The travelers who wants to explore the charm of Leh and participate in the grand celebrations of Sindhu Darshan or Sindhu festival, it will be apt to plan a trip to picturesque mountain town - Leh.
Sindhu Darshan festival is celebrated with great pomp and show, where the vibrant Ladakh culture is on display.
The festival is a symbol of national integrity and communal harmony, celebrated by every sect and religion.
It is also a symbolic salutation to the brave soldiers of India, who protect our international boundaries from any kind of external attacks.
The Sindhu festival is bouquet of excitement and lot of enjoyment.
Three days extravaganza is celebrated in the month of June on full moon day, on the banks of holy river Indus or Sindhu.
A reception ceremony for the participants is organized by a joint association of Ladakh Buddhist Association, Hindu Trust, Sikh Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee, Christian Moravian Church and Sunni Anjuman.
The grand festival is marked with cultural programmes, performed by the participants of different states in the country.
As it holds a religious significance, the festival begins with a ritual prayers performed by the senior Buddhist Lamas.
A grand feast is held for the participants, coupled with a campfire in evening.
On the last day the participants are invited to the local sightseeing tour of Leh.
The hill town is bestowed with immense natural beauty of Lofty mountains, deep valleys and meandering streams.
The Buddhist gompas are the prime tourist attractions of Leh.
Visit the fabulous heritage sites, which are famed for its exquisite architectural wonder.
While their visit to Leh, travelers can also have a look to Shey Palace, Namgyal Tsemo and Stok Place Museum.
A historical Gurdwara - Gudwara Pathar Sahib, tucked at a distance of 30 km from Leh is worth visiting.
Sindhu Darshan 2010 - 12th-14th June 2010