LADAKH
is situated between 30 degree to 36 degree east latitude and 76 degree to 79
degree north longitude. The region of Ladakh is spread over an area of 96,701
Sq. Kms and has a population of 2 Lac habitants and consists of two districts,
Leh and Kargil. The region of Ladakh normally remains land locked between
November to June every year as Srinagar-Ladakh and Ladakh- Manali highways,
which connect Ladakh with the other parts of the country, remain closed during
this period because of snow and rigorous winter.
Situated at 10,000ft above sea
level, the capital - Leh is higher than most Alpine mountains. In Ladakh you
can travel to the world’s highest motorable road at 18,000 + ft (Khardung-La
pass).
Total Area: 96,701
Sq.Kms
Latitude: Between 30 degree to 36
degree east latitude
Longitude:
76 degree to 79 degree
north
Population:
27500 and
117000 of the complete Leh District comprising of 112 odd villages
Annual Rainfall: 529mm
Best Season: April to
October
Average
Altitude: 3505
metres
Local
Languages: Ladakhi,
Hindi, Urdu, Balti, Shina, Tibetan, English
ATM’s
Available: State
Bank of India / Jammu & Kashmir Bank / (Still advisable to carry Hard Cash)
Networks:
Airtel,
Aircel, BSNL are present there; others please check your operator’s
collaboration
Average
Temp: Max 30 / Min -3 Summer Temperatures
Max -10 / Min -25 Winter Temperatures
Strong
Suggestions in Leh:
Warm wear: Main Bazaar
Tibetan Handicrafts and items: Main Bazaar
Bakery must haves: German Bakery &
Jeevan Café
Coffee shops: German
Bakery & Jeevan Café
Dreamland Restaurant offers
Indian, Continental and Chinese/Tibetan variants at its best.
Tibetan Kitchen offers
Chinese/Tibetan variants at its best.
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