Leh Ladakh is surrounded and bisected by some of the highest mountain ranges in the world. Leh is known for its Buddhist sites and nearby trekking areas. Ladakh is a word which means "land of high passes" and it is a mountainous region and the coldest desert in the world. Ladakh is one of the most favourite trekking destinations, having some of the most picturesque and challenging treks. Ladakh is a paradise for adventure lovers given by its world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Greater Himalaya and the Karakoram.