The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and Indo-China standoff paralysed tourism in the Union Territory (UT) of Ladakh. Majority of the populace, who rely on the sector for their livelihood, are struggling to save the tourism business chains.
The air about Indo-China delimitation is still not clear but Ladakh administration has resumed tourism promotions with “Zanskar winter sports and youth festival 2021” from January 18 to January 30.
People practicing ‘yoga’ and ‘meditation’ in a snowcapped, isolated valley; youth playing ice hockey and skating on the snow after trekking over the frozen Zanskar river famous as the ‘Chadar Trek’; traditional archery followed by a colourful, cultural food…