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LG Saxena unveils Valleys of Flowers plan for Ladakh boosting tourism and ecology

India
Published on 1 May 2026
LG Saxena unveils Valleys of Flowers plan for Ladakh boosting tourism and ecology

Cold desert streets are getting new floral zones

Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena announced that Choglamsar and Wari La in Leh will be transformed into “Valleys of Flowers.” Plantation drives are already underway to turn the cold desert landscape into vibrant floral zones, aiming to strengthen tourism while improving ecological conditions in Ladakh. The initiative signals a new branding push for the region’s nature and visitor appeal.

  • Choglamsar and Wari La in Leh will be developed as “Valleys of Flowers”
  • Plantation drives have already started to boost floral coverage
  • The project targets both tourism growth and ecological improvement
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