The Cultural Heritage of Ladakh for Holiday Goers
Situated in cute little corner of Kashmir valley, it seems like this scenic pinnacle of natural beauty. However, the cultural ethos of the Leh Ladakh tour packages will surprise you with the most amazing and surprising insights into the local life. Deem it worthy or not, the Tibetan influence creates some exquisite experiences. The enchanting surroundings become so unique with the spiritual aura of the monasteries and a local version of Tibetan cuisine in your plate. The holy shrines and documents become much more meaningful with the Hermis festival in the Hermis monastery. So, are you on Leh Ladakh packages? Yes, then here is how you indulge in the serenity of the local culture.
Food, people and lifestyle
This is the forefront of Ladakh tour packages, as far as the local cultural experience is concerned. Eat the hot, fresh and yummy Thukpa; noodle soup, skyu; Ladakh special pasta with root vegetables and enjoy the hot and refreshing sweet tea; which is a strong green tea for the locals. Leh - Ladakh used to be a mix of people of different ethnicity. Today, the majority of people are Tibetans, who migrated from Tibet and introduced their own religious culture here. The descendants of original indo-Aryan inhabitants do not live here. But, people are really warm and helpful in nature. From trekkers to travellers, you will find everyone is more than welcome by this small community of residents. Though, several locals go to warmer villages during winter, there is always someone around to support your Leh Ladakh package.
Festivals, music and dance
Quite a few Buddhist festivals are honoured and celebrated in this region. The most well known ones are Losar, Tibetan New Year, Matho Nagrang Festival, which celebrates the appearance of two oracles and Guster. This is celebrated at three different monasteries at three different times. But, the central purpose is to celebrate the victory of good over the evil, by burning effigies, which represent the evil. In addition, there is Hermis festival; which celebrates the birth of Guru Padmasambhava. It is a fun three day affair. There is a special performance depicting the drama of life and mission by using vibrantly coloured facial masks and robes.
You can also check the local dates for other local festivals like Dosmochey, Stok Guru Tsechu, Phyang Tsedup, Yuru Kabgyat, etc. The June visitors should try to visit around the beginning of the month to enjoy Sindhu Darshan; a three day festival on the bank if Indus river. The September visitors can book the Leh Ladakh holiday package in the first fortnight and catch up with the Ladakh festival which is celebrated in the several villages of the region.
Food, people and lifestyle
This is the forefront of Ladakh tour packages, as far as the local cultural experience is concerned. Eat the hot, fresh and yummy Thukpa; noodle soup, skyu; Ladakh special pasta with root vegetables and enjoy the hot and refreshing sweet tea; which is a strong green tea for the locals. Leh - Ladakh used to be a mix of people of different ethnicity. Today, the majority of people are Tibetans, who migrated from Tibet and introduced their own religious culture here. The descendants of original indo-Aryan inhabitants do not live here. But, people are really warm and helpful in nature. From trekkers to travellers, you will find everyone is more than welcome by this small community of residents. Though, several locals go to warmer villages during winter, there is always someone around to support your Leh Ladakh package.
Festivals, music and dance
Quite a few Buddhist festivals are honoured and celebrated in this region. The most well known ones are Losar, Tibetan New Year, Matho Nagrang Festival, which celebrates the appearance of two oracles and Guster. This is celebrated at three different monasteries at three different times. But, the central purpose is to celebrate the victory of good over the evil, by burning effigies, which represent the evil. In addition, there is Hermis festival; which celebrates the birth of Guru Padmasambhava. It is a fun three day affair. There is a special performance depicting the drama of life and mission by using vibrantly coloured facial masks and robes.
You can also check the local dates for other local festivals like Dosmochey, Stok Guru Tsechu, Phyang Tsedup, Yuru Kabgyat, etc. The June visitors should try to visit around the beginning of the month to enjoy Sindhu Darshan; a three day festival on the bank if Indus river. The September visitors can book the Leh Ladakh holiday package in the first fortnight and catch up with the Ladakh festival which is celebrated in the several villages of the region.
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