Union Territory of Ladakh
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About Union Territory of Ladakh Tourism:

Ladakh has long been a cultural crossroads between Tibet, Kashmir, and Central Asia. It was once part of the Silk Route, and later became a key Buddhist stronghold under the Namgyal dynasty. Post-independence, it was part of Jammu & Kashmir, and became a separate Union Territory in 2019.

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Population

Population: 1.44 billion

Religion

Secular

Geography

Longitude: 77.5770° E, Latitude: 34.1526° N
Area : 59,146
Terrain

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Manali
The Himalayan Mountains
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Union Territory of Ladakh Tourism

Ladakh has long been a cultural crossroads between Tibet, Kashmir, and Central Asia. It was once part of the Silk Route, and later became a key Buddhist stronghold under the Namgyal dynasty. Post-independence, it was part of Jammu & Kashmir, and became a separate Union Territory in 2019.

Union Territory of Ladakh Facts

  • Home to the world's highest motorable pass: Umling La Pass (19,024 ft)

  • Hosts India's only cold desert (Nubra Valley)

  • Pangong Lake is so pristine that it's been featured in multiple Bollywood films

  • Houses ancient monasteries like Hemis, Thiksey, and Diskit

  • Magnetic Hill appears to defy gravity

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