Zanskar River-A Brief Overview
The majestic Zanskar Valley covers a large area of 5000 sq km made up of two valleys, the Stod/Doda and the Tsarap/Lugnak, which meet to form the Zanskar River at Padum, which in turn meets the Indus at Nimmu, west of Leh. Snowed for the most part of the year, the Zanskar valley can be […]
Where is the Zanskar range situated?
The Zanskar Range, strategically placed in the within the Great Himalayan range of mountains, is spread over a vast area, from south-eastern boundaries of the union territory of Kashmir and extending north-west to the eastern limits of Baltistan. It separates Ladakh from the valleys of Kashmir and the Chenab River on one end, and Kinnaur from Spiti in the Himachal Pradesh region. This […]
Flora and fauna of Zanskar
The remote and exquisite Zanskar valley lies between the Great Himalayan and Zanskar Ranges, south-west of Leh and south-east of Kargil, in Kargil District. The Zanskar range, which extends from Kashmir in India to Balistan in Pakistan, is home to several rivers, including the Zanskar river. The valley is composed of two other valleys, the […]
Wildlife Of Ladakh
Ladakh is characterized by its rugged landscape and high altitude locations with scarce natural forests. Yet the wildlife of Ladakh has adapted itself to the extreme temperatures. 1. Yak or Wild Ox (Ladakhi: dong)Yak is Ladakh’s largest animal of the Ladakh region. It has long black hair, tinged with gray at the muzzle. During summers, it […]
What is the weather of Yamunotri like?
The maximum temperature in the Yamunotri region ranges from 15 to 20 degrees centigrade on average, while the minimum temperature often falls below freezing. Woollens are necessary throughout the year in Yamunotri. Summers in YamunotriSummers are pleasant and cool. At the start of the season, the doors of the Yamunotri temple are opened for pilgrims […]
What is the weather of Ladakh like?
In optimum winters the temperature in Ladakh goes towards the lower position to about 30 Degree Celsius in Leh and Kargil and near about 50 Degree Celsius in Dras. Temperatures prevail in minus for practically 3 months from December to the month of February. But on lucid sunny days, it becomes very hot and one […]
What is the weather in Auli like?
Summer in Auli begins from March and keeps going till June. The weather in Auli is exceptionally charming with a mild atmosphere and travelers group here is incredible in numbers to escape from the deadly warmth in other parts of India. The normal temperature amid these months ranges around 15ºC. It is ideal for touring, […]
What is the weather in Yuksom like?
The weather and climate of Yuksom are pleasant throughout the year, thanks to its altitude. Yuksom, which is located at a moderate altitude, is pleasant from March to June and September to November, while in the winter season, the coldest months are December and February. Premonsoon and during the monsoon Yuksom being close to the […]
What is the weather and climate of Sikkim like?
The atmosphere of Sikkim can be termed as calm in wide terms. Sikkim appreciates the five seasons of summer, winter, storm, pre-winter, and spring. Sprawled in a territory of 7,096 km², Sikkim extends from a height of 280 m (920 ft) to 8,585 m (28,000 ft). With such fluctuated heights, the state watches tropical, mild […]
Villages around Ladakh
1. Panamik Village: Located at a distance of about 150km from Leh and situated at an altitude of 3,183 meters above mean sea level, Panamik village is famous for its hot spring. The water of this hot spring is known to cure several skin infections because of Sulphur and other minerals present it. The Nubra […]