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Leh and Ladakh General Information
Ladakh, known for centuries as the 'land of passes' (La-pass; Dakh-land), is a mysterious land shrouded in myth and legend -- a land where history and mythology merge. It was described by Fa-hian, who travelled across it's inhospitable terrain in 399 A.D., as "the land where snow never melts and only corn ripens". Leh is the capital city of Ladakh. Ladakh lies in the eastern half of Jammu and Kashmir State in the far north of India. It shares its much disputed north-western border with Pakistan, while to the north lies the Chinese province of Sinkiang, and to the east, Chinese-occupied Tibet. It is the largest and highest district in India. Ladakh is sandwiched between two vast mountain systems: the Himalaya to the south and the Karakoram to the north Facts and Figure :
Leh and Ladakh Sightseeing : »Leh »Kargil »Pangong »Zanskar »Nubra Valley How to Reach Leh and Ladakh: Air : Nearest aerodrome: Srinagar, Capital of Jammu & Kashmir. Rail :Nearest Railway Station: Jammu, winter Capital of Jammu & Kashmir. Road :Jammu and Srinagar are also connected through road by buses and taxies.
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