LADAKH: FADING LEGACY : IMPACT OF TOURISM ON ECONOMY

In the past economy of Ladakh was mainly dependent on the agricultural sector government jobs and armed forces but now the tourism sector has emerged as a main contributing agent to the economy. The impact-oriented studies related to tourism for Ladakh are limited to social cultural and geographical aspects lacking a focus on impact of tourism on economic development of Ladakh. Hence the present study provides an empirical analysis of the impact of tourism on the economy of Ladakh. Consequently the study provides effective suggestions to policymakers for development of sustainable tourism that boosts economic development in Ladakh.