa community in Ladakh. Renowned as ‘the Land of Aryans’, The village is located about 163 km northwest of Leh at the confluence of rivers Shyok and Indus in Kargil region in Jammu and Kashmir. According to popular belief, the Brokpas were part of the army of Alexander the Great and came to the region over two thousand years ago. The Brokpas reside in five villages; however, tourists are allowed only in two villages – Dha and Hanu. Besides tourists, the villages also attract anthropologists. The custom of marrying within the community has ensured the Brokpas have retained their distinctive features. Brokpa have fair complexion and blue coloured eyes. The custom of marrying within the community has, however, limited the population of Brokpas. The community hardly numbers over 2000. Drokpa or Brokpa community is racially and culturally distinct from the common Ladakhis. The community has a unique sense of dressing. The community especially women makes it a practice to wear flowers on their hats. The practice has earned them the sobriquet of flower women of Ladakh. The community also practices polyandry. Unlike rest of Ladakh which is predominantly Buddhist, Brokpas are animist and follow the Bon religion. They consider Ibex as sacred animal. The Brokpa people have preserved their traditions and rituals over the ages.
The villages of the Brokpas are also famous for their scenic splendour. Unlike the spartan landscape of Ladakh, the Brokpa villages have more green cover. Temperature in the villages is also higher than in other parts of Ladakh which has also led to the thriving vegetation. Temperature during summer reaches up to 40 degree Celsius. Isolated from the modern world, the community mainly thrives on horticulture. Apricot and apples are the main crops. Apricots, especially from Dha, are renowned for their sweetness. The apricot stones are used for producing oil.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction.

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

June to October.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

4-5 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : N.A. Edit

Dress Require: No

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road.Dha and Hanu are two villages situated in the Dhahanu valley, about 163 km southwest of Leh and is easily accessible by taxis from leh within 3-4 hrs.

BUS : Himachal Tourism and State Transport Corporation along with J&K SRTC and several other travel companies run regular bus service to Leh. From Leh you can take bus to the Dha and Hanu situated in the Dhahanu valley, about 163 km southwest of Leh in Ladakh.

Train : The closest railway station is Jammu, there are regular train services from Delhi and many other cities to Jammu railway station, from Jammu you can take buses or taxi ride to Srinagar and then to Leh. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to to Dha and Hanu is about 163 km southwest of Leh in Ladakh.If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

Air : Nearest Airport is Leh Airport .The following airlines (Kingfisher, Jet Airways, and Air India) operate regular flights to Leh from Delhi, Jammu and Srinagar. The duration of Delhi-Leh flight is just an hour long. Better booked the air-tickets before 2 or 3 months in advance because during May to October tickets prices are very high due to heavy tourist influx. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to dha hanu valley from Leh. If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

Others : Truck : Trucks often stop for hitchhikers, who are usually expected to pay half the bus fare, bargaining may be necessary. They are slower than the buses and sometimes stop for long periods to unload cargo.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry your own food & plenty of drinking water.
• Carry woolan cloths,camera etc.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Ladakh is one of the safest parts of India, and the most basic precautions are enough to keep you and your possessions safe. Most of the region is dotted with military cantonments every 50-80 kms, but mainly because of its strategic position on international border between India and China. The army plays major part in rescue and aid efforts and that is why you will require to produce identification documents or written permission from local authorities before entering some remote places.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room : 100
• Fire Station : 101
• Ambulance : 102/108

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Sight Address : Lotsawa La-khang, a Buddhist temple located in Alchi village in Leh district near to Manjushri temple. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Lotsawa La-khang, a Buddhist temple located in Alchi village in Leh district is one of the temples dedicated to the great translator Rinchen Zangpo. The temple houses the image of Shakyamuni, the sage from the Sakya clan and to its right a small droopy-eared image of Rinchen Zangpo is also visible. The temple’s walls decorated with paintings of Shakyamuni are beautiful.

