VOL News Desk/ A vibrant fusion of nature, culture, and immersive experiences captivates visitors, reinforcing Kargil’s appeal as a premier spring destination
Kargil, April 15, 2026: As part of the series of ongoing events held across the UT of Ladakh in connection with the Apricot Blossom Festival, 2026 organized by the Department of Tourism, events in Kargil District concluded on a vibrant and celebratory note at Goma Minjee here today.
The event encapsulated the essence of the festi...
Leh, April 11/ VOL News Desk/ The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, today inaugurated the Apricot Blossom–Chuli Mendok Festival at Darchiks, celebrating the region’s rich cultural heritage, natural beauty, and vibrant traditions.
The Lieutenant Governor and First Lady Smt Sangeeta Saxena were accorded a warm welcome upon their arrival at Darchiks by the local community.
Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor expressed deep admira...
Kargil, April 12, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ As part of the series of events held across the UT of Ladakh in connection with the ongoing Apricot Blossom Festival, 2026, Tourism Department Kargil curated a range of activities across the picturesque apricot belt of Karkitchoo, Chanigund, Hardass, Handurman, Kharoul, Shilikchey and adjoining villages here today.
Apricot Blossom Festival, 2026 showcasing the celebration of one of nature’s most enchanting season continues to captivate visitors with...
April 09, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ The Apricot Blossom Festival was held at Dha-Bema Lasthang and was graced by the State Election Commissioner of UT Ladakh- Shri Sudhanshu Pandey (IAS, Retd.), Secretary to the Commission- Sh. Shiv Kumar Gupta, Private Secretary, Sh. R.M Bhisht, Mr. Tsering Paldan(JKAS) Director Tourism, SDM Khaltsi- Mr. Mohammad Sharif, and Ms. Padma Angmo (JKAS), Assistant Director Tourism.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by the Assistant Director, Ms. Padma ...
ADDC Leh, Sonam Nurboo, JKAS, chaired a preparatory meeting on 18.02.2026 in the VC Room, DC Office Leh, to review arrangements for the forthcoming Apricot Blossom Festival 2026.
During the meeting, the SDMs of Khaltse and Nubra were directed to identify and submit suitable venues within their respective sub-divisions to the AD Tourism, Leh, within two days. Emphasis was placed on selecting accessible, culturally vibrant, and logistically feasible locations to enhance the overall visitor ...
Kargil, April 17, 2025: The fourth day of the ongoing Apricot Blossom Festival 2025 was celebrated with vibrant cultural fervor and enthusiastic community participation at Shilikchay, Kargil.
The event was graced by Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohammad Feroz as the chief guest; Deputy Commissioner Kargil, Shrikant Suse as the guest of honour; along with ADC Imteeaz Kacho, Director Tourism Ladakh Kunzes Angmo, AD Tourism Kargil Rehmatullah Bhat, and the Director of Horticultu...
Kargil, April 13, 2025: As part of the ongoing Apricot Blossom Festival 2025 (Chuli Mendok), the Department of Tourism, Kargil, today organized a vibrant cultural event at Garkone village in Kargil, one of the prominent apricot-producing areas of the region.
Member of Parliament, Ladakh, Hanifa Jan graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Prof. Saket Kushwaha, Vice Chancellor of the University of Ladakh, was the guest of honour. Among other distinguished attendees were Additional SP ...
Leh, April 13: The Apricot Blossom Festival 2025 was celebrated today with colour, vibrancy, and deep cultural resonance at Alchi. Organised by the Department of Tourism, UT Ladakh in collaboration with LAHDC Leh, the event brought together locals, tourists, officials, and artists in a spirited celebration of Ladakh’s rich cultural traditions and warm hospitality.
Chairman/CEC, LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson attended the festival as the Chief Guest. The occasion also saw the presence of D...
Skyurbuchan, April 10, 2025: The Apricot Blossom Festival 2025 was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Skyurbuchan village in Leh district. This is the first Apricot Blossom Festival of the season organized by Department of Tourism, Leh UT Ladakh in collaboration with LAHDC Leh and villagers of Skyurbuchan. Hon’ble Executive Councillor LAHDC Leh Sh Ghulam Mehdi graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event commenced with traditional Ladakhi music, creating a mesmerizing ambiance, and fea...
Leh, April 18: Commissioner/Secretary, Planning Development & Monitoring, Agriculture & Horticulture, Animal/Sheep Husbandry & Fisheries, Dr. Lalthinkhuma Franklin Franklin and Chief Electoral Officer, UT Ladakh, Yatindra M. Maralkar attended the concluding festival of apricot blossom at Saspol Village.
The festival, organized by the Tourism Department in collaboration with the villagers of Saspol, was filled with different cultural performances and dances by cultural troupe and the talen...
