Ladhak is truly incredible

Ladhak is also known as ‘’little Tibet’’ as it lies across the Himalayan and situation on the Tibetan plateau plus the clear Tibetan influence in the Ladakhi’s customs, religion and so on.  Ladhak is also known as ‘’the last Shangri La’’ or ‘’the moonland’’. Ladhak was given moonland because of its similarity with moon, a barren, grey-brown landscape, utterly devoid of vegetation but these days without any problem you can find green everywhere. Plantation has been done every space they could fine, that’s why you have put Ladhak in genius world record by planting in such altitude.

Chamday Monastery

“Until the 10^th century Ladhak was regarded as a province of Tibet, where Buddhism was the dominant religion. With the collapse of the Tibetan empire the border regions became independent kingdoms under local rulers. At the time Ladhak was conquered by Palgyi-Gon, who came from the Tibetan royal family” mention by Margret and Rolf Schettler.

Leh

Geographically Ladhak is similar to  Mustang (Nepal), crystal sky, sandy hills, hot sun, cold wind and so on….But what makes me so especial about Ladhak is…not that damn advance technology but the rich pilgrimage site and magnificent historical palaces. The palaces were built on the higher ground and the monasteries were built in the remote as it has to be. Monasteries or gompa, the exact meaning of gompa is wilderness area or away from town or village.  

When I reached Leh (the capital of ladhak) I feel nothing especial….I thought I am at city….that’s all …nothing more, even thou geographically and environmentally I am standing at the last Shangri La…It’s not like, Ladhak is dirty and stinky. It’s unfair to judge according to my taste. I was holding too big expectation that’s why I feel nothing special about Leh.  Leh has transform like other modern city. 

When I visited the villages like Hemis, Stok…I feel completely different and my heart keeping arguing me “why don’t you choose to spend time here rather than at damn Leh” the more, I spend the more I desire to hold it. The sound of flowing mountain water, the birds singing and the peace environment have provide me so much relax and joyous. I saw the field blossoming with yellow flower and the dark green leaves dance happily with the cool mountain breeze and the melody of bird singing.

In Serthi 

Ladhak is such a magical place that, the more you visit the more you desire…the pleasure, joyous, excitement, eagerness never fade away even you visit the same place twice or thrice….there is always something marvelous about the local people and their generously and kindness. The structure and the lifestyle of local people teach us certain knowledge….like being satisfied with what one have or had, they give happiness as first priority rather than damn shit money, honesty, meaning of simple life and so on. I don’t think, whether my statement makes sense or not but I am sure, it makes sense to those who have had visited incredible Ladhak.

If you have problem with altitude then you better choose to stay rather than going there for trouble….Leh stands at an altitude of 11,500 ft above sea level and you might get trouble with latitude sickness. I heard lot of old and young people getting problem with the breathing.

June to September is the best duration to trek or visit as in early June, snow still sparking like a diamond and chill wind make you shiver. By start of july, you can manage with summer clothes as well…but most importantly you need sun cream, hat and sunglass. The higher you are the brighter the sun is.

Have a good day…and if you need more information about Ladhak..i be happy to inform you….