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2026
At Ryu Oka, A Cuisine Comes Home to the Trade Route That Carried It
The Grand Dragon's new restaurant brings Pan-Asian cooking to the town once on its very route.
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Dine 11,500 Ft. Above Sea Level at This Pan-Asian Restaurant in Leh
Conceptualised by Anjum Qadir, Ryu Oka brings Pan-Asian flavours and a curated space to Leh.
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In Leh, a New Pan-Asian Restaurant Opens in a Landmark Hotel
Ryu Oka serves Japanese, Chinese, Korean and Southeast Asian dishes at 11,562 feet.
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Ryu Oka in Leh is the Latest Destination Dining Hotspot On Our Radar
Built on curator Anjum Qadir's travels, Ryu Oka at The Grand Dragon is destination dining at altitude.
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Ladakh, an Altitude Apart
World traveller Geoffrey JW Kent reflects on a Himalayan kingdom that left a lasting impression.
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The Grand Dragon Ladakh Introduces Ryu Oka — A Curated Pan-Asian Dining Experience
A new culinary landmark opens in the Himalayas, fusing pan-Asian traditions at altitude.
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Above the Clouds, a Pan-Asian Table Emerges at The Grand Dragon Ladakh
High-altitude dining finds its most ambitious expression yet at Leh's landmark five-star.
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The Walls of This New Restaurant in Ladakh Were Carved Out of the Mountains
Ryu Oka is the culmination of years of knowledge and months of craftsmanship by the Qadir family.
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2024
Epic Offerings
T+L spotlights The Grand Dragon as a top choice for seasoned travellers seeking Himalayan luxury.
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Winter Wonderland
CNT spotlights The Grand Dragon as the go-to address for off-roading, heritage suites, and Ladakhi warmth.
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Domestic Tourism: Blow Hot, Blow Cold for the Indian Hotels
Director Danish Din on Ladakh's record domestic tourist numbers and the impact of Omicron on winter tourism.
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Domestic Tourism – Blow Hot, Blow Cold for the Indian Hotels
Director Danish Din speaks to TTJ on Ladakh's tourism rebound and suspension of winter activities due to Omicron.
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The Grand Dragon Ladakh | Property Tour | Luxury Stay In Ladakh
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Get Vaccinated and Hop on the Safe Ride
Director Danish Din on Ladakh's summer demand and The Grand Dragon running safely through Covid protocols.
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Leh's Best Kept Secret
India Today Spice uncovers the Central Asian Museum at The Grand Dragon — a hidden cultural gem in Leh.
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55 Gorgeous Hotels and Homestays in India for a Winter Full of Snow
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Revenge Travel Eases Hoteliers' Worries Ahead of Impending Third Wave of Covid-19
The Grand Dragon is among properties benefiting from India's post-lockdown surge in leisure travel.
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'Festive Travel' Shoes On: Industry Hit by Covid Hopes for Promising Season
The Grand Dragon is featured among hotels banking on festive travel to drive year-end recovery.
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The Grand Dragon Hotel, Ladakh Curates Christmas and New Year Package
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Stalking the Grey Ghost in Ladakh
US publication Seema spotlights The Grand Dragon as a base for snow leopard tracking in Ladakh.
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Hotel Review: The Grand Dragon Ladakh — Effortless Luxury in the Lap of the Himalayas
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Tourism in Ladakh: Why I Travelled to Leh Ladakh in Winters
A travel blogger chronicles a winter escape to Ladakh, with The Grand Dragon as the anchor stay.
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The Grand Dragon Ladakh Featured
CNT India's winter issue spotlights The Grand Dragon among Ladakh's most coveted luxury stays.
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Ladakh in Winter
Discover India features The Grand Dragon as the definitive base for exploring Ladakh's stunning winter landscape.
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Here's How You Must Explore Ladakh in Its Snowy Glory
Gustasp and Jeroo Irani chronicle a winter Ladakh expedition with The Grand Dragon as the luxury base.
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Masks and Meals: How The Grand Dragon Ladakh is Helping Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
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Ladakh Offers Perfect Setting for a Workation Destination: Danish Din
Director Danish Din makes the case for Ladakh as India's most inspiring remote work destination.
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Feeling Burnt Out? Plan a Workation to Beat the Blues
The Grand Dragon Ladakh recommended as a top workation retreat by Jeroo and Gustasp Irani.
