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- Ladakh
Ladakh
Situated in India's northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir,
Ladakh is a mountainous region of extreme natural beauty. Ringed by
rugged mountains, Ladakh is inaccessible by road between November
and May - although hair-raising flights, that weave between icy
mountain peaks, still operate during this time between Delhi and
Leh. Known as 'little Tibet', Ladakh's primary draw-card - that is,
over and above its outstanding scenery - is its strong Buddhist
culture, which (due to its isolation) has remained largely
unaffected by the ravages of Colonialism and modernity. Popular
tourist destinations in Ladakh include Leh and Kargil, a town known
for its ancient Buddhist statues and bright apricot orchards.
Although Jammu and Kashmir has a reputation for being a 'dangerous'
state, Ladakh is in fact a very peaceful place - a veritable
'Shangri-La', having seen virtually no violence since India gained
her independence in 1947. For experienced, well-conditioned hikers,
Ladakh is the perfect place from which to plan a trek into
neighbouring Tibet.
Information & Facts
Language
Although English is generally used for official and
business purposes, Hindi is the official language and is spoken by
about 40 percent of the population. Urdu is the language common
with the Muslim demographic. India has a total of 22 official
languages
Money
The currency is the Indian Rupee (INR), which is divided into
100 paise (singular paisa). Major currencies can be changed at
banks, and authorised bureaux de changes. It is impossible to
obtain rupees outside India, but no matter what time you arrive in
India there will be an exchange office open at the airport. It is
illegal to exchange money through the black market and it is
advisable to refuse torn notes, as no one will accept them apart
from the National Bank. It is best to change money into small
denominations. Travellers cheques and major credit cards are widely
accepted, particularly in tourist orientated establishments. ATMs
are not generally available.