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If you think that the barren can never be beautiful, then the charismatic land of Leh Ladakh always proves you wrong. Yes! Ladakh is the barren land of infinite virgin beauty, where everyone just lost in the surroundings of its panoramic landscapes and sky kissing snow hills. The whole Ladakh is surrounded by the kingdom of mountains, located in the crown Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir, which is also called the 'heaven on earth'. Leh Ladakh is also one of the most preferred destinations of Jammu and Kashmir tourism. Leh is the capital of this mountainous kingdom of Ladakh. Spread over an area of 45,110 sq km, Leh is the second largest (area wise) district of India. It is located at a high elevation of 3524 m. Geography and Demography: The geographic location of Ladakh makes it a very unique and most preferred travel and adventure destination. It is sandwiched between the two of the world's most commanding mountain ranges of Himalaya and Karakoram. Ladakh is also the highest plain area of Kashmir state. The altitude at Ladakh varies from 2750 m to 7,672 m. The total population of Ladakh is around 2,60,000. Primarily people found in Ladakh are the mixture of Buddhists and Muslims, they are found almost in equal ratio - 50 % each. The other people found here, are Tibetans, Mons and Dards. The culture and food of Ladakh has been much more influenced by the Tibetan culture and food. Here you may also see the glimpse of Jammu and Kashmir Culture. Architecture: The architecture of Ladakh is the rich blend of Indian and Tibetan style of architecture, while the monastic structures are highly influenced by the Buddhist approach. Every gompa in Ladakh has a common characteristics of the Buddhist wheel along with two dragons. Most of the structures built there, are elevated with south facing sunny sites. Prime Attractions of Leh Ladakh: Leh Palace: Leh Palace is a 17th century palace, which was the residence of royal family. It is a nine storied magnificent building, which quite resembles to a Mini-Potala Palace. The palace was built by the king Singge Namagyal, and now it is used as an office of Indian Government's Archaeological Conservation Organization. Spituk Monastery: Spituk Monastery is a 15th century, worth visit gompa, located 8 km from Leh on the peak of a hillock. Here you can find several symbols of Buddha along with a rich collection of masks and antique arms etc. From the place you may enjoy the mesmerizing view of Indus valley. Shanti Stupa, Alchi Gompa, Phugtal Gompa, Sankar Gompa, Thiksey Monastery, Lamayuru Monastery etc are the other must visit attractions in Ladakh. Adventure: Apart from enjoying the panoramic nature, you can also have the pleasure of best of adventures here, like Mountain Climbing, Cycling, hot air ballooning, Mountaineering, Trekking, Yak Safari, Jeep Safari tours and Wildlife Tours etc. Author Bio: So visit this heavenly beautiful place and plan your next holidays in Ladakh-Kashmir and do not forget to carry a Leh Ladakh map as it will make you Leh Ladakh journey easier.
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