| India! That land of a thousand festivals, a billion people and a multitude of experiences. Incentive Destinations gives you just a glimpse of what is on offer. |
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| Ladakh is a special world set amidst a high, arid landscape. Jagged peaks, peaceful and picturesque Buddhist monasteries. Prayer flags aflutter, Ladakh, the land of high passes, is unforgettable. It's an experience not to be missed. Drive in, ride a motorcycle, fly into or even pedal your way (part of it, at least) and you'll be yearning for more of Ladakh. | |||
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LadakhLadakh has been described as 'The Mysterious Land of the Mystic Lamas', 'The Broken Moonland', even 'The Last Shangri-La' for its unique landscape and culture. Visit the Nubra valley, one of the highest deserts in the world where you can get to ride on the Bactrian camel, the one with two humps. Drop in at Diskit, famous for its 14th century monastery, the largest and oldest monastery in Nubra valley. Check out Yarab Tso lake, one of the holiest and high altitude lakes in the valley. Drive to Zanskar, the most isolated of all the trans-Himalayan valleys, crossing Penzi La pass (4,400 m or 14,436 ft). Zanskar is also the site for the Chadar trek in winter which entails walking over the frozen Zanskar river. See the 1000-year old, 9 m high relief sculpture of Maitreya, the future Buddha at Mulbekh. In fact, there are a host of ancient monasteries, palaces, mountain peaks, breathtaking drives, wildlife safaris, adventure activities and much more waiting for you in Ladakh. And, do remember that you need at least a week in this high-altitude area because your body needs at least a couple of days to acclimatise. |
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Leh PalaceLeh Palace is modelled on the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet. The palace was built in the 17th century, but abandoned in the mid-19th century with the royal family moving to Stok Palace. Leh Palace is nine storeys high with the upper floors accommodating the royal family. The palace is currently being restored and the roof provides panoramic views of Leh and the surrounding areas. The Stok Kangri peak, part of the Zanskar mountain range is visible across the Indus valley to the south, with the Ladakh mountain range rising behind the palace to the north. A rich collection of jewellery, ornaments, thangkas and are on display in the Palace Museum. Some of the thangka paintings are more than 450 years old. |
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Hemis Festival, Ladakh 11-12 July 2019.
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