Ladakh which state

Kargil is situated between 30 to 35 degree North latitude and 75 to 77 degree East West longitude. Zojila and Fotulla passes situated at the height of and meters above the sea level are called gateways for Kashmir Valley and Leh District for entry in Kargil District. High peaks of Namikala and Penzila are called the sky pillars of the District. The whole District is of high rocky mountains, desert arid, snow bound and devoid of natural vegetation.

It occupies unique position because of its high altitude area in the country which ranges from to ft. The topography of the region is mountainous with little or no vegetation. The mountains are of sedimentary rocks and are in process of disintegration due to weathering. The terrain being hilly, available land for agriculture is meager. The summer being short, only one crop of local grim or wheat is grown. Kargil district comprises of Kargil town and inhabited villages and 2 un-inhabited villages.

The normal concept of a village as a contiguous and compact habitation does not apply in Kargil district. Here a number of house holds have settled down here and there depending upon land availability and irrigation facility.

These clusters are spread on large distant and in view of good number of Rivers, etc.. The area of the district is mountainous with difficult terrain. Ladakh lies on the rain shadow side of the Himalayan where dry monsoon winds reaches Kargil after being robbed of its moisture in plains and the Himalayan mountain.

The district combines the condition of both arctic and desert climate. Rainfall in the area is negligible. Heavy snowfall is experienced in winter. They are indicators of a healthy functional ecosystem, which we must protect for our own survival also.

Eastern Ladakh is the only known breeding ground for black-necked crane outside China. Its population in Ladakh is estimated at , while globally it is about 6, The birds are facing a threat to their existence from expanding tourism and feral dogs who devour their eggs and hatchlings.

The Indian Army maintains a large nesting ground in the vast plains of the Chushul valley almost on the border with China, which is expected to come under threat as the area has been opened up for tourists. Same is the case with other areas. It is also seen in Spiti and Pin valleys of Himachal Pradesh. Facebook Twitter Linkedin EMail. Start a Conversation. Except for border security personnel, no one is allowed in the region without special permission from the Union home ministry.

Among birds, over bird species are spotted in Ladakh. I would also go for the great rosefinch, Eurasian eagle owl, Tibetan snowcock or the Eurasian golden oriole. But it is only the local administration that can give the final nod. They are currently reviewing the proposals and the final selection is expected soon.

Through a presentation, they apprised the Lieutenant Governor of the different species of birds and mammals of Ladakh. LG Mathur appreciated their initiative and assured his support in their projects.

The Wildlife Conservation and Birds Club of Ladakh proposed the snow leopard and the black-necked crane be announced as the state animal and bird of Ladakh. This article first appeared on Mongabay. Share your perspective on this article with a post on ScrollStack, and send it to your followers. Contribute Now. The population of Snow Leopard in Ladakh is estimated to be around Lobzang Visuddha.