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Ladakh: The Mystical Land

Ladakh is a region in northern India known as the "Red Land" or "Moonscape". It covers 117,000 square kilometers including the Karakoram Range and upper Indus Valley. The Suru Valley is formed by the Suru River, an important tributary of the Indus River. Trekking routes like between Panikhar and Prakachik are tough but interesting. Pangong Lake is also a notable geographical feature. Gompas (monasteries) are prevalent in Ladakh, with the Diskit Monastery being the largest and Lamayuru being the oldest. The predominant language is Bhoti and the principal language is Ladakhi (Tibetan). Losar

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Ladakh: The Mystical Land

Ladakh is a region in northern India known as the "Red Land" or "Moonscape". It covers 117,000 square kilometers including the Karakoram Range and upper Indus Valley. The Suru Valley is formed by the Suru River, an important tributary of the Indus River. Trekking routes like between Panikhar and Prakachik are tough but interesting. Pangong Lake is also a notable geographical feature. Gompas (monasteries) are prevalent in Ladakh, with the Diskit Monastery being the largest and Lamayuru being the oldest. The predominant language is Bhoti and the principal language is Ladakhi (Tibetan). Losar

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LADAKH

The Mystical Land


S. SIDDHARTHA NAVADA
REDLAND

Ladakh is commonly
know as “MARYUL”

Mar = Red
Yul = Land
MOONSCAPE
Ladakh covers about 117,000 square kms that
includes the Karakoram Range and Upper
Indus Valley
SURU VALLEY

Is formed by Suru River, an important tributary of River


Indus.
NUN AND KUN
 The area between
Panikhar and Prakachik
 Tough and Interesting
treks.
Pangong Lake
GOMPAS AND MONASTERIES
Gompas is the local word used for monasteries in Ladakh.

 Diskit Monastery is the Lamayuru is the oldest


largest one in Ladakh. monastery in Ladakh.
Largest and Oldest Monastery
Diskit Monastery ( Largest) Lamayuru (Oldest)
Language and Script
Bhoti : Predominant Language
Ladakhi (Tibetan Language ) : Principal Language
Educated Lakdakhis usually know Hindi, Urdu and Often
English
Costumes
BUTSECHAS – Male
dress
Brocade, velvet,
Woollen fabric are used.
Female dress
Pomeychas
FESTIVALS
Losar and Saka Dawa are two of the most famous
festivals of Ladakh.
COLOURFUL FESTIVALS
FOOD
Momos
Thukpas
Chhutaggi
Tsampa
Butter Tea
T H A N K YO U

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