Kargil, April 10, 2023: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Feroz Ahmed Khan today chaired the Governing Board Meeting and reviewed developmental works of Tourism Department, new proposals for the Financial Year 2023-24 under Kargil Development Authority (KDA) and Zanskar Development Authority (ZDA) in the district at Council Secretariat Kargil.
Executive Councilor, RD, Tourism and Zanskar Affairs, Er. Punchok Tashi, Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Santosh Sukhadeve, Director Tourism, La...
VoL Desk, March 24: TIME Magazine has recently released its list of “World’s Greatest Places in 2023”, featuring 50 extraordinary destinations to explore. Among these destinations are India’s Mayurbhanj district in Odisha and the Union Territory of Ladakh. Mayurbhanj has been chosen for its endangered black tigers and historic temples, while Ladakh is known for its astonishing alpine landscapes and Tibetan Buddhist culture, as well as its adventures and cuisine.
TIME Magazine’s Senior Edi...
VoL Desk, Feb. 25: The Commissioner Secretary, Ajeet Kumar Sahu in an Order No: -45-LA(GAD) of 2023 has constituted a “Destination Management Committee” (DMC) for Leh and Kargil Town for the Implementation of Swadesh Darshan 2.0 (SD 2.0) in UT of Ladakh.
The committee is comprised of Collector/Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Leh/Kargil as Chairperson, Superintendent of Police, Leh/ Kargil, Superintending Engineer, PWD (R&B), Leh/ Kargil as members, Chief Planning Officer Leh/ Kargil as Me...
Kargil, Feb 01, 2023: Department of Tourism & Culture, UT Ladakh, participated in the 6-day mega event of Bharat Parv 2023 along with team of Handicraft, Handloom Department, cultural troupes and ethnic food exhibitors lead by officers of the department.
The event was held at Lal Qila Delhi from January 26 to 31, 2023. Local handicraft and handloom products of Ladakh besides sale-cum-exhibition stalls of ethnic foods were also showcased at different stalls installed by the department.
...Leh, Jan 13:Secretary, K. Mehboob Ali Khan chaired a meeting for regulating off-roading activities by Tourists/locals in Wildlife areas and other eco-sensitive locations across Ladakh.
It was highlighted during the meeting that locations such as Hanle, Pangong, Hunder, Tsokar, etc. experience most of the off-roading incidents. An urgent need to discourage such activities has been felt considering the harm such activities are causing to the wildlife habitat and Ladakh’s sensitive ecology.
...Leh, January 14: Secretary, Tourism and Culture Department, Ladakh, Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan chaired a preparatory meeting to discuss UT Ladakh’s participation in the Bharat Parv Event at Lal Qila to showcase Ladakh’s cuisine, products, and culture from 26 January to 31 January 2023 as part of Republic Day Celebrations. Bharat Parv is a five-day festival organised by Ministry of Tourism, Government of India to showcase the products, cuisine and culture of different states of India.
In this...
Admin Secy, Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan holds discussions with NHPC Officers and Officers from Tourism department/district administration
Leh, January 05: The Tourism Department, Ladakh plans to develop Hydro Tourism in collaboration with NHPC at the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), Dam, Alchi on the Indus river. The Administrative Secretary, Tourism Department, Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan chaired a meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.
In the meeting, the Administrative Secreta...
LEH, DEC. 19: The Director along with the Assistant Director of the Tourism Department, Ladakh, along with stakeholders from the tourism sector, participated in the 37th IATO Annual Convention held at Lucknow on Sunday.
During the convention, the Secretary, of the Ministry of Tourism, GOI, Arvind Singh visited the stall of Ladakh Tourism and appreciated the efforts made by the UT govt for the promotion of tourism activities in Ladakh.
Director Tourism, Kunzes Angmo, gave a detailed pre...
Kargil, Dec 11, 2022: Tourism Department Kargil today observed International Mountain Day.
Chief Planning Officer Abdul Hadi was the chief guest, Accounts Officer to DC Kargil Shamim Ahmed, Assistant Tourism Officer Ghulam Rasool Lal, Former AD Tourism Haji Muhammad Hussain, representatives of various associations and concerned officers were present during the event.
Speaking on the occasion, the ATO Ghulam Rasool Lal said the annual event is organized to spread awareness regarding the...
Discusses plans for Chadar Trek and Marathon on Pangong Lake
Leh, Nov 19: Chairman/CEC, Adv. Tashi Gyalson convened a meeting today with the officers of different departments of District Administration Leh, tourism stakeholders, and officials of Border Road Organisation to review necessary preparations for the Chadar Trek and allied tourism activities including a Marathon on the frozen Pangong Lake ahead of the coming winter tourist season in Ladakh.
Considering Chadar Trek as an excl...
