The Hemis, Ladakh Festival and Lohar Festival keep the locals motivated and in high spirits. The inherent hospitality of the locals is another reason tourists brave the climatic conditions and keep returning to Ladakh for their vacations.

To visit Ladakh it is very necessary that you be physically fit. You may even require 24-48 hours rest once you reach Ladakh to acclimatize to the high altitude and sparse air.The climatic conditions in Ladakh are extreme. The cold is severe due to the high altitude and the heat is intense due to the rarified air. It is said that you could suffer frostbite and sunstroke at the same time if not properly guarded. Tourists would be well advised to carry windcheaters, woolen clothing, thick socks, gloves, scarves, a woolen cap, boots and sunscreen. You could try the local Ladakhi food, which is a cuisine low in spices and rich in vegetables such as potatoes, beets, pumpkins and beans. Meat is such as mutton and chicken is widely consumed. Home made cheese, goat's milk etc are used. Permits are required to visit a few areas in Ladakh, but for most of the region the beauty is for the onlooker to capture. We suggest you carry many film rolls though a few monasteries may restrict photography inside their sanctum.

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