Leh is the largest town in Ladakh and serves as one of its district headquarters. It is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and cultural significance. The town is situated at an altitude of 3,505 meters above sea level.
Kargil is the second largest town in Ladakh after Leh and is also a district headquarters.It is located on the Leh-Srinagar highway. Kargil has an average elevation of about 2,676 meters (8,780 ft) above sea level. It is known for the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, which commemorates the 1999 conflict between India and Pakistan. The region experiences extreme winter cold, with temperatures sometimes dipping below minus 40 degrees Celsius.
Pench National Park is a captivating wildlife sanctuary located in the heart of India. It covers an area of 758 square kilometers and is home to diverse wildlife, including the Royal Bengal tiger, jackals, peafowls, wild dogs, and more. The park gained fame after being mentioned in Rudyard Kipling’s classic story “The Jungle Book”. Visitors can explore this enchanting wilderness through thrilling jeep safaris.