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.
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| Chamday Monastery |
“Until the 10th 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.
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| 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.
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| 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….
