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Losar Festival

The Losar festival of Ladakh is one of the major Tibetan Buddhist festivals that is celebrated with performances of traditional songs and folk dances of the region. The Ladakh area of Jammu & Kashmir witnesses an outburst of mirth in the form of festivities and high surged devotion on the occasion of Losar. The festival is celebrated for fifteen days at a stretch, from the start of the Tibetan lunar calendar. Essentially, Losar festival is a New Year’s celebration of the traditional schedule of Tibetan Buddhism. Although the Losar festival predates Tibetan Buddhism in the region, the earlier festivity of Bon religion was incorporated as an essential part of Buddhist tradition by the ninth Tibetan king, Pude Gungyal. Read More

Nesting pretty at an altitude of 14000 feet above sea level, you have to take the Leh-Kargil-Baltic National Highway to reach the destination. Found at a distance of 30 km from the scenic town of Leh the magnetic hill is girdled by the Sindhu river on its eastern side and cradled in a picturesque backdrop of the Himalayan Range. The popular Magnetic Hill of Ladakh is a cyclops hill where vehicles defy the force of gravity and move upwards on the hill when parked at the marked location. To experience this phenomenon, park the car in neutral gear in the yellow box marked a few metres ahead of the Magnetic Hill road. From this point, the car starts moving at a speed of 20 kmph. Even though there are some myths regarding the mysterious magnetic hill, the fact is that the layout of the area and the surrounding hills give it an optical illusion. The downhill road appears to be an uphill road which leads to the car slowly gaining momentum which appears to be going uphill against gravity when infact it is rolling downhill. What's the Mystery Behind the Magnetic Hill? We live in a strange world where sometimes there is no logical explanation of beliefs and superstitions. People say the hill has superpowers that transport the worthy to heaven. However, there is not one but two plausible scientific explanations behind this majestic magnetic hill. Why Is Magnetic Hill So Famous? The Optical Illusion Theory The first theory states that this Magnetic hill is an optical illusion caused by the descending and rising terrain. The alignment of the road and the absence of a visible horizon creates a downward slope to appear like an upslope. The Magnetic Field Theory The second theory states that the hill exudes a strong magnetic force that pulls vehicles parked within its range. Many tourists and Indian Air Force officials have collaborated with this theory.The hill lies at a distance of 30 km from the town of Leh on the Leh-Kargil highway, at an elevation of around 14,000 feet above sea level. It is one of the major tourist attractions and an almost essential stopover for all those who travel to Ladakh. An optical illusion or actuality, the Magnetic Hill in Ladakh has mysterious magnetic properties that draw tourists from across the globe.Does the hill truly exist or is it just a figment of a delusional tourist's imagination? A secret you will never truly know if you don't experience it first hand. Read More

Often termed the paradise of mountain bikers, Leh Ladakh has thousands of tourists coming in every year to experience the thrill of driving on its steep slopes and adrenaline gushing paths. For adventurous daring mountain bikers, Leh-Manali highway is spectacular road while enjoying the picturesque landscapes. Mountain Biking in Ladakh is best possible or opens in late May and closed by September end when the snowfall reclaims the high passes. Read More

The Namgyal Tsemo Monastery is a Buddhist ashram located in Leh. Built by Ladakh's King Tashi Namgyal in 1430, is a crag-top shrine situated close to Tsemo Castle. It houses a three-levelled golden statue of a futuristic Buddha. Besides offering mesmerising views in its vicinity, the Namgyal Tsemo Monastery also sites sacred scriptures and artistic watercolour paintings within. The monastery also has sculptures of Alokisteśvara (also known as Padmapani) and Manjushri, both of which are revered elements of the Buddhist faith. Read More

Nyoma is a quaint village located 150 km from Leh on the banks of the Indus River. The main attraction of this unexplored village is a Buddhist monastery and the long walks in the peaceful lanes. Nyoma is best visited as a stopover when travelling to Chumathang from Leh. An inner line permit is required to visit Nyoma and its monastery.

