Leh, October 12/ VOL News Desk/ Ladakh continues to witness impressive tourist footfall, with September 2026 recording 55,582 tourist arrivals, against 34,610 tourists in September 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 60.60%.
Between January 1 and September 30, 2026, Ladakh received 4,60,667 tourists as compared to 3,35,872 visitors during the entire year of 2025. The tourist arrivals during the first nine months of 2026 have already surpassed the total footfall recorded in the previo...
Leh, Dec 12/ VOL News Desk/ The Union Territory of Ladakh marked a significant milestone today as Hon’ble Lt Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta inaugurated the newly revised and expanded B-3 Helicopter Services, aimed at enhancing connectivity, promoting tourism, and strengthening emergency support for people living in remote areas of the region.
Recognising Ladakh’s vast geographical spread, harsh terrain, and challenging weather conditions, the Lt Governor said that improved air connectivity ...
Kargil, November 03/ VOL News Desk/ The Hon’ble Member of Parliament took an extensive tour of several villages, including Stiyangkung, Karchykhar, Lalung, Thasgam, Hambri, Thang, Brakoo, and Thuvina, to assess local needs, interact with residents, and review developmental challenges faced by the people.
During the visit, the MP patiently listened to the villagers’ concerns and assured them of his continued support and intervention at both Council and Central levels.
At Stiyangkung, t...
Leh, Sep 03/ VOL News Desk/ The Government of India and the UT Administration are committed to inclusive growth across Ladakh, ensuring that every region—whether remote border villages or central towns—receives equal attention in terms of infrastructure, education, healthcare, and livelihood opportunities. The focus of the UT Administration is not only on large-scale projects but also on grassroots-level initiatives that directly improve the quality of life of people in far-flung areas.
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Kargil, July 29, 2025 – Hon’ble Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, chaired a meeting with representatives of the Firgun Social Initiative Foundation to discuss the promotion of homestays and the strengthening of sustainable tourism in Ladakh. The meeting was held in the presence of Assistant Director, Tourism Kargil, Mohd Ali Tak.
The discussion centered on empowering local homestay owners through skill development, digital integration, and improved...
