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Ladakh himalayas

General Info

 ·  Villages
 ·  Valleys and plateaus
 ·  Lakes
 ·  Passes
 ·  Glaciers
 ·  Rivers

 ·  People

   Religion
    ·  Islam
    ·  Buddhism
    ·  Lamaism
      ·  Gompas
        ·  Hemis Gompa
        ·  Structure
        ·  Religious ceremonies
        ·  Kushoks

 ·  Fairs and festivals
 ·  Other places of interest

The Himalayas - where earth meets sky
Indian Himalayas - Ladakh

Religion of Ladakh
Ladakh can be broadly divided into two distinct religious zones. The Kargil district is predominantly Muslim, with the occasional Buddhist. On the other hand, the majority of the population of Leh District is Buddhist, with a few pockets of Muslims. Leh town and a few villages have a sizeable Muslim population.

Beautiful bust of Buddha at Thiksay monastery. Credit: Discover India magazine
Beautiful bust of Buddha at Thiksay monastery
Credit: Discover India magazine
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