The Oracle Matho Nagrang Festival is held at the Matho Monastery or Matho Gompa in Ladakh in the first month of the Tibetan new year. It is believed that two oracles, or Ronstang, inhabit the bodies of two specially chosen monks to predict the future of the village and individual villagers. Such traditions might seem unbelievable to the outsiders, but for the people living here, it's a way of life. Matho Nagrang Festival is one of the most important festivals of the Tibetan Buddhism Sakya School which like other Tibetan festivals, is celebrated with great pomp and show. Matho Nagrang Festival 2024 - Dates 23rd February 2024 to 24th February 2024 Venue of Matho Nagrang Festival Matho Monastery, Ladakh About The Matho Nagrang Festival Rituals at the Matho Nagrang FestivalSource The Sakya sect started the Matho Nagrang festival five centuries ago. It involves a ritual which includes two oracles (Oracle is a person or agency who gives prophecies to ordinary men) making an appearance in the courtyard of the monastery after two months of meditation. Two masked dancers generally accompany the monks called Ronstang. They run and jump from one balcony to the other and perform some acrobatics with their eyes blindfolded. They even cut themselves without harming themselves. It is believed that the oracles have entered a state of trance and have invoked the spirit of the lords. Matho FestivalSource Matho Nagrang is a colourful festival celebrated for two days in the first month of the Tibetan Calendar. The monks wear vibrant silk brocaded robes and masks, depicting various forms of God and Goddesses. During the festival, the oracles make predictions and natives of nearby villages visit them to obtain solutions or pieces of advice for various problems. The Oracle Matho Nagrang Tradition Matho MonasterySource The festival for the monastery begins earlier than the two public days of festivities. The monks who serve as oracles are selected every four years. All the monks who are willing and eligible to become oracles place their names in a bowl after which two names are drawn by lottery. The two monks go into isolation and deeply meditate and observe a fast to purify themselves to become oracles. It is only when the festival begins that they are brought out. About Matho Monastery Matho MonasterySource Matho is 26kms away from Ladakh and is named after the Matho Monastery situated there. Matho means 'many happiness' and is the only monastery of the Sakya sect in Ladakh-one of the four main sects of Tibetan Buddhism. The monastery also has a museum with centuries-old Thangpa, which is a painting done on silk tapestry. The painting depicts deities or mandalas. How To Reach Matho Monastery Personal cabs or local buses from Leh are the most convenient and cheap means of transportation. Leh Airport is the nearest airport. Flights from Delhi to Leh or From Jammu are advisable.Once you reach the village Matho, you can trek up to the Matho Monastery.This is a famous mystic tradition of the mountain region of India and is the only time people from far off places come to visit this place. It is difficult for some people to believe this ritual, but for the simple natives of Matho, it is a fact of life! Video of Matho Nagrang Festival Read More

The most popular tourist attraction in Ladakh, Pangong lake is an endorheic (landlocked) lake situated at 4350 meters. Also known as Pangong Tso it is 12 kilometres long and extends from India to Tibet. Almost 60% of Pangong Lake lies in the Tibetan Autonomous Region. A unique feature of the lake is that it does not remain blue throughout the year or even the day, rather it changes colours from azure to light blue to green and grey too! It is famous amongst tourists as Ladakh lake, the spot where the Bollywood movie "3 Idiots" was shot. Since the enthralling Pangong Lake falls on the Sino-Indian Actual Line of Control, an inner line permit is required to visit it. The Indian Nationals can easily obtain individual permits while other foreign nationals need to obtain a group permit, with at least 3 persons in the group, accompanied by an accredited guide. The permit can be obtained at the tourist office in Leh, for a small fee. Owing to its altitude, the Pangong Lake temperature ranges from -5°C to 10°C as a result of which it freezes completely during winters in spite of its salinity. Read More

The Phugtal (Phuktal) Monastery is a Buddhist monastery situated in the south-east part of Zanskar region in Ladakh. Situated at the mouth of natural cave on a cliff, it is one of the most isolated monasteries in the region, built around 2500 years ago. The Phugtal Monastery looks like a honeycomb from a distance. Phuk means "cave", and tal means "at leisure" in Zanskari dialect. The monastery can only be reached by foot and requires arduous trekking. Trekking lovers would find this as a great getaway full of enchanting sights and sounds.The Phuktal Monastic School is located nearby, delivering free education to the children. What is unique about Phugtal Monastery is that the degree of water flowing through the cave remains the same in spite of the pace of water outside. It has 4 prayer rooms, library, kitchen, guest rooms, and living space for around 700 monks. Read More

River rafting is one of the top adventure sports in Ladakh. Besides offering a unique rafting experience, the Indus waters in Ladakh also traverse through spectacular sceneries, monasteries and villages. Rafting expeditions on the Zanskar River also marvellous. Known as the Grand Canyon of India, this region holds high cliff-like gorges at certain places. With varying rafting choices depending on the season, personal physical fitness, cost and experience, Ladakh offers grade one to grade four range of rapids. Read More

Sankar Gompa or Sankar Monastery is a beautiful Buddhist monastery located 6 km from Leh. Traditionally believed to be a subsidiary of Spituk Monastery, it serves as the residence of the Abbot of Spituk, the senior incarnate lama of Ladakh, making it an important religious site. The main attraction is the statue of Avalokitesvara with 1000 arms and heads. Since the Sankar Monastery is home to various attractions that illustrate the history and the heritage of the traditional building, it is ideal for those people who have a fascination for art and culture. The view of Namgyal Tsemo Hills from the monastery is breathtaking. The monastery itself looks resplendent when lit up at night.The Sankar Gompa is the residence of 20 monks who stay and learn the culture of Buddhism. So, the timings of the monastery are restricted and whoever plans to visit the monastery is advised to do proper research with respect to its timings. Read More