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Ladakh's stunning landscapes will host the Sā Ladakh Biennale from August 1-10, transforming the region into an open-air gallery. This high-altitude art festival, centered on climate, culture, and community, features 12 international and Ladakhi artists creating site-specific works. The regenerative art initiative aims to foster positive impact on local ecosystems and heritage, offering a unique cultural experience.

lamayuru, known as 'The Moon Land of Leh,' mesmerizes visitors with its unique moon-like landscapes formed over millions of years. The village boasts the ancient lamayuru Monastery and rich cultural traditions, making it a must-visit destination in Ladakh for nature lovers, spiritual seekers, and adventurers.

A spontaneous trip to Leh led to an unexpected detour to lamayuru, a place that defied Instagram expectations with its stark, lunar landscape and profound silence. The author found an unexpected peace, realizing the value of simply existing and doing nothing in a place that encouraged introspection and a quiet gratitude for insignificance.

Unseasonal snowfall and heavy rains lashed wide parts of Ladakh, prompting the meteorological department to issue a red alert for the region, officials said. The rains also triggered landslides on the Leh-Kargil-Srinagar National Highway at lamayuru, forcing the closure of the strategic highway, they said.

Conservationists and historians have gone hoarse crying against the criminal neglect that institutions and officials show in protecting India’s rich heritage.

Four days after disaster struck Leh, with two cloudbursts leading to flash floods, rough estimates say around 2,500 foreign tourists are still feared stranded in the region. The death toll has risen to 165.

A youth from the port city braved mountainous terrain, sub-zero temperatures, and bad roads to conquer the world’s highest motorable road - Umling La, situated 19,024 ft above sea level. He covered 9,000 km during his adventurous Vizag-Umling La-Vizag trip.

Ladakh in July offers a unique travel experience with open roads and favorable weather, perfect for road trips and trekking. Explore routes like Delhi-Leh and Srinagar-Leh, witnessing stunning landscapes and cultural sites. Treks such as Markha Valley and Sham Valley provide diverse experiences, from challenging high-altitude passes to gentle village walks, ensuring an unforgettable adventure.

'Voluntoursim' is a rising trend among many youngsters and passionate travellers for whom the experience in their words is a 'travel that transforms' through an enriching learning experience.

Following the request of Tibetan monks (lamas) for conservation of more than 1,000-year-old murals and other antiquities in 13 monasteries of Ladakh, the central government has assigned the duty to Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) science branch to carry out the preservation work.

Following the request of Tibetan monks (lamas) for conservation of more than 1,000-year-old murals and other antiquities in 13 monasteries of Ladakh, the central government has assigned the duty to Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) science branch to carry out the preservation work.

Explorers have uncovered over 110 megalithic structures near Malampuzha dam in Kerala and stunning Buddhist artifacts in Ratnagiri, Odisha. These discoveries include burial sites dating back to the Neolithic and Bronze Age, alongside an array of Buddhist art and architecture.

The union culture ministry has admitted to as many as 249 historical monuments in the country falling prey to encroachments. All these structures were given the status of `centrally protected monuments'.

Three French, one Italian and a Spaniard were among 23 foreigners killed in the Leh cloudburst. Of the 170 bodies recovered so far, 155 have been identified.