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
Manali-Leh highway, which has average elevation more than 12,000 feet and four major mountain passes with elevation of over 16,000 feet, has been the place for many adventure enthusiasts to set a world record. Not only Ladakh is a popular tourist destination where lakhs of tourists visit every year to enjoy the amazing landscapes, high altitude passes, ancient monasteries, unique culture and lakes, the region is also offering an opportunity to people to attempt for new records. People come here to set world records in many categories including fastest man/woman to cover the distance between Leh and Manali on foot, fastest cycling on this road, fastest car drive etc, motorbiking etc. We shall keep you updated with the latest records and attempts. Pune woman runs Leh to Manali in five days, sets new world record August 14, 2022 Pune based 45-year-old ultra runner-cum-cyclist Preeti Maske, a mother of two, created another world record to become the fastest woman on foot to run from Leh to Manali in just 4 days, 22 hours and 9 minutes. Till now the world record is held by Sufiya Khan who ran from Manali to Leh in six days. Preeti set a Guinness World Record in June this year by becoming the first woman to solo cycle from Leh to Manali in just 55 hours 13 minutes. She also holds many other records in long distance cycling. This time she attempted for Guinness record for the fastest on foot journey from Leh to Manali. With 8,000m elevation gain, runner-cum-cyclist Preeti covered a distance of 80km every day on the first four days and 100km on the last day. She was flagged off by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) from Leh at 6am on August 9 by chief engineer Brig Gaurav Karki. Given the monsoon conditions, she
Manali-Leh highway, which has average elevation more than 12,000 feet and four major mountain passes with elevation of over 16,000 feet, has been the place for many adventure enthusiasts to set a world record. Not only Ladakh is a popular tourist destination where lakhs of tourists visit every year to enjoy the amazing landscapes, high