| Itinerary
LADAKH - is a mysterious land shrouded in myth and legend.Much of its
ancient history is known only through the mythology of its people as
its written history is of very recent origin.Known for centuries as the
'land of passes'.
Ladakh was described by Fa-hian, who travelled across its inhospitable terrain in 399 A.D. as 'The land where snow never melts and only corn ripens'.
The most attractive features of the landscape of Leh are the Buddhist
Gompas (monoasteries).The Gompas are situated on the highest points of
the mountain spurs or sprawl over cliffsides,located in vicinity of
villages and provide focus for the faith of Buddhists.
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