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Small Village, Big Learnings
A visit to Ulley village in Ladakh, with The Grand Dragon as the gateway to off-the-beaten-path discovery.
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Last-Minute Gift Idea for Raksha Bandhan: 8 Hotel Vouchers
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2019
Powered by Earth
The Grand Dragon featured among India's leading eco-friendly hotel properties by Gustasp and Jeroo Irani.
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Ulley: The Territory of Leopards
Khursheed Dinshaw chronicles snow leopard spotting in Ulley, with The Grand Dragon as the Leh base.
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Ladakh Winter Journey
Jeroo and Gustasp Irani's feature on experiencing Ladakh in winter, anchored at The Grand Dragon.
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Enter the Dragon
Amit Dixit's hotel review declares The Grand Dragon the plush, warm, pampering heart of winter Ladakh.
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Tracking the Grey Ghost
NatGeo Traveller India follows Jeroo and Gustasp Irani into Ulley valley's snow leopard terrain via The Grand Dragon.
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Bon Appétit from Ladakh
Khursheed Dinshaw explores Ladakhi cuisine, spotlighting The Grand Dragon's chef and culinary traditions.
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White Winter Hymnal
Bibek Bhattacharya's immersive winter travelogue through Ladakh, staying at The Grand Dragon.
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In the Land of the Grey Ghost — Cover Story
Mint Lounge's cover story on Ladakh's community-led snow leopard conservation with The Grand Dragon as the base.
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Eat, Pray, Shop, Relax… And Repeat
India's uber-luxury men's monthly spotlights The Grand Dragon as Leh's finest and best-known landmark.
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Into the Grey Ghost's Den
Jet Airways' inflight magazine features The Grand Dragon as the base for Ladakh's winter snow leopard trail.
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Lens on Ladakh
Outlook Traveller's winter Ladakh special feature with The Grand Dragon as the anchor luxury stay.
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In the Land of the Grey Ghost
Bibek Bhattacharya's viral cover story on Ladakh's snow leopard conservation, based at The Grand Dragon.
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White Winter Hymnal
Bibek Bhattacharya's Ladakh winter travelogue with The Grand Dragon as Leh's finest base.
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Tracking the Snow Leopard in Ladakh
NatGeo Traveller India's online feature by Jeroo and Gustasp Irani on pursuing the grey ghost via The Grand Dragon.
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Grand Dragon Ladakh Wows Travellers With Its Exquisite Heritage Decor Amidst Luxury
AD India celebrates The Grand Dragon's seamless fusion of Ladakhi heritage design with five-star luxury.
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Experience the Warmth of Winter in the Mountains of Ladakh
Amit Dixit on how The Grand Dragon turns the chilly ordeal of winter Leh into warm, pampering luxury.
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Exploring Ladakh Incomplete Without Tasting Authentic Ladakhi Cuisine
Shoma Abhyankar on The Grand Dragon's commitment to serving authentic Ladakhi food and culture.
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Luxurious Retreat in Ladakh: The Grand Dragon
Shoma Abhyankar's detailed review of The Grand Dragon as Ladakh's most luxurious retreat.
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Luxury Stay in Leh, Ladakh, India: The Grand Dragon Ladakh
A comprehensive luxury hotel review celebrating The Grand Dragon's design, service, and Ladakhi soul.
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Bon Appétit from Ladakh
The Sunday Tribune's online feature on Ladakhi cuisine with The Grand Dragon's chef in the spotlight.
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2018
Special Independence Day Package from The Grand Dragon
SpiceJet's inflight magazine spotlights The Grand Dragon's Independence Day package for Ladakh travellers.
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The Grand Dragon / Ladakh! — Cover Story
Travel Jingles' cover story explores Ladakh's hidden treasures with The Grand Dragon as the anchor experience.
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Domestic Traffic Driving Tourism in Leh, Steep Airfares Dent MICE Footfalls
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Experience Ladakh with The Grand Dragon Ladakh: The Finest Luxury Hotel in Leh
A detailed review naming The Grand Dragon the region's finest luxury hotel for its hospitality and heritage design.
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Grand Dragon Ladakh — Luxury at the Top of the World
Travel couple Rishabh and Nirali Shah review The Grand Dragon as an unmissable luxury stay in Ladakh.
