This chapter explores the transformationTransformation of LULC in the high mountain regionMountain region of LadakhLadakh. The primary catalyst for this transformation has been the developmentDevelopment of roadRoad connectivityRoad connectivity. The opening of motorised trafficTraffic in 1960 and the introduction of international tourismTourism in 1974 have significantly contributed to the socio-economicSocio-economic changes in KargilKargil, Ladakh. The study focuses on Kargil townKargil town and the urbanised settlementsSettlements of PadumPadum, SankooSankoo, and DrassDrass to illustrate the changes in LULC since the 1960s. These areas have experienced rapid urbanisationUrbanisation driven by improved road connections, a growing tourism sectorTourism sector, and infrastructureInfrastructure developmentInfrastructure development. These developments have enhanced connectivity and accessibility, thereby promoting economicEconomic activities and increasing external interventionIntervention. These changes, in turn, have led to significant shifts in land useLand use and agricultural patterns, reflecting the dynamic transformation of the region’s socio-economic landscape. There has been a notable shift from agricultural to non-agricultural activities, with many cultivators transitioning to more economically driven pursuits.