The ancient Indian civilisation evolved over a period of thousands of years and the Indus (Sindhu) river and the Indus Valley civilisation flourished along its banks.

The river’s name comes from Sanskrit word ‘Sindhu’ and is mentioned in the Rig Veda, the earliest (c. 1500 BC) chronicles and hymns of the Aryan people. It is the source of the country’s name. Word like Hindu, Hindustan and India have been derived from Sindhus and Indus, the name given by the foreigners.

The ‘Sindhu Darshan’ or Sindhu Festival held in July aims at projecting Indus as a symbol of India’s unity and communal harmony. Whilst promoting tourism to this area, this festival is also a symbolic salute to the brave soldiers of India.

Sindhu stands for peaceful co-existence and communal harmony. Sindhu is a symbol of India’s identity and civilisation.

The Sindhu Yatra is a four day programme which will help you to forge a bond of unity with those who live in far flung corners of the country; thus providing them an opportunity to visit the beautiful region of Ladhak.