Ladakh is a region in the Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir. On August 5th, 2019, the upper house of India's parliament, the Rajya Sabha, passed a bill that will reconstitute Ladakh as a Union territory, separate from the rest of Jammu and Kashmir.

It currently extends from the Siachen Glacier in the Karakoram range to the Great Himalayas to the south. Ladakh is famous for its distinct mountain beauty and culture. The best time to visit is from June until September.

Latest statistics on Ladakh population at around 2.80 Lakh.

Ladakh's major language is Ladakhi(also called Bhoti or Bhodi)it is alike to Balti, other languages are spoken in Kargil and Gilgit Baltistan two languages are very good.

The Indus River is the backbone of Ladakh, Shey, Leh, Basgo, and Tingmosagang are close to this river. After the Indo-Pak War of 1947, the stretch of the Indus flowing through Ladakh became the only river, that still flows through India. The river flowing this region is endowed with vast hydropower potential. Solar and Wind power potential are also substantial.






In the past, Ladhak was important for trade. It was where several important trade routes met. China closed the border with Tibet in the 1960s, and since then international trade has suffered, tourism is the main source of income for Ladakh’s economy since about 1974.

The largest town in Ladakh is Leh, followed by Kargil and it is one of the few remaining places in South Asia where Buddhism is very strong.

People of this region have a cheerful nature and are loving. The demographics of this region are 46% of this area are Buddhist, 48% are Muslims and the rest 6% are Hindu.



The appearance and the dressing style are more like Tibet and Central Asia than in India. They look so good in their style.



The most prominent food taken by them is Thulpa(Noodle Soup) and Tsampa, known in Ladakhi as Ngampe(roasted barley four).




Some Centuries ago this Ladakhi’s migrated from Tibet. They traditionally lead a nomadic pastoral life. About 905 people depend on agriculture. Barley, Wheat, Peas, rapeseed, and beans are the main agricultural products. Apples and Apricots are grown in warmer regions.

Another occupation of the people is Sheep-rearing, the herdsmen are called Chang-pas. They rear long-haired goats and sheep from whose under-fleece is famous for Kashmiri Pashmina shawls are made.



Traditional music includes the instruments Surna(Shenai) and Daman(Drum). The most popular sport in Ladakh is Ice Hockey which is played on natural generally mid-December through mid-February.

Vegetation is extremely sparse in Ladakh except along streambeds and wetlands on high slopes and irrigated places about 1250 plant species, including crops, were reported from Ladakh.

Playing polo on fast-racing ponies is the most popular entertainment in Ladakh.

Ladakh is also rich in minerals like gold, copper, semi-precious stones.



Ladakh also offers the thrill of trekking and adventure to experienced mountain climbers with treks such as the Chadar Trek (also known as the frozen Zanskar river trek) and the Stok Kangri Trek (elevation 6,153 m (20, 182 ft) where mountaineers experience climbing the highest range in the Stok Range of the Himalayas in northwest India.



Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust was formed in 2000 as the Indian branch of the Snow Leopard Conservancy. It became an Independent Organization in 2003. This organization also conducts ecological research on snow leopards.


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