Ladakh – A Heaven On Earth

Surrounded by rock, caressed by wind, embedded in stillness, the picturesque Ladakh landscape is truly awe-inspiring. The magnificent opulence of the formidable Himalayas makes you wonder if it’s real or just a giant picture post-card. Ladakh – an Indian plateau – with the highest altitude is nestled safely within the Himalayan and Karakoram ranges. The Indus river flowing merrily through Ladakh infuses life and hope into its civilization. The lush greenery around its bank seems to wake you up from your reverie. White clouds engulfing the mountains are reflected in the crystal clear water. The green valley silently bears testimony to Nature’s endless bounty. Snow-covered, slippery roads, barren mountain ranges and serene, sparkling streams – all embellish Ladakh’s landscape. With high altitude comes low oxygen concentration making you gasp intermittently. Yet Ladakh is a Heaven on Earth. The frigid wind mercilessly cuts through your bones and causes goose-bumps to form all over the skin. Yet Ladakh is a Heaven on Earth. A nature lover’s paradise, a photographer’s obsession, an artist’s inspiration, a traveller’s cynosure, Ladakh is all these and more. Ladakh is truly a heaven on Earth. 22 June 2010 5: 10 pm