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Experiencing Luxury at The Grand Dragon Ladakh
A warm, detailed review of The Grand Dragon's gold-standard luxury, aesthetics, and Ladakhi hospitality.
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Heritage Holidays: Luxury Hotels That Give You a Taste of History
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What Does It Take to Build a Successful Hotel Business in Ladakh?
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Celebrate Independence Day in Ladakh at The Grand Dragon
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Escape Buzz — Mystical Magic
Harper's Bazaar Bride recommends The Grand Dragon for a romantic winter escape with views of Khardung La.
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Winter Wonderland
Bazaar Escape discovers Ladakh as a frozen paradise, staying at The Grand Dragon during the cold months.
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Ladakh's Luxe Addresses — Where to Stay
CNT India's definitive guide to Ladakh's luxury stays places The Grand Dragon among the region's finest addresses.
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2016
Holiday on Ice
Anurag Mallick and Priya Ganapathy discover Ladakh's icy winter realm with Ladakhi hospitality at The Grand Dragon.
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Escape Buzz — Hill-Top Haven
Harper's Bazaar Bride recommends The Grand Dragon for a Himalayan honeymoon escape at 11,652 feet.
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Beautifully Bespoke
Audi Magazine features The Grand Dragon among India's finest boutique luxury hotel experiences.
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CNT Exclusive: The Grand Dragon Ladakh
An exclusive look inside The Grand Dragon's slick new wing — Padmaparna Ghosh's on-ground report for CNT India.
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Mystical Magic
Harper's Bazaar recommends The Grand Dragon for a romantic winter stay with views of Khardung La and Stok Kangri.
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The Grand Dragon Ladakh Announces Winter Packages to Promote Ladakh
The Grand Dragon launches enticing 5N/6D winter packages to drive year-round tourism to Ladakh.
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The Grand Dragon Ladakh Announces Winter Packages to Promote Ladakh
Trade publication covers The Grand Dragon's landmark winter package initiative for Leh Ladakh.
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Ladakh at Sub-Zero: What's a Bit of Icy Weather When the Hospitality is Heart Warming?
Chitra Narayanan's feature on The Grand Dragon leading Ladakh's year-round hospitality movement.
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Minus Degree Pare Ke Beech — Ladakh Winter Feature
Hindi newspaper Dainik Tribune spotlights The Grand Dragon as Ladakh's premier winter destination hotel.
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Win a Four-Night Stay at The Grand Dragon Ladakh
CNT India's Readers' Travel Awards issue features The Grand Dragon as its coveted contest prize property.
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2015
Recline in Luxury in Ladakh
Highest 'star luxury hotel' in the world — TGDL featured in CNT India's On the Go.
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Intrinsic India: Jammu & Kashmir
TGDL spotlighted as the Ladakh address in CNT Middle East's six-region India wish list.
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Lakes of Ladakh
TGDL featured as the ideal base for exploring Ladakh's three high-altitude lakes.
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To Ladakh With Love
CNT's Journeys of a Lifetime winner visits Ladakh with The Grand Dragon as her home.
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Himalayan Voyage — Most Wanted
TGDL's festive season package featured in CNT Middle East's coveted Most Wanted picks.
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Leh Calling
TGDL's Dussehra & Diwali festival package featured in India's first travel magazine.
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Watch This Space
TGDL's 4N/5D festive package highlighted in India's No. 1 travel magazine.
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The Grand Dragon Hotel, Ladakh
Festive package at Rs 44,999 featured in Jet Airways' in-flight CityBeat travel section.
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It's Time for Festivities, Ladakhi Style
TGDL spotlighted as Ladakh's only international-class hotel for the festive season.
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The Grand Dragon Hotel — Festive Offer for Just Rs 44,999
Dussehra & Diwali package with a custom day-by-day Ladakh itinerary featured.
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To Ladakh With Love
Journeys of a Lifetime winner honours her father's memory by teaching in Ladakh.
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The Grand Dragon Hotel, Ladakh: Festival Package
4N/5D festive package with excursions to Khardung La and Pangong Lake reviewed.
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Luxury Stay at The Grand Dragon Hotel, Ladakh
Perched at 11,562 ft — TGDL reviewed as Ladakh's finest luxury base for explorations.
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