India Pavilion showcases the treasures of Ladakh
Get a glimpse of life at the ‘roof of the world’ and find out why the quaint Himalayan region is a huge tourist draw
A special section dedicated to India’s Union Territory, known as the ‘roof of the world’, gives visitors an insight into its indigenous industry of stone and copper sculptures, biodiversity, wildlife and migratory birds. Ladakh also produces the finest pashmina in the world and is a popular destination for ice hockey, skiing and other winter sports
India Pavilion yesterday inaugurated a dedicated section to display the art, culture and economic potential of the Union Territory of Ladakh at Expo 2020 Dubai site.
The section showcasing the high-altitude desert region of India at the foothills of Himalayas was inaugurated by Saugat Biswas, Divisional Commissioner and Secretary of the Union Territory of Ladakh, and Uttam Chand, Consul, Visa and Community Affairs, at the Indian Consulate in Dubai.
Visitors can gain knowledge about the “roof of the world” as the region is called, from October 22-November 4, the Indian Consulate tweeted.
Rich heritage
Speaking to Gulf News about the rich cultural and economic heritage of Ladakh, Biswas said: “We see the inauguration of the Ladakh section here as a great opportunity to have an interface with thousands of international visitors. Ladakh has great economic opportunities waiting to be discovered. It produces the finest ‘pashmina’ (Cashmere) wool in the world, has an indigenous industry of stone and copper sculptures, interesting biodiversity, wildlife, migratory birds, flora and fauna. Ladakh is a popular destination for ice hockey, skiing and other winter sports.” Biswas said the in-depth display of life in this picturesque mountainous desert region will attract people to explore the territory.
It may be recalled that the region of Leh-Ladakh was granted independent status of Union territory in 2018. Since then, there has been a surge in its potential for economic development — particularly through tourism .
Situated 10,000 feet above sea level, Ladakh offers a scintillating Himalayan panorama, Buddhist monasteries and ancient lakes. It is popular for treks and has a quaint culture that needs to be preserved and highlighted.