Ladakh, Union Territory, Weather, Location, & River
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Ladakh, union territory of India, located in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent in the vicinity of the Karakoram and westernmost Himalayan mountain ranges. Characterized by high plains and deep valleys, the regionโs high altitude has caused sections of Ladakh to be referred to as โthe roof of the world.โ
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Ladakh, Union Territory, Weather, Location, & River
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Ladakh, Union Territory, Weather, Location, & River
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