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    The document summarizes 15 secrets of Ladakh that locals keep to themselves. Some of the secrets include how in 1971 the war with Pakistan was paused to celebrate Losar; the existence of "Kung Fu nuns" in Ladakh who practice martial arts daily; and that the Indian Army is promoting local entrepreneurship by helping locals build homestays to promote rural tourism. The document shares these secrets through stories and photos to give readers a glimpse into unseen aspects of Ladakh's culture and history.

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    AUG

    2015

    INDIA TOURISM
    PART-26
    LADAKH

    CONCEPT – KRISHNA RAO KHANAPUR

    Krishna Rao Khanapur

    12/08/2015
    Secrets of Ladakh That Locals
    Keep To Themselves

    by Disha Kapkoti

    Every land holds its secrets in its hidden corners. The most stunning
    stories from Ladakh are still unheard secrets. Its culture is still an
    unsolved enigma for many. Here are 15 deepest secrets of the
    Himalayan wonderland that the locals would rather keep to
    themselves.

    Cover Image Credits: Roberto Santini

    1. In 1971, the war with Pakistan was


    paused to celebrate Losar
    Colonel Chewang Rinchen captured Turtok and suddenly decided to
    pause the war with Pakistan, keeping in mind local sentiments on
    Losar. Colonel Rinchen also received the Mahavir Chakra at the age
    of 17 and the army renamed Corps lecture Hall after him in 2006 as
    Rinchen Auditorium near Leh Airport.

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    Image Credits: wikimedia

    2. Kung Fu nuns of Ladakh


    Every morning at the Drukpa nunnery in Ladakh the nuns dress up in
    pyjamas and yellow sashes and the voice of their hee-yaas echo
    across the serene hills. The kung fu nuns are figures of a new age in
    the 800 year old Drukpa buddhist sect.

    Image Credits: wikimedia

    3. Shrine of OP baba
    At the Siachen Basecamp, the shrine of OP Baba is a sacred corner to
    celebrate the well-being of the soldiers. Named after soldier OM
    Prakash who single-handedly fought the attack on Malaun, the shrine
    is a place where the soldiers pledge to give up alcohol and tobacco
    during their posting in Saichen.

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    Image Credits: majorkalsiclasses

    4. Magnetic Hill
    If you turn off your car engine at the Magnetic Hill, it will still keep
    moving. 30km from Leh on the Kargil Highway, you can see the
    unbelievable happen for real.

    Image Credits: wikimedia

    5. Rocks of Viagra
    The magic drug which oozes out of the rocks in Ladakh is gold for
    your body if you know what Shilajit is. It burns fat, increases bone
    strength and is most importantly used for treating infertile couples.

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    Image Credits: wikimedia

    6. Entombed bodies of Mongols in temple


    foundation
    The abode of the royal family of Ladakh, the Leh Palace, was built by
    Sengge Namgyal in 1600AD. It is believed that he entombed the
    bodies of Mongol invaders in the temple's foundation to ward off
    future attacks.

    Image Credits: wikimedia

    7. Druk White Lotus School


    Around 200 pupils travel by bus to this school everyday and receive
    the best in class education maintaining rich cultural traditions of

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    Tibetan Buddhism.
    With passive solar heating, gravity feed water system and seismic
    design and safety, the school passes all test of sustainability and has
    received international acclaim for its design.

    Image Credits: dwls

    8. Lovers fleeing to Leh


    In this silent corner of India, a religious conflict would be the last
    thing you would expect but often when a Buddhist falls in love with a
    Muslim, the two communities don't take it well. There are numerous
    stories of couples from villages fleeing to Leh to find their love haven.

    Image Credits: Praveen

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    9. Indian army training people to build
    homestays
    To promote rural entrepreneurship in Ladakh, the Indian Army is
    promoting the efforts of the locals to build comfortable homestays. To
    help the local economy, the army also sources their fruits and
    vegetables from the local farmers.

    Image Credits: Laura Blankenship

    10. Find a Marmot to cuddle


    Do you wish to find a pet midst this calm landscape? Around
    Khardung La and Tso Moriri you can trace Himalayan marmots from
    the road. These tiny things love to cuddle and are quite friendly.

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    Image
    Credits: Wikipedia

    11. The myth of Tso Kar


    The locals believe that millions of years back a devil drank up from
    the overflowing Tso Kar. And when he drank more than he could, he
    spluttered the water all over and thus formed Regul Tso and
    Starspapukh.

    Image Credits: Wikimedia

    12. Road across Khardungla


    18 men lost their lives in building the highest motorable road at
    Khardung La. The construction of Bailey Bridge on this glaciated
    patch is unique in the sense that its ends rest on hard ice and it is
    also the highest bridge in the world.

    Image Credits: Ajay Panachickal


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    13. The tradition of the order
    It's a Ladakhi tradition to send the youngest child of the family to join
    the monastery. Though with dwindling tradition the practice is no
    longer common but teenagers voluntarily join the order.

    Image Credits: Sharada Prashad CS

    14. Blow a conch to call 120 lamas for lunch


    at Karsha Monastery
    Finding no other way to round them up, the lamas assemble at the
    sound of the conch during lunch and dinners. There can be no other
    way to signal the call to 120 resident lama in the 30 buildings spread
    all over the hill slope.

    Image Credits: Wikimedia

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    15. Where the snake king slept
    Buddhists believe that the snake king Jokpo slept at the Likir Gompa.
    The word Likir is derived from lukhgil which means coiled snake. It is
    one of the richest and most influential gompas in Ladakh.

    Image Credits: Fulvio Spada

    There are beautiful stories waiting to sweep you off your feet. Explore,
    dream and say yes to great stories in life.

    Share this with someone who is dreaming of a Ladakh trip and gift
    them new grounds to explore.

    More about the Author

    Disha Kapkoti

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