Venture Ladakh is a trekking holiday company offering a wide choice of experiences for all abilities. With us you can choose to climb a 6000m peak or a camping trek in different parts of Ladakh. We are a small, personal company bringing together Ladakhi and English skills and experience of cultural expeditions into the mountainous regions of Ladakh Himalaya. Your guide will be experienced and knowledgeable in all key aspects of your chosen trek—whether it involves climbing a mountain, visiting Buddhist monasteries, or wildlife watching, such as spotting snow leopards. We aim to make your chosen expedition a truly special and memorable experience in a country that will leave you wanting to come back for more! Whether you are a solo traveler, part of a family, or a group of friends, we can customize the itinerary and duration to suit your interests and budget. If your needs are different, just let us know, and we will happily organize a tailored plan for you. We provide not only impeccable travel services but also an opportunity to visit the place of your dreams. Additionally, the steady flow of tourists helps create employment opportunities for the local communities in these areas.

We offer a high-quality service that takes you to the heart of Ladakhi culture and landscape. With strong ties to the local communities visited on our treks, we bring you closer to the people, providing an opportunity to experience traditional Ladakhi life firsthand.

BUDDHISM IN LADAKH

The Buddhist monasteries of Ladakh are renowned for their rich cultural heritage, showcased through religious wall murals and the vibrant masked cham festivals, which mainly take place in winter. Buddhism reached Tibet from India via Ladakh, leaving a significant influence on the artistic heritage of the region. In Ladakh, both Muslim and Buddhist religions are practiced and visually represented through the architecture of mosques and gompas (monasteries). Buddhist villages are often marked by mani walls at their entrances—these chest-high structures are faced with engraved stones bearing the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum. Chortens (stupas) are also a familiar sight, as is the gompa, which serves as a key landmark within each community. Within Ladakh there are four different Buddhist sects which are; the Ge – lugs – pa, Kar – gut – pa, Nig –mas – pa and the Sas – kya – pa.

 LADAKH DEMOGRAPHICS

The Ladakhi population numbers around 400,000 and is made up of diverse regional communities, resulting in a blend of many different ethnic groups—from the nomadic people of Changthang to the Aryan people of Hanu. The Ladakhi people have their own script and language, which share many similarities with Tibetan.