The cancellation of GoAir (Go First) flights has had a significant impact on tourism in Ladakh as thousands of hotel bookings have been cancelled or postponed. With GoAir (Go First) being one of the major airlines connecting Ladakh to other parts of India, the sudden cancellation of their flights has disrupted travel plans for many tourists. Ladakh, known for its breathtaking landscapes and unique cultural heritage, attracts a large number of tourists each year. However, the limited accessibility to the region makes air travel crucial for most visitors. GoAir's flight cancellations have resulted in fewer flight options, increased ticket prices, and difficulties in securing alternate arrangements. While some tourists managed to book other flights at higher airfare, many other cancelled their tour plans. The increased flight ticket cost due to the monopoly of the other airlines, middle-class tourists are not able to afford their tours to Ladakh. A ticket is costing Rs 15,000 to 30,000 from Delhi to Leh (one way). The tourists were searching for alternate ways to reach Ladakh i.e. road journey. But, the Manali-Leh highway is taking too much time in opening for tourists. On the other side, Srinagar-Leh road is blocking again and again. The road is not fully functional and is open for one-way traffic with strict timing system. The tourists are clueless about what they should do now. Tourists who had booked their trips well in advance have been left disappointed and frustrated. Many have had to cancel or postpone their plans altogether due to the lack of reliable flight options. This not only affects the tourists but also has a ripple effect on the local economy, as businesses that rely on tourism suffer from reduced footfall and revenue. Moreover, the cancellation of GoAir (Go First) flights has also impacted the reputation of Ladakh
The cancellation of GoAir (Go First) flights has had a significant impact on tourism in Ladakh as thousands of hotel bookings have been cancelled or postponed. With GoAir (Go First) being one of the major airlines connecting Ladakh to other parts of India, the sudden cancellation of their flights has disrupted travel plans for many
Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal (JTN) raised the demands in Parliament for the construction of roads of Paddar-Padum, Udaipur-Padum, and Korzok-Kiato for strengthening the Indian border in the Northern region. Raising his demands under business rule 377 of the Lok Sabha, Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal emphasized that India has war experiences of 1948, 1962, 1965, 1971, 1999 and the Galwan conflict of 2020. Unprecedented border tussles usher the nation to develop some alternative routes to connect the border with mainstream land. Despite the commendable works on Nimo-Padum- Darcha Road including the tunnel at Shinku La and Zojila pass there is a need to focus on better, shorter, and economically more feasible roads and tunnels on priority to keep our border well secured. During the ongoing Parliament session, MP Jamyang raised demands for the construction of three major roads to connect Ladakh with the mainstream countryside in Himachal's Lahaul-Spiti district and J&K's Kishtwar for greater interest. He said there are three possibilities for building a shorter road from Kishtwar district of Jammu division to the Zanskar valley of Ladakh which are the construction of 45 km Paddar-Padum Road, Kishtwar-Atholi-Maichil- Soomchan-Zongkhul or 80 km Kishtwar-Atholi-Maichil-Dangail-Potla-Bardan’. This will be the shortest route between Northern Command and Pathankot Airforce/Military station to Ladakh as it will reduce the distance by about 150 km. This route being the shortest was also followed by the legendary Dogra General Zorawar Singh during his conquests of Ladakh and eastern Tibet in the 1830s. Construction of Udaipur-Padum Road from Miyar Valley of Himachal's Lahaul via Khanjar- Zardong-Kesar-Kang La-Padum or Khanjar-Shangkha-Thangso-Kargyak near Shinkunla Zanskar will also reduce the distance. Construction of a 100 km Road from Korzok village at Tso Moriri lake of Ladakh to Kiato in Himachal's Spiti valley will also provide easy access to eastern
Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal (JTN) raised the demands in Parliament for the construction of roads of Paddar-Padum, Udaipur-Padum, and Korzok-Kiato for strengthening the Indian border in the Northern region. Raising his demands under business rule 377 of the Lok Sabha, Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal emphasized that India has war experiences
Kela pass is a high mountain pass in the Changthang region of Leh district in Union Territory of Ladakh which has become the highest motorable pass of the country connecting Leh with Pangong Lake. The altitude of Kela pass is 18,600 ft from mean sea level. Kela pass is the gateway to Kela tso (Kela lake) or Lchagri Gyamtso Lake and further to Tharuk, Sarkunchar and Tangste village, and Pangong Lake. Kela pass was used by shepherds and trekkers until recently when Indian Army connected the pass by a motorable road. The Kela pass or Keyla pass is approachable from both Tangste and Zingral (below Changla pass). Surpassing 18,380 ft high Khardungla pass, the Kela pass has become the highest motorable road of the country that will be open for general traffic movement. However, 19,300 ft high Umling-la pass of Ladakh is the highest motorable pass/road in the country but the pass is not open for the general public. The Leh-Kela pass-Pangong lake road will be open to general traffic movement in a few days. The road via Kela pass will reduce the distance between Leh and Pangong lake by 41 KM after bypassing 17,586ft high Chang-la pass. This new road will not only reduce distance and travel time from Leh to Pangong lake but will also become a new tourist destination with its all-new landscapes. Tourists will get to see Kela lake (Kela tso), unexplored villages, nomads, snow and glaciers. This road will also be strategically important for the Indian Army as it will allow fast and safe movement of the military convoys to Pangong Lake. The new road that connects Zingral (Leh side) to Tharuk (Pangong side) has provided an alternative road to Durbuk sub-division. The local residents of the area were also demanding an alternative and shorter
Kela pass is a high mountain pass in the Changthang region of Leh district in Union Territory of Ladakh which has become the highest motorable pass of the country connecting Leh with Pangong Lake. The altitude of Kela pass is 18,600 ft from mean sea level. Kela pass is the gateway to Kela tso (Kela
