Secrets about Leh Ladakh you didn't know about
Secrets about Leh Ladakh you didn't know about
12Mar

Secrets about Leh Ladakh you didn't know about

Neera Singh15 Comments
The ladakh region in Himalayas always attracted lot of tourists and visitors. WhLadakh recently become the most visited place after being spotted. in Bollywood movies like 3 idiot, Bajrangi bhaijan, Tubelight, Race 3 etc.

But do you know why it become famous overnight. Its sheer beauty, blue skies, snow tipped mountains have been calling out to people. Also for the fact that it has been one of the most famous landmarks on social media like Facebook & Instagram feed.

However, no matter how popular a place or region, there are always some secrets that are yet to be revealed. Here are just a few of them about Ladakh:

1. You can spot the wild cats:-

Want to spot the elusive snow leopard While the biting cold and sub-zero temperature may deter you off from a trip, this is actually the best time to spot these wild cats. As the wild goats make way to the valley for food, snow-leopards follow their trail to hunt them. You will need pounds of patience, but when you do spot one, it will be worth your time.



2. Home to the rare Tibetan Gazelle:-

Apart from the mysterious snow leopards, you can also spot the rare Tibetan Gazelle or Chiru. These animals were hunted for their fine wool that was used to make shawls. There are only 75,000 of these left in the wild. It?s not just the gazelles and leopards that call Ladakh home. There are many endangered species that can still be found in Ladakh.

3. Ladakh is actually a desert ? Lesser Known Fact About Ladakh:-

This is one aspect about Ladakh that most people do not know. Would you believe it if we told you that Ladakh is actually a desert, Due to the high peaks of the mountains, a rain shadow has been created here which denies entry to monsoon clouds. This means that there is no rainfall here and the water that they get is from snowfall that the region experiences during winter.

4. Ladakh is a great place for bird watching:-

Though Ladakh is a desert, you will still find over 225 types of birds here. The marshes of Ladakh are a good breeding ground for migratory birds.
Ladakh is a desert, but it is still over 225 species of birds such as finches, robins, redstarts and Hoopoe are found here in abundance. It never ceases to amaze the tourists who venture this far up that the region could retain so much of its natural beauty.



5. Highest saltwater lake is located in Ladakh:-

Remember the lake in the movie 3 Idiots That's the Pangong Lake and it is the highest salt water lake in the world, at 14270 Feet! the lake is divided between India & China. Situated at a height of about 4,350 m (14,270 ft). It is 134 km (83 mi) long and extends from India to China. Approximately 60% of the length of the lake lies in China.

The lake is in the process of being identified under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland of international importance. This will be the first trans-boundary wetland in South Asia under the convention.

6. Phugtal Monastery resembles a honeycomb:-

The Phugtal Monastery which lies camouflaged by the caves was formed 2500 years ago and is accessible only by foot. When you look at, it would resemble a honeycomb in the mountains, thanks to its indigenous structure.

7. Korzok:-

The highest cultivated land in the world is at Korzok, on the banks of Tso Moriri Lake. The Changpas or herdsmen who live here grow barley, oats, and vegetables.

8. Ladakh is a great place to watch the stars:-

Ladakh is also home to one of the world?s highest sites for optical, infrared and gamma-ray telescopes, standing tall at 14764 feet. Thanks to the pollution free and clear skies, Ladakh is a great spot if you love watching the stars.


9. There are about 33 known monasteries in Ladakh:-

The Lamayuru Monastery is the oldest and largest existing gompa in Ladakh. It has housed about 400 monks at one time.

10. Locals have sighted UFOs:-

An interesting fact about Ladakh is that many locals claim that there is a secret UFO base Kongka La pass in the Himalayas and that locals have sighted objects hovering near the slopes of the mountains. Sounds like a story out of Ripley's Believe it or not!

To explore these amazing places of Ladakh, opt for the best Ladakh Holiday Packages to make your vacation unforgettable.

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