Tribune News Service

Jammu, September 23

The ‘Hall of Fame’ at Leh has topped the list of five Indian museums which figured in the list of Asia’s 25 best museums.

It emerged in a recent survey by ‘Trip Advisor’, an American travel website company providing reviews of travel-related content, which ranked the museums as per views expressed by travellers. The Hall of Fame was voted as a “must visit” place by travellers in the survey. It was established in 1986 to showcase the valour, sacrifice and achievements of the Army in various operations in Ladakh. It also displays the culture and heritage of the Ladakh region. It is a museum constructed and maintained by the Army in the memory of the soldiers.

Over the last three decades, the Hall of Fame has become a major attraction for domestic and foreign tourists alike. Leh has an annual footfall of over 1,50,000 visitors.

Recently, a major upgrade and expansion of the Hall of Fame Complex was taken up to include War Memorial, War Cemetery and Adventure Park. These have been rededicated to the people of Ladakh.

On June 13, 2013, His Holiness Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche, Ladakh MP Thupstan Chhewang, Chief Executive Councillor, Leh, Sonam Dawa and the General Officer Commanding, Fire and Fury Corps, reopened the upgraded monuments to people.

The aim was to further heighten the viewing impact and leave an indelible impression on the visitors with a view to enhancing the image of the Army and soldiers in Ladakh.

The function was attended by senior officers of the Fire and Fury Corps and civil dignitaries.

The upgraded Hall of Fame is a hit among the visitors and tourists in Leh.