Lotsawa Lha-Khang

HistoryEdit

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Must SeeEdit

Attraction.

Visiting TimeEdit

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Closed OnEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

June to October.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : N.A. Edit

Dress Require: No

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Alchi Resort Leh-Ladakh ; Alchi Village,Leh-ladakh,jammu kashmir,india. ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Food Serve –  Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road.Alchi is a village situated 70 km west from the capital in Leh.and is easily accessible by taxis from leh.

BUS : Alchi is connected to Leh through regular buses.Himachal Tourism and State Transport Corporation along with J&K SRTC and several other travel companies run regular bus service to Leh.The Alchi-Manali road is one of the two major road networks that connect this place with the rest of India. This is the world’s second highest motorable road, reaching 5328 m at Taglang La. The road is usually open between the months of June and mid-October.

Train : The closest railway station is Jammu, there are regular train services from Delhi and many other cities to Jammu railway station, from Jammu you can take buses or taxi ride to Srinagar and then to Leh. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to to the alchi is 70km west to leh .If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

Air : Nearest Airport is Leh Airport is 41 km from alchi,which can be reached by either bus or taxi. Alliance Air flights connect Leh with Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu, and Srinagar through regular flights.

Others : Truck : Trucks often stop for hitchhikers, who are usually expected to pay half the bus fare, bargaining may be necessary. They are slower than the buses and sometimes stop for long periods to unload cargo.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry woolan cloths, Camera etc.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Ladakh is one of the safest parts of India, and the most basic precautions are enough to keep you and your possessions safe. Most of the region is dotted with military cantonments every 50-80 kms, but mainly because of its strategic position on international border between India and China. The army plays major part in rescue and aid efforts and that is why you will require to produce identification documents or written permission from local authorities before entering some remote places.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room : 100
• Fire Station : 101
• Ambulance : 102/108

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Sight Address : Manjushri Lha-Khang is located close to Lotsawa La-khang, in Alchi village in Leh district is the temple of Manjushri. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Manjushri Lha-Khang temple is located close Lotsawa La-khang, to Alchi village in Leh district. The temple is also known as Jampe Lhakhang and is said to have built in 12th century. This square shrine houses four images of Manjushri, an illustrious Bodhisattva. The murals of the temple follow the theme of the Thousand Buddhas, while Goddesses and guardians dominate the wall space.

Manjushri lha khang

HistoryEdit

N.A.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

June to October.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : N.A. Edit

Dress Require: No

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Alchi Resort Leh-Ladakh ; Alchi Village,Leh-ladakh,jammu kashmir,india. ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Food Serve –  Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road.Alchi is a village situated 70 km west from the capital in Leh.and is easily accessible by taxis from leh.

BUS : Alchi is connected to Leh through regular buses.Himachal Tourism and State Transport Corporation along with J&K SRTC and several other travel companies run regular bus service to Leh.The Alchi-Manali road is one of the two major road networks that connect this place with the rest of India. This is the world’s second highest motorable road, reaching 5328 m at Taglang La. The road is usually open between the months of June and mid-October.

Train : The closest railway station is Jammu, there are regular train services from Delhi and many other cities to Jammu railway station, from Jammu you can take buses or taxi ride to Srinagar and then to Leh. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to to the alchi is 70km west to leh .If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

Air : Nearest Airport is Leh Airport is 41 km from alchi,which can be reached by either bus or taxi. Alliance Air flights connect Leh with Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu, and Srinagar through regular flights.

