LADAKH'S FIRST LUXURY 5-STAR HOTEL TAKES MICE TO THE NEXT LEVEL AT 11,562 FT.
Travel Trade Journal|TTJ April 2024
As one of the most sought-after tourist hotspots and a rapidly emerging MICE destination in India, The Grand Dragon Ladakh offers state-of-the-art conference facilities and diverse leisure options. Join Danish Din, Director, The Grand Dragon Ladakh, for an insider's look into the extent of MICE possibilities at this breathtaking property.
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LADAKH'S FIRST LUXURY 5-STAR HOTEL TAKES MICE TO THE NEXT LEVEL AT 11,562 FT.

Ladakh is a cold desert nestled within the majestic Great Himalayas, flanked by the imposing Karakoram and Zanskar mountains. It showcases

breathtaking scenery, crisscrossed by several rivers like the Indus, which sculpt deep valleys, dramatic gorges, lakes and glaciers, including the renowned Pangong Lake and Siachen Glacier. This stunning panorama serves as the backdrop for The Grand Dragon Ladakh, one of the first luxury hotels in Leh, Ladakh, established in 2007. Owned and operated by the esteemed Abdu family of Leh, the hotel boasts over 50 years of expertise in extending warm hospitality to travellers exploring this remote corner of the world situated at 11,562 ft.

Pioneering Luxury

Addressing the proud heritage of the hotel, Danish says, “It was the first to offer facilities and services on par with international standards, and since its opening, it has been credited as the pioneer in showcasing luxury standards to the hospitality sector in Ladakh. It is also Ladakh’s only certified five-star, international standard hotel.” Open year-round, this artistically designed hotel showcases indigenous architecture and features paintings by Gulam Mustafa, the first modern artist of Ladakh.

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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.

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