Ladakh (/ ləˈdɑːk /) [10] is a region administered by India as a union territory [1] and constitutes an eastern portion of the larger Kashmir region that has been the subject of a dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947 and India and China since 1959. [2] .

Mar 5, 2025 · Ladakh is a union territory of India, located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent in the vicinity of the Karakoram and westernmost Himalayan mountain ranges.

Mar 5, 2025 · Ladakh is a large area of the northern and eastern Kashmir region of the northwestern Indian subcontinent and one of the highest regions of the world. Administratively, Ladakh is divided between Pakistan (northwest) and India (southeast); in addition, China administers portions of northeastern Ladakh.

Ladakh ("land of high passes ") is a Union Territory in northern India. It is located between the Karakoram mountain range in the north and the main Himalayas to the south.

Inhabited by people of Indo-Aryan and Tibetan descent, the region stands as one of the most sparsely populated regions in Kashmir. A remarkable region for many reasons, Ladakh is an area that has its own unique history, culture, and traditions, yet has been caught between the major powers of the area, China, India, Afghanistan, Tibet and, Pakistan.

Ladakh was an independent kingdom for nine centuries, influenced by Tibet and the neighbouring Muslim region. Linguistically, Ladakhi is very closely related to Tibetan.

Pangong Lake, situated at a height of almost 4,350m, is the world's highest saltwater lake. Its water, which seems to be dyed in blue, stand in stark contrast to the arid mountains surrounding it. Extending to almost 160km, one-third of the Pangong …

Nov 6, 2024 · In the Himalayas of northern India, Ladakh is a land of jagged peaks and sprawling desert, where ancient monasteries are draped in prayer flags and Buddhist monks share words of wisdom with ...

Ladakh (/ ləˈdɑːk /) is a region administered by India as a union territory and constitutes an eastern portion of the larger Kashmir region that has been the subject of a dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947 and India and China since 1959.

2 days ago · Lamayuru, known as 'The Moon Land of Leh,' mesmerizes visitors with its unique moon-like landscapes formed over millions of years. The village boasts the ancient Lamayuru Monastery and rich ...