India, Aug. 9 -- Better air and road connectivity has boosted tourist arrivals in the cold desert region of Ladakh this season.

The Union Territory has already recorded 3,30,332 tourist arrivals between January and July this year, accounting for 98.35 per cent of the total footfall for the entire year of 2025.

Ladakh became the most sought-after destination this season, with a rapid surge in June and July. More than 2.12 lakh tourists visited Ladakh, accounting for nearly 65 per cent of the total 3.30 lakh tourist arrivals recorded so far this year.

According to official sources, Ladakh received 1,05,046 tourists in July 2026, compared to 67,273 in July 2025, registering a growth of 56.15 per cent. The July arrivals comprised 95,416 do...