Ladakh is a mountainous region in the northern and eastern part of the Kashmir region in India. It's known for its remote beauty, monasteries, and stupas. Here are some things to know about Ladakh:  

• Attractions: Ladakh is home to many attractions, including monasteries, stupas, the Leh Palace, Stok Palace Museum, and the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre.  

• Name: The name Ladakh means "land of high mountain passes".  

• Landscape: Ladakh is often called "Moonland" because of its unique lunar landscape.

• Location: Ladakh is located between the Karakoram Range in the north and the Great Himalayas in the south. It's administered by India as a union territory, but parts of it are also administered by Pakistan and China.  
• Climate: Ladakh has a cold and dry climate with an average annual precipitation of about 3 inches. It's prone to seismic activity, with light to moderate tremors being common.  
• Vegetation: Vegetation is limited to valleys and sheltered areas, where tamarisk shrubs, furze, and other plants grow.