Others : Truck : Trucks often stop for hitchhikers, who are usually expected to pay half the bus fare, bargaining may be necessary. They are slower than the buses and sometimes stop for long periods to unload cargo.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry woolan cloths, Camera etc.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Ladakh is one of the safest parts of India, and the most basic precautions are enough to keep you and your possessions safe. Most of the region is dotted with military cantonments every 50-80 kms, but mainly because of its strategic position on international border between India and China. The army plays major part in rescue and aid efforts and that is why you will require to produce identification documents or written permission from local authorities before entering some remote places.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room : 100
• Fire Station : 101
• Ambulance : 102/108

Gallery

India / Jammu & Kashmir/ Ladakh/ Ladakh

Sight Address : Sham trek is located on the left of the Du-khang it is placed inside the alchi monastery. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Sham Trek is one of the very famouse trek through the famous Apricot Valley of Ladakh. This trek is known as Sham Trek or Apricot Valley Trek. Exotic Buddhist Monasteries reflects one of the pure surviving Tibetan Buddhism. see the 1000 year old Magnificent Murals & wall paintings of Alchi Monastery. Explore Leh – the once center of Silk Route Trade. This is an easy trek for any one interested in exploring the the trek in interiors of Ladakh without talking too much pain. Places on the way of this tour are Leh, Yangthang, Ang, Khaltse, Alchi, Leh.

Sham Trek

HistoryEdit

Around 125 kms. west of Leh, on a spectacularly beautiful road, lies the earliest surviving monastery of Ladakh, known as Yung-drung or the Swastika. The Gonpa is remarkably built on sand stone and dates to the 11th Century. The monastery has a remarkable history and the surrounding area presents an interesting topography that is spread with yellow loess formation. The Alchi monastery lies 69 kms. west of Leh, the most famous and largest of all the Gonpa built by Rinchen Zangpo in 11th Century. The monastery houses some of the best murals and frescoes representing the Kashmiri style of Buddhist iconography. Each monastery in Ladakh is distinct in itself and for those who wish to experience the uniqueness of Ladakhi monasteries this is an ideal opportunity.

Must SeeEdit

Popular.

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

June to October.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

N.A.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : N.A. Edit

Dress Require: No

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Alchi Resort Leh-Ladakh ;  Alchi Village,Leh-ladakh,jammu kashmir,india. ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Food Serve –  Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road.Alchi is a village situated 70 km west from the capital in Leh.and is easily accessible by taxis from leh.

BUS : Alchi is connected to Leh through regular buses.Himachal Tourism and State Transport Corporation along with J&K SRTC and several other travel companies run regular bus service to Leh.The Alchi-Manali road is one of the two major road networks that connect this place with the rest of India. This is the world’s second highest motorable road, reaching 5328 m at Taglang La. The road is usually open between the months of June and mid-October.

Train : The closest railway station is Jammu, there are regular train services from Delhi and many other cities to Jammu railway station, from Jammu you can take buses or taxi ride to Srinagar and then to Leh. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to to the alchi is 70km west to leh .If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

Air : Nearest Airport is Leh Airport is 41 km from alchi,which can be reached by either bus or taxi. Alliance Air flights connect Leh with Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu, and Srinagar through regular flights.

Others : Truck : Trucks often stop for hitchhikers, who are usually expected to pay half the bus fare, bargaining may be necessary. They are slower than the buses and sometimes stop for long periods to unload cargo.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry woolan cloths, Camera etc.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Ladakh is one of the safest parts of India, and the most basic precautions are enough to keep you and your possessions safe. Most of the region is dotted with military cantonments every 50-80 kms, but mainly because of its strategic position on international border between India and China. The army plays major part in rescue and aid efforts and that is why you will require to produce identification documents or written permission from local authorities before entering some remote places.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room : 100
• Fire Station : 101
• Ambulance : 102/108

Gallery

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Drang-Drung Glacier

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Drass

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India / Jammu & Kashmir/ Ladakh/ Ladakh

Sight Address : Du-Khang, the main temple, placed inside the Alchi Monastery in leh.it is 70 km west from leh. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Du-Khang, the main temple, placed inside the Alchi Monastery is also known as the assembly hall. It is Alchi’s largest and oldest structure dating back to late 11th century and is mainly used by monks for ceremonies. The main centerpiece here is the image of Vairochana. The walls of the temple, dedicated to panch tathgats are painted with six different mandalas centering on Vairochana. Along with various Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Goddess, fierce divinities and guardian of dharmas, there are also lesser divinities around the mandalas.

