FESTIVAL IN LADAKH – SINDHU DARSHAN FESTIVAL

Untouched by the outer world, Ladakh is blessed with all the marvels of Mother Nature; and the locals of this paradise never leaves any opportunity to appreciate nature’s offerings! The Sindhu Darshan Festival in Ladakh is one such example!

Celebrated for a stretch of three days on the eve of ‘Guru Purnima’ or the full moon day in June month, the locals of Ladakh honours the Indus River through this annual festival. Along with testifying the peace and brotherhood that exists in the entire Ladakh Valley, Sindhu Darshan Festival also admires the bravery of Indian soldiers.

First celebrated in October 1997, the Sindhu Darshan Festival in Ladakh came into existence after the rediscovery of the Sindhu River (or the Indus River) in January 1996. Discovered by revered Indian politician Lal Krishna Advani, this event was later declared as a primary regional festival that is being celebrated by locals from all religious background and faiths. Today, the Sindhu Darshan Festival in Ladakh has become a major attraction of Leh Ladakh tourism, and entices a large number of national and international tourists to plan for a Leh Ladakh tour.