Ladakh, September 15, 2023: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, has confirmed the commencement of the upgrade and widening of the 230-kilometer-long Kargil-Zanskar Road, a crucial segment of National Highway 301, in Ladakh. In a series of tweets, the Minister revealed that this extensive project (Kargil-Zanskar Road) has been divided into […]
After the successful completion of six Defender Journeys in South India, Jaguar Land Rover and Cougar Motorsport have announced the next five DEFENDER Journeys, which will take place in the Himalayas between June and August 2023. Guests participating in these Himalayan Experiences will drive the iconic DEFENDER 110 on some aspirational driving routes to Ladakh, […]
In an effort to promote tourism in the region, authorities have unveiled their intention to grant access to previously off-limits zones in Ladakh. This means that individuals desiring to venture into areas like Marsimik La, Tsogtsalo, and Chang Chenmo, among others, will now have the opportunity to do so. Prospective travellers will soon have the […]
The Manali-Leh highway has reopened to the general public after being closed for several months. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) successfully cleared the 427 km road of heavy snow in a remarkable 138 days, allowing for the smooth movement of vehicles. This highway holds great strategic importance as it enables the transportation of armed forces […]
The Indian government has launched a comprehensive plan to develop more than 2,500 villages in 19 districts along the northern border, with the aim of promoting tourism and fostering social entrepreneurship. Under the ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’, these villages will receive much-needed infrastructure development, including all-weather roads, access to drinking water and electricity (with a focus […]
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari inspected Zojila Tunnel ,Asia’s longest tunnel to establish all weather connectivity for Ladakh and an important project implemented in Jammu and Kashmir with the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Shri Manoj Sinha and members of Parliament of Parliamentary Consultative Committee on Road Transport and […]
A delegation led by the Chairman, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Shri Tashi Gyalson called on the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Dr Jitendra Singh in New Delhi and discussed a wide range of issues pertaining to development of the region. Dr Jitendra Singh informed the Ladakh leaders that India’s first Night Sky […]
A trip to Ladakh is an adventure like no other, where you’ll be surrounded by snow-capped peaks, pristine lakes, and a culture unlike any other. As you embark on this journey, you’ll leave behind the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enter a world of serene beauty and tranquillity. Well, if you’re planning to […]