Leh Ladakh
In India's Kashmir area, Ladakh is a union territory. Ladakh, which was previously part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, became a union territory on October 31, 2019. Ladakh is a place unlike any other, stretching from the Siachen Glacier to the main Great Himalayas. Ladakh is recognised as the world's coldest desert, with spectacular vistas. Ladakh is a riot of complex paintings and red-robed monks, with stunning Gompas (Tibetan Buddhist monasteries), fluttering prayer flags, and whitewashed stupas. Only in Ladakh is it reported that a guy sitting in the sun with his feet in the shade may get both sunstroke and frostbite. Ladakh's population are pleasant and open to travellers, with a culture that is comparable to Tibetan culture. Rafting and high-altitude hiking are popular activities in Ladakh. Outside of the summer months, Leh Ladakh is unreachable by road. From October to May, the path passes close together, and the only way to get there is via plane. From January