India /Jammu and Kashmir /Ladakh /Tso Moriri Tso Moriri lake in Changthang region of Ladakh is one of the most beautiful, calm and sacred (for ladakhis) high altitude lakes in India. In fact, it is the largest high altitude lake in India that is entirely in Indian Territory. This beautiful blue pallet lake is about […]
India /Jammu and Kashmir /Ladakh /Tso Kar The Tso Kar or Tsho kar, known for its size and depth, is a fluctuating salt lake situated in Rapshu in the southern part of Ladakh in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Tso Kar Lake is approximately 45 km northwest of the Tso Moriri Lake at […]
India /Jammu and Kashmir /Kargil /Zanskar Zanskar stands as a lost land with its perfidious countryside and a rigid life style. A part of Kargil district, the place is rich in pungent, therapeutic foliage and aromatic plants. Having divided in to three sub-regions of Sham, Stod and Lungnak, Zanskar is a haven of thriving Buddhist […]
India /Jammu and Kashmir /Poonch /Poonch Poonch is a town in the state of Jammu and Kashmir and it is located in the Poonch district. It is an old city and there are records about the place dating back to the 7th century. The Poonch Valley is distinct from the Kashmir Valley and there are […]
India /Jammu and Kashmir /Leh /Pangong The region of Pangong, also called as Pangong Tso, is located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. This is a very peaceful place that is famous among tourists from across the country due to its sheer scenery and breathtaking beauty. The region of Pangong Tso is located […]
India /Jammu and Kashmir /Leh /Nyoma Nyoma or Nyama (also spelled Neoma) is a town located in Leh district of Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The town lies at a distance of 148.7 km from the city of Leh and is about 370 km distance from Srinagar, the capital city of Jammu and Kashmir. […]
India /Jammu and Kashmir /Leh /Nubra Valley The Nubra Valley is scenic place located in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. The valley is located around 150 km from the city of Leh. Perched at a height of 10,000 feet above sea level, it is a popular tourist destination. Travelers are required to obtain an […]
India /Jammu and Kashmir /Kargil /Lamayuru Lamayuru, located in western Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir is an interesting tourist spots of the region. The town is at a distance of 127 km from Leh and houses a spectacular gompa, situated in a very serene setting. Kagyupa Monastery in Lamayuru is one of the oldest Buddhist […]
India /Jammu and Kashmir /Leh /Ladakh Ladakh, popularly known as ‘the Moon Land’, ‘Little Tibet’, and ‘the last Shangri La’ is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India, situated in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The region of Ladakh, has Leh as its capital city. The places of Alchi, Nubra Valley, Hemis, […]
India /Jammu and Kashmir /Kargil / Kargil Kargil is one of the most important districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Located at a distance of 205 km from the capital city, Srinagar, the place served as a battlefield during the India-Pakistan war in 1999. Situated at a height of about 2,704 m, and close proximity to […]