Tourism Department, UT Ladakh Invites Bids for Two Key Tourism Infrastructure Projects in Mushkoo Valley

VOL News Desk/ The Department of Tourism, Union Territory of Ladakh has invited tenders from eligible agencies for the execution of two (02) major tourism infrastructure projects in Mushkoo Valley, Kargil, under the Challenge Based Destination Development (CBDD) Scheme, Sub-Scheme of Swadesh Darshan 2.0.

The details of the tenders are as follows:

1. NIT No. 37

• Name of Work: Selection of an Agency for Design and Execution of Physical Interventions in Mushkoo Valley, Kargil.

• Pr...

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LG Kavinder: Health, Education, Tourism Key to Ladakh’s Growth

Leh, Aug 30/ VOL News Desk/ Calling Health, Education and Tourism the three lifelines of Ladakh, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today said that all-out efforts are being made to strengthen these sectors to ensure holistic and sustainable development of the Union Territory.

“Unprecedented development is taking place across Ladakh. From health to education and tourism, new infrastructure is coming up at a rapid pace. It is important to highlight these achiev...

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Administrative Secretary Tourism, DIPR & HUDD Interacts with Kargil Media Fraternity

Kargil, August 24, 2025: Administrative Secretary, Tourism & Culture, Housing & Urban Development and Information & Public Relations, UT Ladakh, Sanjit Rodrigues, virtually attended from Kargil the press briefing given by Chief Secretary, UT Ladakh during his visit to Kargil. The press briefing was also attended by media persons of Kargil. Subsequently, the Administrative Secretary held an interaction with the media persons of Kargil and discussed various issues like tourism promotion and de...

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“Ladakh’s New Era: Tourism and Transformation”, says LG Ladakh

Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, said that Ladakh had been subjected to neglect and discrimination for decades, but the long-pending aspiration of its people was fulfilled when the Central Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, granted Union Territory status to Ladakh.

The Lt Governor was speaking during a felicitation programme organised by Bharat Vikas Parishad in Jammu today.

The Lieutenant Governor said that Ladakh is “far ...

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DC Kargil Visits Nam Suru to review Preparations for Suru Summer Festival

Kargil, August 7, 2025: Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC Kargil, Rakesh Kumar IAS today visited Yokma Namsuru in the Sub-Division Sankoo to review the on-ground preparations for the upcoming Suru Summer Festival and to take stock of various developmental and public issues facing the area.

Councillor Parkachik Agha Ainul Huda, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Sankoo, Executive Engineers from PHE Kargil, Mechanical Division, I&FC Kargil, SVD Sankoo, Tehsildar Taisuru, Assistant Director To...

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Ladakh Hoteliers Seek Relief and Tourism Boost

Leh, May 31, 2025: A delegation comprising members of All Ladakh Hotel and Guest House Association (ALHGHA), led by its President, Rigzin Wangmo Lachic, called on the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), at Raj Niwas. Chief Secretary, Dr Pawan Kotwal, IAS, was present in the meeting.

At the outset, the delegates expressed their gratitude to the UT Administration, headed by the HLG, for meeting their long-standing demand for a separate electricity tariff ...

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Acting CEC chairs review meeting for upcoming Suru Festival 2025

Kargil, May 26, 2025 – Acting Chief Executive Councillor and EC Tourism, LAHDC Kargil, Kacho Mohd Feroz, today chaired a preparatory review meeting related to the upcoming Suru Festival 2025.

The meeting was attended by Assistant Director Tourism Kargil Mohammad Ali Tak, besides the Ernst & Young team on behalf of the Tourism Department of UT Ladakh.

During the meeting, threadbare deliberations and discussions were followed to assess different ideas and objectives related to the succes...

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Ladakh Issues New Guidelines for Rent-a-Bike Trade Licenses

Leh/Kargil, Ladakh – The Office of the Regional Transport Officer (RTO), UT Ladakh, has released updated guidelines concerning the issuance and renewal of Trade Licenses under the Rent a Motor Cycle Scheme, 1997. Circular No. 01, dated May 24, 2025, outlines the application process, eligibility criteria, and additional conditions for operating a rent-a-bike business in the region.
According to the circular, the application for a new or renewed Trade License must be made in Form 1 to the Licen...

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Ladakh Tourism Seeks Relief Following Pahalgam Attack, Indo-Pak Situation

Leh, May 19, 2025- The Deputy Commissioner Leh Santosh Sukhadeve convened a crucial meeting at DC Office Conference Hall on May 19, to address the concerns of the local hotel and guest house associations. The meeting was called in response to a representation received from stakeholders of Tourism Sector.
During the meeting, President All Ladakh Hotels and Guest Houses Association, Leh Rigzin Lachic presented a four point demand which focused on the impact of recent Pahalgam terrorist attack f...

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LG Ladakh holds meeting with tourism stakeholders, LAHDCs to discuss tourism promotion

Leh, March 13, 2025: The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brigadier (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd) held a meeting at the Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat with stakeholders from the tourism sector along with both chairmen of LAHDC Leh and Kargil and the concerned UT Administration officials to discuss steps for promoting tourism in UT Ladakh.

At the outset, the HLG, highlighting the need to promote tourism to increase the footfall of tourists in UT Ladakh, underscored the need for tourism st...

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