Pangong lake

As COVID restrictions have been eased and Inner Line Permits (ILP) have been scrapped, domestic tourism returns to Ladakh. However, visitors must keep a few things in mind while travelling amid the pandemic.

“Dr. Jigment Wangchuk and his entire team have completely changed the entire scenario of Chushul Primary Health Centre. I have never seen such a dedicated officer and team," says Konchok Stanzin, Councillor of Chushul.

More than half the population of Ladakh is dependent on tourism—and therefore without income for months nows thanks to COVID-19 & geopolitics. But there is a way to a more stable future. Here are some ideas.

"Paper and cloth waste are used for making decorative items, curtains, toys, cushion covers, etc. Alcohol bottles and other broken glasses are reused in the construction of buildings. We are also shredding the plastic and selling it to Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) for road construction."

You now have more options to get 'high' on adventure in Ladakh. But do keep these things in mind to ensure that the scenic moonscape stays protected! #Travel #India