Overview

The famous Ladakh Festival have been organized on a large scale is now a regular tourist event on the tourist calendar. With new schemes to promote tourism to the Ladakh region. Including opening up of inner line areas such as the beautiful Pangong Tso lake on the Indo-China border, Baima, whose villagers trace their descent to the early Aryan settlers and Nubra Valley which is situated near the strategic Siachen glacier on the Indo-Pak border. With the Ladakh festival, adventure tourism will figure prominently in the tourism package. River rafting expedition along the 26-kilometre stretch from Fhey to Nimo along the mighty Indus River is a thrilling experience. It the highest point where river rafting is possible in the world.

From high altitude and mountains make it an ideal spot for paragliding, mountaineering, trekking and even skiing. The Ladakhis are keen sportsmen and archery contests are frequently arranged at the village level, which draws all aspiring marksmen. Famous popular game, polo, is played with great gusto reminiscent of the Mongol horsemen. Game is far removed from the watered down version seen in today’s polo circuits.