Ladakh records 4.91 lakh tourist arrivals from Jan - Oct 2026
Ladakh tourism growth
Compared to the corresponding months in 2025, the tourist arrivals in 2026 increased by 121% in May, 43% in June, 56% in July, 65% in August and 61% in September.
Ladakh has recorded extraordinary tourism growth for the sixth consecutive month this year. Tourist arrivals rose to 30,623 in October 2026, up from 17,537 in October 2025, a jump of 74.62%. The state recorded a surge of 4.91 lakh tourist arrivals from Jan–Oct (10 Months) 2026, up from 2.96 lakh in the same period last year, an impressive increase of 65.90%.
Compared to the corresponding months in 2025, the tourist arrivals in 2026 increased by 121% in May, 43% in June, 56% in July, 65% in August and 61% in September.
These figures were published on X by Vinai Kumar Saxena, the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Ladakh. In his post, he remarked, “It is a testament to the UT Administration’s targeted policy decisions, creating a robust, enabling environment for our local tourism industry, and thereby creating new avenues of local employment and sustainable livelihoods. We extend a warm welcome to all travellers to experience the breathtaking beauty and rich culture of Ladakh, while practising responsible tourism.”
