Ladakh is now regarded as a “must-see” bird-watching destination. Visitors were rarely enticed to explore the region due to its arid climate, extremely rugged terrain, vastness, remoteness, and limited accessibility.
The beauty of the many species of birds that swoop through the skies of Ladakh should leave bird lovers speechless. Over 300 different bird species have been spotted in the area by researchers and photographers
What can bird lovers expect?
Ladakh is a suitable habitat for migration and breeding of continental birds, including wetlands of very large size (e.g., Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri, Tso Kar, etc.), due to the presence of several high-altitude wetlands
Long Distance Continental Migration
– Ladakh’s Trans-Himalayan region also supports a large number of local altitudinal migrants who migrate seasonally from lower to higher elevations and vice versa.
Local Altitudinal Migration
Ladakh’s Trans-Himalayan region also supports a large number of local altitudinal migrants who migrate seasonally from lower to higher elevations and vice versa.