With Kashmir Valley In Lockdown, Israeli Tourists Prolong Stay In Leh

The nearly month-long lockdown in the Valley has prompted most of the Israeli travelers to cancel their Kashmir itinerary and prolong their stay in Leh, turning the city into a ‘Little Israel’ of sorts. From streets to hotels and restaurants to monasteries, Israelis are all over Leh to enjoy the pristine beauty of Ladakh after canceling their Kashmir Valley plans due to the lockdown.

In markets and public places, one can hear Ladakhi and Hebrew being spoken and shops have tailored their menus to suit Israeli taste buds as a large number of them are currently staying in Leh town. The nearly month-long lockdown in the Valley has prompted most of the Israeli travelers to cancel their Kashmir itinerary and prolong their stay in Leh, turning the city into a ‘Little Israel’ of sorts.