Srinagar, Oct. 26 -- Preserving Natural Beauty The Union Territory of Ladakh which comprises Leh, Kargil, Indus, Nubra River Valleys and the Zanskar range is India's largest cold desert with altitudes ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 meters and more. While this region has a short and dry summer season, the winters are long with heavy snowfall and chilling high velocity winds that causes the temperatures to fall far below sub-zero.Despite the difficult terrain, rarefied air and harsh climatic conditions, Ladakh has its unique charm of its own that attracts a large number of international as well as domestic tourists, especially during the summer months. As we all know, with tourists comes litter, and despite repeated efforts to educate them on ...