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An alcohol shop in Leh

Alcoholism is destroying the culture of Leh

Many people particularly men now spend a major part of their earnings on alcohol, sometimes accompanied by violence...

2 Oct 2017 1:10 AM IST

Geethu and Aadish

Touring with the flow

Travel-loving couple Geethu and Aadish talks about their unplanned trip to Leh.

10 Nov 2018 5:58 AM IST

A panoramic view of Ladakh from Shey Palace (Photo: Amit and Mousumi Sengupta)

7 reasons why you have to visit Ladakh

A romantic odyssey to Ladakh is filled with thrill, adventure, deep dive into historical monuments and traditional...

2 July 2018 5:56 PM IST

Several places in the north India experienced the coldest day of the winter on December 2, as the mercury dipped below the seasons average, with Leh recording a minimum temperature of -14.4 degrees Celsius. (Representational Image)

Winter chill sets across North; Leh at -14, Delhi and J&K at 8 degrees...

On Sunday, the minimum temperature in the national capital was 9.4 degrees Celsius while the maximum was recorded at...

3 Dec 2019 11:52 AM IST

On Thursday, the Met department issued an avalanche warning for nine districts of Kashmir Anantnag, Budgam, Baramulla, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Kargil, Kulgam, Kupwara and Leh. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

4 dead, 6 trapped in avalanche at Khardung La pass, search ops on

Rescue operations are underway and sources said some vehicles are also trapped.

18 Jan 2019 10:40 AM IST

Garbage litters a previously pristine environment around Leh in Jammu and Kashmir.

Garbage: It's literally becoming a rising menace in Leh

There is not even a single tourist place in India that has not either been vandalised or polluted by people.

25 Jun 2019 3:14 AM IST

Ladakh, the land of high passesâ€, is a high altitude desert that lies between the Himalayas and the Kunlun mountain range at a height of more than 3,000 metres. Being located at a distance of 1010.5 km from the national capital, it took us arouund 2 hours to reach Leh by air.

A voyage to the land of Lamas

The extraordinary sunset from Shanti Stupa and Night view from Leh place was one of those few things one cannot afford...

20 Jun 2019 12:19 AM IST

Women dressed in traditional dresses performed the Jabro Dance form wishing everyone a very Happy Independence Day. (Photo: ANI)

Locals of Leh celebrate 73 Independence Day with great pomp and show

Locals celebrate '73rd Independece Day' in Leh.

16 Aug 2019 9:42 AM IST

Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane is visiting Leh to review the ongoing security situation. (PTI Photo)

India China standoff: Army Chief Naravane visiting Ladakh to review...

Gen Naravane will be briefed about the evolving situation by top Army commanders overseeing deployment of troops

3 Sept 2020 12:04 PM IST

Travel the length and breadth of our country, and enjoy the offbeat corners you have never imagined.

Top 5 destinations for best travel experiences this September

Here are some recommendations from Confirmtkt and Travelyaari for best experiences.

8 Sept 2018 4:47 PM IST

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, under observation at a hospital, after he ended his 21-day-long hunger strike in support of the demand for statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution on Tuesday, in Leh. (PTI Photo)

Curbs imposed ahead of Wangchuk's march

The decision comes days after Wangchuk announced that he will on April 7 lead around 10,000 people in a march to the...

6 April 2024 1:52 AM IST

This first round of irrigation is very critical for farming operations in Leh as it facilitates timely sowing and gives full scope of cropping in the short growing season.

Leh: Artificial glaciers bring warmth, smiles

Beneficiary farmers have reason to rejoice because the increase in crop production has led to a 3 to 4-fold increase in...

8 Aug 2017 1:55 AM IST