11 Facts about the Land Of High Passes, Ladakh

Ladakh, known as the “Land of High Passes,” is also the highest and most livable region in the northern part of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Government administers the area of Ladakh as a union territory. Ladakh borders the Tibet Autonomous Region to the east and the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh to the south. Read this blog to learn some more “Interesting Facts About Ladakh.”.

Amazing Facts About Ladakh 

1. The Indian Astronomical Observatory in Ladakh has the largest telescope in Asia.
2. Ladakh’s land is famous for its “Magnetic Hill” or “Gravity Hill,” where it appears to pull a person upwards, earning it the reputation as a place where gravity seems to fail.
3. Ladakh hosts rare twin-humped Bactrian camels.
4. Ladakh has the highest bridge in the world, the Bailey Bridge, which is located in the Dras and Suru rivers.
5. The world’s highest naturally occurring ice hockey rink is the Karzoo Ice Hockey Rink in Ladakh.
6. Interestingly, the Great Pangong Lake is the highest saltwater lake in the world, standing at 4,350 meters.
7. Ladakh’s Native people follow the ‘Tibetan Calendar’ rather than the ‘Georgian Calendar’
8. The Hemis National Park of Ladakh is the largest national park in the country, covering 4,400 square kilometers of wildlife.
9. The Pangong Lake in Ladakh is known as a color-changing lake.
10.  Ladakh allows you to taste the famous pink tea made with butter
11. With a height of 2,226 meters above mean sea level, the Katpana Desert is the highest desert on Earth. 

FAQs

What is Ladakh known for?

Ladakh has high-altitude landscapes, including Pangong Lake, the world’s highest saltwater lake, and offers unique cultural experiences.

Why visit Ladakh’s Magnetic Hill?

 Visitors experience an optical illusion where cars appear to move uphill against gravity, creating a fascinating phenomenon.

What makes Ladakh unique for wildlife enthusiasts?

 Ladakh hosts Hemis National Park, India’s largest, providing habitat to rare species like the snow leopard and Tibetan wild ass.

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