The freezing temperature in Ladakh region is making favourable environment to promote winter sports as well as winter tourism in the region.<br />''<br />''Our correspondent reports Ice Hockey is played commonly in every corner of Ladakh by converting the ponds or reservoirs into rink while braving the bone biting cold weather conditions in open field.<br />''<br />''In view of popularity of the ice hockey in Ladakh, the district police department under civic action programme is organising 10 day coaching for the children between the age group of 7 to 17 years old.<br />''<br />''It was started from Friday. They have converted a ground into a rink by filling the water in the night during which it freeze to build a rink. <br />''<br />''Chader trek on the frozen Zanaskar River is another adventure tourism activities carried during the harsh and inhospitable climatic conditions.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The preparation for the upcoming 45 days chader trek scheduled to start from January 1 on the frozen Zanaskar river has begun by the district administration, wildlife department and All Ladakh Tour Operators Association. </span>