To boost up Ladakh's economy, the central government promotes

Eco-tourism and cultural tourism are being promoted in Ladakh by the government. Cultural tourism by the way of home stay in the monasteries which are present in almost all important parts of the region is being planned. Eco-tourism and ecological activities like bird watching, wildlife safaris, etc., are also being promoted. Siachen glacier is now open for tourism exposing tourists to not only the beautiful terrain of Ladakh but also to show the hardships faced by our army.