In its heydays of commercial preeminence, Ladakh was one of the most important hubs of the great silk route to the west and the gateway to Tibet from where silk, musk, wool, precious stones reached western shores. Time has eroded that status of this land whose altitude is seldom lower than 3000 M as a gateway for commerce but enhanced its reputation among the travelers of the world as the ' Last Shangri la '.

A verbal description of the landscape would hardly do justice its awe-inspiring character. From the Barley fields and Poplar trees that grow in the depths of the valley to the barren mountain ridges and the towering snow-clad peaks surrounding them. The cerulean sky above the shimmering surface of the Pangong and Tso Marori lakes with their myriad colours is the only constant factor in the scenery here that seems alike and yet so diverse and distinct.

The geography of Ladakh is best described as that of a high altitude desert. Bound by two of the highest mountain ranges in the world; the Himalayas and the Karakorams it seldom sees any rainfall and the terrain for most of the year is inhospitable. But the spirit of the people here is a different matter all together! Their fortitude is as strong as the mountains itself, smiling most of the time with the magical word “ Jullay ” on their lips they make life look simple.

A small note on Jullay - Its difficult to describe, but easy to subscribe to. Say it with a smile and life will begin to look simple in Ladakh.

The ethos of the people here is steeped in Buddhism that can be seen in all walks of life. The land has many a famous monasteries to boast of Lamayuru, Karsha, Thiksey to name a few, but what also catches the visitor are the countless prayer wheels and the millions of flags fluttering in the thin air symbolizing the spirit and zest for life of the people of the land

And what’s in it for us adventurers. Just take the trip, we assure you that all your questions will be answered.