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Suru Outdoor Fest Is Bringing Two Weeks Of Adventure To Ladakh This September
Suru Outdoor Fest returns to Suru Valley near Kargil this September with bouldering, mountain biking, kayaking, highlining, music, and more
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How The sā Ladakh Biennale Is Reimagining The Art Biennale In The Himalayas
Running from August 1–10 across eight sites, the sā Ladakh Biennale transforms Ladakh's villages, monasteries, and landscapes into the world's highest regenerative land art biennale
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23 Heritage Sites In Ladakh Declared As Protected Monuments
Ladakh has granted protected monument status to 23 heritage sites across Leh and Kargil, including prehistoric petroglyphs, ancient forts, meditation caves, and Buddhist monuments
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Zojila Tunnel Breakthrough Brings Kashmir And Ladakh Closer Than Ever
The Zojila Tunnel marks a major step in connecting Kashmir and Ladakh, cutting through the Himalayas at high altitude. Once complete, it will ease travel across the Zojila Pass, reduce journey time, and end months-long winter isolation in the region
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7 Offbeat Destinations To Visit In Ladakh
Ladakh has more than just Pangong and Leh. These seven offbeat destinations offer raw landscapes, rich culture, and experiences far from the usual tourist trail
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World’s Highest Art Biennale Returns To Ladakh In 2026
Set high in Ladakh at over 3,000 metres, the Sā Ladakh Art Biennale returns in 2026, turning the Himalayan landscape into an open-air exhibition focused on climate, ecology and culture across the Leh–Kargil corridor
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Ladakh Plans High-Altitude ‘Valley Of Flowers’ Project To Boost Tourism
Ladakh is developing Choglamsar and Wari La in Leh as a “Valley of Flowers” to boost tourism and add colour to its cold desert landscape. The project focuses on planting hardy, high-altitude species and is expected to be completed by June 2026
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Sacred Buddha Relics Arrive In Ladakh; Public Viewing Begins On Buddha Purnima
The Piprahwa relics will be exhibited across Ladakh from May 1 to 15, drawing devotees and travellers
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Ladakh Launches Cold Desert Forestry, Food Forest Initiative In Drass
A cold desert urban forestry and food forest initiative has been launched in Drass, Ladakh, to expand green cover, improve soil health and support food security in the high-altitude region where vegetation remains below one per cent
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Leh Airport Jumps To 18 Flights A Day As Ladakh Prepares For Tourist Surge
Leh airport ramps up to 18 daily flights ahead of peak season, linking Ladakh with Delhi, Mumbai, Srinagar and Chandigarh. Charter services and more flights are coming, signalling a major push to revive tourism and local livelihoods
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Ladakh’s Apricot Season 2026: A Festival Across Blooming Valleys
The Apricot Blossom Festival 2026 in Ladakh marks the arrival of spring, when apricot orchards across Leh and Kargil burst into bloom. Villages come alive with music, dance, and food, offering a glimpse into local culture and traditions
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Tourist Arrivals In Ladakh Dip Sharply In 2025, Government Data Reveals
From geopolitical tensions to heavy rainfall, multiple disruptions led to a noticeable fall in tourist arrivals in Ladakh in 2025
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5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Leh In Ladakh, Tremors Felt Across Kashmir
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Leh in Ladakh on Monday morning, sending tremors across parts of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir. No casualties or major damage have been reported so far
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Rare Pallas’s Cat Faces New Peril In Ladakh’s Fragile Wildlands
After a Pallas’s cat was hunted by feral dogs in Ladakh, conservationists are questioning how unchecked canine populations are altering predator–prey balance in one of India’s most sensitive landscapes
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From The Latest Issue: Inside Tar Village, Ladakh’s Timeless Hamlet At India’s Edge
In a forgotten Himalayan valley, Tar Village offers a lesson in slow living and quiet resilience
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Ladakh Through My Eyes: A Young Traveller’s Journey Across India’s High Himalayas
A young NRI traveller recounts her unforgettable journey through Ladakh, from the thin air of Leh to the snowy heights of Khardung La, Pangong’s colour-changing waters, ancient monasteries, starlit camps, and moments that stitched her closer to India
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Passes To Escape Pollution: A Journey Through Ladakh’s Transformative Landscapes
