Ladakh first became accessible to foreign visitors in 1974 and since then this high arid region has captured the imagination of numerous adventure travelers. Geographically Ladakh is an extension of the Tibetan Plateau which until the beginning of the nineteenth century was a part of Tibet. This rugged Trans Himalayan region is wedged between the Himalayan range and high windswept Tibetan Plateau. A land where Buddhism is still holds sway it is a realm full of chortens and spectacular monasteries that cling on to stark desolate moonscapes. Prayer flags fluttering on the high passes, monks offering prayers to the gods, butter lamps flickering in the breeze are some images that you will come across in this region. Ladakh also often called “Little Tibet” and gives you a blend of mixed cultures and religions, which makes it an important element for attraction as a destination for adventure travel.