Kashmir Route Outpaces Manali as Ladakh Tourism Surges The union territory of Ladakh has seen a remarkable surge in tourist arrivals this year, with 330,332 visitors from January to July.
This total is already on track to match last year's figure of 335,872 tourists by mid summer. The trend highlights Ladakh's growing popularity as a tourist destination and underscores its potential for economic growth.
Air travel remains the preferred mode of reaching Ladakh, accounting for nearly half of all arrivals. Meanwhile, road travel through Kashmir is now more popular than the Manali route.