Tourism stakeholders of Ladakh passed a joint resolution on Sunday (April 5, 2026) that stressed “restricted external investment” with “local participation” in the sector. Meanwhile, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk received a warm welcome in Ladakh’s Kargil district during his tour, after his release following nearly six months of detention in Jodhpur jail.
“Any concerns regarding the impact of external investments: whether direct, indirect, declared, or otherwise; should be addressed through lawful means, dialogue, and coordinated representation by local communities, trade bodies, and associations,” read the resolution adopted by the Ladakh Tourist Trade Alliance (LTTA), an amalgam of 14 Leh-based organisations.
The LTTA said over the past decades, the local population, despite challenging environmental and logistical constraints, has built a resilient and thriving tourism ecosystem comprising hotels, guest houses, transport services, adventure tourism, and allied sectors.
“However, in recent years, there has been increasing pressure from large external businesses and vested interests seeking to enter and dominate the tourism sector in Ladakh,” said the LTTA.
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