Inside view in du khang

HistoryEdit

Du-Khang entering, the one immediately notices the glassed-in sanctuary opposite the entrance. The central statue is Amitabha (the Boundless Light Buddha or Buddha of the West) and to the left are statues of a large Avalokitesvara with 1,000 arms, which symbolize his enormous strength, and various lamas of the red-hat sect. To the right of the central statue are images of Tilopa (a founder of the red-hat sect) and Maitreya. In the background the statues portray (from the left) Sakyamuni (the Historical Buddha), Vairocana (the Teaching Buddha) and Maitreya. The walls of the Dukhang are decorated with murals of Vajradhara (a Buddha manifestation), the Five Buddhas (Vairocana and the Supreme Buddhas of the Four Directions) and small paintings of the Thousand Buddhas in the background. Hanging on the columns on the right side of the Dukhang is an enormous rolled-up thanka. This thanka, embroidered with depictions of all the guardian divinities, is unfurled during the Phyang festival, usually in August, and is four stories high when completely unrolled. After exiting the Dukhang turn to the left and walk along the pathway until you reach the next left turn, to the Gonkhang. This temple is dedicated to Mahakala the “Great and Black One”, the fiercest guardian divinity in the Buddhist pantheon of Gods. The statues at the front of the temple are of Mahakala flanked by four statues of his various manifestations. The faces of these statues are covered with cloth and only displayed to the public once a year during the Phyang festival. The pillars in this temple are partially covered with tiger hides that were presented by an official of Kind Jamying Namgyal to Phyang gompa in 1595.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A.

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

June to October.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning , Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1-2 hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

Kids Rs. : N.A.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : N.A. Edit

Dress Require: No

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

• Alchi Resort Leh-Ladakh ;  Alchi Village, Leh-ladakh,jammu kashmir,india. ; Ph/M –  N.A. ; Food Serve –  Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road. Alchi is a village situated 70 km west from the capital in Leh.and is easily accessible by taxis from leh.

BUS : Alchi is connected to Leh through regular buses.Himachal Tourism and State Transport Corporation along with J&K SRTC and several other travel companies run regular bus service to Leh.The Alchi-Manali road is one of the two major road networks that connect this place with the rest of India. This is the world’s second highest motorable road, reaching 5328 m at Taglang La. The road is usually open between the months of June and mid-October.

Train : The closest railway station is Jammu, there are regular train services from Delhi and many other cities to Jammu railway station, from Jammu you can take buses or taxi ride to Srinagar and then to Leh. From Leh you can take bus or taxi to to the alchi is 70km west to leh .If you are for more adventures you can also rent bikes, available on rent in Leh and will cost you anywhere between rupees 600 a day for an Enfield to rupees 300 for others.

Air : Nearest Airport is Leh Airport is 41 km from alchi,which can be reached by either bus or taxi. Alliance Air flights connect Leh with Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu, and Srinagar through regular flights.

Others : Truck : Trucks often stop for hitchhikers, who are usually expected to pay half the bus fare, bargaining may be necessary. They are slower than the buses and sometimes stop for long periods to unload cargo.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry woolan cloths, Camera etc.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Ladakh is one of the safest parts of India, and the most basic precautions are enough to keep you and your possessions safe. Most of the region is dotted with military cantonments every 50-80 kms, but mainly because of its strategic position on international border between India and China. The army plays major part in rescue and aid efforts and that is why you will require to produce identification documents or written permission from local authorities before entering some remote places.

HelplineEdit

• Police Control Room : 100
• Fire Station : 101
• Ambulance : 102/108

Gallery

View All Sight of Ladakh... Click Here

Drang-Drung Glacier

Details

Pangong lake

Details

Drass

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