Getting
Acquainted
Ladakh is spread over an area of 97,000 sq. kms. and lies at an average
altitude of 3,500m above the sea level. Ladakh has a population of around
2,5000. |
|
Languages
Spoken
Ladakhi is the main language of Ladakh; other languages spoken are Balti,
Shina, Brokshat and Changshat. In hotels and restaurants staff speak English
and Hindi, while tourist guides are well versed with the language. |
|
Permit
and Passport
Tourist don't require permit for Leh, however, all foreigners are required
to be registered at Drass, Rumtse and Serchu if they are travelling overland.
Those traveling by air get themselves registered at airport. Tourists
are required to get permit for restricted areas like Tsomoriri, Tsokar
and Pangong Lakes, Dhahanu and Nubra Valley, which can be obtained from
District Magistrate, Leh, through Travel Agents at Leh.
Avoid Acute mountain sickness
Acute mountain sickness can occur to any one at an altitude above 10,000
ft. above sea level, therefore, make it sure to take complete rest on
the day of arrival. |
|
 |