Lieutenant Governor Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena today visited Sindhu Ghat, the venue for the upcoming First Sindhu Mahakumbh, and reviewed the ongoing preparations at the site. During the inspection, the Lieutenant Governor stressed the importance of providing a world-class experience to tourists and pilgrims expected to visit Ladakh for the Sindhu Mahakumbh. He suggested aesthetic improvements, including placing large decorative pots with local flowers along the approach routes to enhance the visual appeal of the Ghat. Shri Saxena directed the concerned departments to undertake a comprehensive makeover of the site. The directions included removal of debris, repair and restoration of the Ghat, aesthetic landscaping of the riverfront, sprucing up of the approach road, trimming of existing shrubs, and development of footpaths wherever feasible to ensure safety and convenience of visitors. He also emphasised the need for adequate lighting, sanitation and other essential amenities at the venue. Reiterating Ladakh’s immense natural beauty and tourism potential, the Lieutenant Governor underscored that well-planned development, environmental preservation and robust civic infrastructure are key to strengthening tourism and improving the quality of life of the people of Ladakh. He further stressed the importance of public convenience at the site, including provision of adequate drinking water facilities and cleaning of the riverbanks to ensure that visitors and pilgrims have a pleasant and memorable experience during the Sindhu Mahakumbh. The Lieutenant Governor also directed officials to ensure regular monitoring of the ongoing works, with a clear emphasis on maintaining high standards of quality in civic infrastructure while preserving Ladakh’s unique heritage and ecological balance. Among those present during the visit were DGP Ladakh Shri Mukesh Singh, Administrative Secretaries Shri Sanjit Rodrigues and Ms Shashanka Ala, Deputy Commissioner Leh Shri Romil Singh Donk, and other senior government officials.