Friendly Local People

Friendly local people would be the next reason why Leh Ladakh should be in your list. Ladakh residents are extremely polite and mildly spoken. They are real and honest people that traditionally live a nomadic, rural lifestyle. 90% of Ladakh residents work in agriculture, relying on the Indus River as their main source of income.

Ladakh has extremely brief but bustling summers when the majority of the population makes their living from tourism. They are very active throughout the summer months collecting money off of tourists (not from travelers). No one has the time for casual talks. During the winter, they seek conversation partners. No matter where in Ladakh you go, you will be greeted with a smile and soft voice. Kids are constantly looking for playmates since they have school breaks. Additionally, you have the opportunity to meet a wide range of fascinating and like-minded travelers (not tourists) from around the world who inspire you in more ways than you can think.