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Ladakh records 65.9 pc rise in tourist arrivals in first 10 months of 2026

Srinagar, Nov 13 (UNI) The union Territory of Ladakh has recorded a significant increase in tourist arrivals in 2026, registering a 65.90 per cent growth during the first ten months of the year compared to the corresponding period in 2025.
According to figures shared by Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh on social media, the union Territory received around 4.91 lakh tourists between January and October 2026, against 2.96 lakh during the same period last year.
The upward trend continued in October, with tourist arrivals reaching 30,623, compared to 17,537 in October 2025, marking an increase of 74.62 per cent.
The data also showed sustained growth in tourist footfall over the past five months. Arrivals increased by 121 per cent in May, 43 per cent in June, 56 per cent in July, 65 per cent in August and 61 per cent in September, compared to the corresponding months last year.
Sharing the figures on X, the Lieutenant Governor attributed the growth to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to promote domestic tourism and the targeted policy initiatives of the UT Administration.
He said the administration's efforts were aimed at creating an enabling environment for the tourism sector, generating employment opportunities for local residents and promoting sustainable livelihoods.
The Lieutenant Governor also invited travellers to visit Ladakh and experience its natural beauty and cultural heritage, while emphasising the importance of responsible tourism.
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