Jeep Safari in Ladakh Tour
Welcome to the moon land of India, the lovely Ladakh. For the adventurers especially, the Indian travel destination of Ladakh is a must check out. Ladakh offers adventure activities like hiking, skiing, river rafting, paragliding, trekking and mountaineering. Adventure tourists can go white river rafting in the highest location for the sport in the world in Ladakh. One of the most popular adventure activities in Ladakh is the jeep safari. The jeep safari through Ladakh is an excellent way to explore the remote region. The picture-post-card-pretty landscapes in and around Ladakh beckon nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Each day of the Ladakh itinerary offers an opportunity to explore the land of barren wilderness, Ladakh. The culturally diverse people add to the charm of the jeep safari in Ladakh. The desolate mountains of this high altitude desert and deep ravines reveal the natural beauty of Ladakh. One of the most exciting jeep safaris in the Himalayas is through Ladakh. In Ladakh Tsmori-Ri, Nubra and Dah Hanu offer the toughest and most terrific Jeep safari in the Himalayas. Crossing the Khardungla pass, considered to be one of the highest motor able roads in the world is an experience in itself.

Jeep Safari in Ladakh Tour
The 'Ship of desert' camel is certainly not confined to the desert of the plains and Rajasthan but is also one of the chief modes of transportation in the cold deserts of Ladakh since the ancient times. Mostly available from July to September, camel safaris are one of the most memorable experiences as one gets used to the rolling and wobbly movements of the camel while exploring rugged mountain terrains and enjoy the ride through some of the most ancient passes and have first hand experience of the lifestyle of the remote villages of Nubra Valley. The sudden change of fertile and lush green apricot orchards to the frozen desert and snow-capped peaks takes one almost by surprise.

The other thing about camel safari in Nubra that fascinates one is the shaggy double-humped Bactrian camel. In the earlier times, Central Asian traders used these camels as pack animals but since 50 years they have been bred for transport purposes as well. Today, these camels have emerged as the hot favorites of the tourists as the choice of their mode of transportation during camel safaris. Deskit and Hunder are the popular centers for this activity. Camel Safari provides one opportunity to watch and relish the scenic beauty of the Ladakhi valleys, villages, especially the Panamic village, and the colorful Buddhist monasteries or Gompas and have a dip in the famous hot springs of the region, which are said to possess therapeutic qualities.

Yak Safari in Ladakh

Yak is one of the local inhabitants of this cold desert and the largest animal found here too. According to the Russian naturalist, N. M. Przewalski, the wild yak belongs to the family of oxen and is very dangerous much unlike its brothers who are domesticated. Weighing about a ton, Yaks have curved horns and long black hair, tinged with gray at the muzzle. In the summers they remain confined to the areas above 6,000m in height but one can see them around lakes, marshes and lower valleys in herds in winters. Its shaggy coat is highly insulated and is immensely useful in the severe cold conditions in which the Yaks have to survive.

Yak Safari is thus unique to Ladakh and certainly an experience that can hardly be found elsewhere. As one rides the soft back of this large animal and explores Ladakh, one gets to see some of the most terrific views of the shimmering lakes and the glacial valleys. The gurgling streams, the stunning cascades, highest snow peaks, meadows and forests are some of the main attractions of this rugged land. Yak Safari is available mostly through prior booking. However, one should take care not to challenge the humbleness of this magnificent animal as once challenged, it may forget its meek hospitality and assume the great strength it has.