Leh Leh, the capital of Ladakh is situated at a height of 3505 meters and is towards the eastern parts of Jammu and Kashmir. More>>
Kargil Travellers should be aware that Kargil is very close to the Line of Control between India and Pakistan and throughout the spring and summer of 1997, 1998 and 1999 became the target of frequent artillery attacks from Pakistani troops - please read the warning on p79 before visiting. More>>
Zanskar South of the main Indus Valley on the northern edge of the Great Himalaya Range lies Zanskar, one of the most isolated inhabited valleys of the Himalaya. More>>
Suru Valley The Suru Valley is formed by the catchments are of the Suru River, which rises from the Panzella glacier. On its way to the confluence with the Indus River at Nurla it is joined by numerous tributaries, including the Dras River which flows into the Suru River at Kharul. More>>
Drass A charming valley buzzing with human life centered on the Drass River, Dras Valley has a short summer season. Dras River originates in the Machoi glacier situated near the so-famous Zozila Pass (the gateway to Himalayas) and is joined by many other rivers and stram along its course. More>>
Padum Padum, the erstwhile capital of Zanskar, is situated at a height of approximately 3505 m. Today, the valley serves as the administrative headquarters of the region. More>>