Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh Features

Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh Features

• Top Reasons to Go to Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh
  

  The Himalayas: This massive mountain range is home to the planet's 100 or so highest peaks, and a journey to these regions provides great ringside... read more

• Ladakh Shopping
  

  On the prowl for handicrafts and other items? Ladakh has a wealth of good things to buy. You can pick up handwoven woolen carpets, with dragon... read more

• Everyday Holiness
  

  The Dalai Lama waves from his vehicle when he's being driven through Dharamshala. He has a "delightful, infectious laugh, a little like a child,"... read more

• The Ladakh Kingdom's Rise and Fall
  

  Ladakh has existed as an independent kingdom off and on through its tumultous history. In the 7th century an invading Tibetan warlord kept Ladakh... read more

• Pangong Lake
  

  A memorable 4½-hour, 150-km (93-mi) drive east from Leh across an unforgiving landscape takes you to a stunning jewel of a lake on India's... read more

• Padam
  

  About 270 km (169 mi) southwest of Leh, Padam sits in the vast, high-altitude Zanskar Valley, ringed by mountains, with the Karsha Gompa perched... read more

• Eye-Popping Drive: Shimla-Manali
  

  After spending two to four days in the Shimla area, consider driving on to Manali via Mandi and Kullu—this trip (260 km) takes about six... read more