LEH, July 8 -- The massive tourism surge in Ladakh continues to witness an impressive upward trajectory, with foreign tourist arrivals almost doubling in June this year, compared to the previous year. Compared to 3349 foreign tourists visiting Ladakh in June 2025, the number of foreign visitors has gone up to 6680 in June 2026, registering a jump of 99.46%, reflecting Ladakh's increasing popularity among international travellers seeking high-altitude adventure, culture, spirituality and sustainable tourism experiences.

Among international visitors, Israel continues to emerge as the largest source market for Ladakh, followed by Thailand, the United States, Vietnam, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, Malaysia, Australia, Taiwan, Rus...