A reflective journey through Ladakh’s shifting landscapes, tracing the stark, stunning stretch from Jispa to Sarchu and Debring while escaping Delhi’s pollution for mountain silence
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BRO Sets New Guinness Record With World’s Highest Motorable Road At 19,400 Feet In Ladakh
BRO has broken its own Guinness World Record by building the world’s highest motorable road at Mig La Pass in Ladakh. Standing at 19,400 feet, the road surpasses Umling La and enhances strategic connectivity
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Leh Protests Turn Violent: BJP Office Torched, Centre-Ladakh Talks On Oct 6—What Travellers Should Know
Massive protests in Leh saw BJP office and police vehicle set on fire. Centre-Ladakh talks resume on October 6. Travellers should avoid protest sites and crowded areas until the situation stabilises
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Ladakh To Open Siachen And Galwan For Tourism, Announces Lieutenant Governor
Plans have been announced to develop Siachen and Galwan Valley into sustainable tourist destinations, aiming to attract global visitors by highlighting the region’s natural beauty and the bravery associated with its frontier areas
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Ladakh Has 68 Per Cent Of India's Snow Leopard Population—Here's Why It Has Captured The Hearts And Minds Of People Everywhere
A recent scientific paper found that Ladakh's snow leopard population numbers around 477. Outlook Traveller spoke to a photographer and a scientist about the importance of the big cat to the Himalayan region
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World Nature Conservation Day 2025: The Untold Story Of Wildlife Revival In A Remote Ladakh Valley
From conflict to coexistence: a social activist from Ladakh shares Markha Valley’s journey to becoming a place where people and wildlife thrive together—so much so that snow leopards can sometimes be seen from rooftops
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Hotel Review: The Grand Dragon, Ladakh
Elevate your Ladakh experience at The Grand Dragon, where luxury and tradition come together in breathtaking harmony
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Ladakh Travel Guide 2025: Places To Visit, Things To Do & Top Stays
From high-altitude lakes and ancient monasteries to epic road trips and boutique stays, here’s your complete guide to experiencing the best of Ladakh in 2025
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Zojila Tunnel To Ladakh: What It Means For Travel To Ladakh And The Fragile Himalayas
Outlook Traveller looks into the challenges that go into building Asia's longest bidirectional tunnel and the environmental impacts of this monumental infrastructural project in the Indian Himalayan Region
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Spotting Himalayan Brown Bears In Ladakh’s Mushkoh Valley: A Unique Homestay Experience In Bear Country
At 3,500 metres above sea level, a bear-watching trip in Mushkoh village in Ladakh becomes a memorable lesson in nature, war, and mountain hospitality
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Ice, Ink, And Identity: Meet Noor Jahan, The Woman Saving Ladakh's Artistic Heritage
Noor Jahan, a national-level ice hockey player, is the founder of Shesrig Ladakh, an independent art conservation initiative in Leh that works in restoring thangkas, murals, manuscripts, and sculptures
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Hotels In Ladakh Offer Free Accommodation To Tourists Stranded Due To Operation Sindoor
In a region that relies on tourism, this collective display of empathy by the industry highlights Ladakh as more than just scenic views; it is a place where humanity and hospitality are deeply ingrained
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Ladakh Now Houses 477 Snow Leopards, Making It One Of The World's Highest Densities Of The Big Cats
A new study reveals that Ladakh is home to 477 snow leopards, making it one of the world's most significant habitats for the elusive big cat and offering a major boost to eco-tourism and conservation in the high Himalayas
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After Pahalgam Terror Attack: Is The Ladakh Tourist Season At Risk?
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, questions arise about the future of tourism in Ladakh. Will this incident affect the flow of visitors to the region?
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Ladakh's Apricot Blossom Festival Blooms Bright
Make your way to Ladakh for the Chuli Mendok Festival in picturesque apricot-growing villages. Immerse in cultural programmes that highlight Ladakhi heritage, pick up handcrafted textiles, jewellery, unique souvenirs, and sample local foods
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Top 8 Animals To Spot In Hemis National Park, Ladakh
Explore the wildlife wonders with our list of the top eight animals to spot in Hemis National Park, from the elusive snow leopard to the Himalayan blue sheep of the region
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