Ladakh is a mysterious land shrouded in myths and legends. The fauna of Ladakh have much in common with that of Central Asia generally and especially with those of the Tibetan Plateau.An exception to this area are the birds , many of which migrate from warmer parts of India to spend the summer in Ladakh. Ladakh posses virtually no natural forests, though along river banks and valleys some greenery does exist.The lower mountain slopes are sparse but higher up near the snow line Wild Rose, Will and Herbacious plants have successfully colonized the slopes. Because of decrease in temperature ,vegetation becomes more sparse and stunted as one ascends the slopes. Several hardy animals and birds thrive together here in an exquisite equilibrium.