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Australian Envoy Philip Green Visits Ladakh and Rides Bactrian Camel
Philip Green, Australia’s top diplomat in India, visited Ladakh.
He rode a camel with two humps, a kind found in the region.
He also explored Ladakh’s landscapes and said he went trekking in the Himalaya.
One part of his trek was the Lasermo La pass, which is 5,400 metres high.
Green shared details about his trip on X on October 4, 2026.
The article also says he took a train from New Delhi to Chandigarh earlier, on September 9.
The visit gave him a chance to experience Ladakh’s scenery and culture.
Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green visited the Union Territory of Ladakh.
During his visit, Green rode a double-hump Bactrian camel and explored the region.
Green said he trekked in the Ladakh Himalaya, including hiking the 5,400-metre Lasermo La pass.
He shared his Ladakh itinerary on X on October 4, 2026.
The article says Green travelled by Shatabdi Express from New Delhi to Chandigarh on September 9, 2026, following advice from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
- Who
- Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green.
- What
- He visited Ladakh, rode a Bactrian camel, and said he trekked the Ladakh Himalaya, including the Lasermo La pass.
- Where
- Ladakh, India; the reported train trip was from New Delhi to Chandigarh.
- When
- The article reports a train journey on September 9, 2026, and says Green shared his itinerary on October 4, 2026.
- Why
- The article presents the visit as a chance to experience Ladakh’s landscapes, culture, and heritage.
Article’s stated rationale
Other perspective
Purpose of the visit
Article’s stated rationale
The article says Green explored Ladakh’s landscapes, culture, and heritage, and describes envoy visits as a way to gain firsthand understanding of the region.
Other perspective
The article does not provide a contrasting viewpoint or quote critics about the visit.
Train journey
Article’s stated rationale
The article says Green took the train from New Delhi to Chandigarh on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s advice to explore regional economic opportunities and interact with passengers.
Other perspective
The article offers no alternative account of the journey or independent confirmation of its purpose.
Key facts
- Visitor
- Philip Green, Australian High Commissioner to India
- Destination
- Union Territory of Ladakh
- Camel experience
- A ride on a double-hump Bactrian camel
- Trek
- Lasermo La pass, reported at 5,400 metres
- Social media post
- Green shared his itinerary on X on October 4, 2026
- Reported rail journey
- Shatabdi Express from New Delhi to Chandigarh on September 9, 2026
Quotes
Philip Green
Australian High Commissioner to India
“Bucket list experience! ✅ I've just been trekking in the incomparable #Ladakh Himalaya, including hiking the Lasermo La pass, at 5,400 metres. Thank you India! 🇮🇳 @lg_ladakh @utladakhtourism.”
freepressjournal.in
Sources
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