Ladakh was opened to tourism in 1971. Since then the tourist inflow has increased several times over (see graph: Welcome to Ladakh). Though Ladakh gets more foreign tourists, domestic tourists have increased recently. The biggest tourist activity is trekking and jeep safaris; the biggest tourist attractions of Ladakh are its unique terrain and culture.
The humble guesthouse is the heart of Ladakhi tourism. A bulk of the tourists coming to Leh prefer them
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