Music of Ladakh

Music of Ladakh reflects a rich musical heritage and cultural legacy of Ladakh. Ladakhi music is similar to the music of Tibet. Ladakh is also called Mini Tibet.

Dance

The popular dances in Ladakh include the Khatok Chenmo which is headed by an respectable family member, Shondol, Some other dance forms includes Kompa Tsum-tsak ''Jabro Chaams: Chabs-Skyan Tses Raldi Tses and Alley Yaato''

Music

The traditional music of Ladakh includes the instruments of Daman, surna and piwang. Chanting of mantras in Sanskrit and Tibetan language plays an important role in Ladakhi music.