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Ladakh Treks, Walks and Tours
- Regional centre: Leh
- Population: 270,126
- Size of region: 45,100 sq km
- Currency: Indian Rupee
- Power supply: 230-240v
- Sockets: two pin sockets or Indian three-round pin variety
- Language: Ladakhi
- Time difference: GMT +5.5 hours
- Visas: British Nationals require an Indian visa and this must be obtained in advance
- Religion: 50% Buddhist 45% Muslim
- Popular dishes: local breads with apricot jam and Thukpa - thick vegetable soup
- Popular drinks: Gurgur (butter) tea and chang
- Did you know: As Ladakh is situated in the Himalayan rain shadow it is protected from the monsoon rains and can therefore be trekked in the summer months – one of the few areas of the Himalaya where this is recommended.
- FCDO advice: FCDO Travel Advice for India
