A rugged terrain and beautiful high altitude desert formed by the buckling and folding of the earth's crust as the Indian sub-continent pushed with irresistible force against the immovable mass of Asia. Its silhouettes, elevated by the incredible tectonic movements, have been shaped over the ages by the process of erosion, sculpted into the form by wind and water. Dotted with monasteries, beatific lakes, passes and maroon robed monks, Ladakh has been a destination for young and adventures for sure.