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Seeker's Destination

She is mesmeric, yet dangerous! She can be breathtaking one second, and so daunting the next! A land of magic, mystique that is Ladhak. A land which is encircled by stark awe-inspiring mountains with the cold desert beyond? Ladhak captivates and touches every being. The shy smiles that you see on the faces of the people you meet here, just add to her serene and mystic charm. She evokes a magic spell and carries you on an experience of a lifetime? Ladakh is a discovery waiting to happen. Come! Indulge!
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Tourist office(s):
Dy. Director Tourism
Leh-(Ladakh)
 01982 - 252297, 252095
Tourist Officer
Kargil (Ladakh)
 01985 - 232721, 232266; Fax: 01985-232266
Travel Tips
  • Your physical fitness is important in order to undertake a tour of Ladakh. After reaching, rest for a day and allow your body to get acclimatized to the high altitude. Any feelings of discomfort and nausea must be followed by a period of rest till the feeling subsides.

  • Smoking and drinking should be avoided till you are fully acclimatized.

  • High Altitude Pulmonary Oedema (HAPO) and High Altitude Cerebral Oedema (HACO) are very serious forms of acute mountain sickness.These are life-threatening ailments and require immediate medical attention.

  • Equip yourself with cotton and light woollens in summer and heavy woollens in winter. Heavy jackets and snow boots are musts if visiting in winter.


Language Tips
Ladakhi including Balti/Purgi, Shina or Dardic, Urdu and Hindi are spoken. Some helpful words to know in Ladakhi are:

Hello - Juley
How are you? - Nerang thek ina?
Yes - In
No - Mun
Thank you - Othju
You are welcome - Nerang othju
What is your name? - Khorang meia chi in?
I do not understand - Na ha gowmet
Nice to meet you - Nerang gyala dug
What price? - Tsama in?

Emergency Info
Hospital:
Sonam Norbu Hospital
Ph: 01982-253626

24 hour Pharmacy:
Het Ram Vinay Kumar Jamia Mosque,
Main Market, Leh
Ph: 01982-252160.

 
 
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