Question

why is ladkh called a cold desert

Answer 1

Desert lands with extremely low temperatures are called cold deserts like Antarctica, which is the largest cold desert in the world. Ladakh in India is a cold desert that lies in the Great Himalayas on the eastern side of Jammu and Kashmir. It is also known asKhapa-chan, which means snow land.

Answer 2

any place on earth that receives  less than 25 cm rainfall annually is classified  as a desert.and desert lands with extremely low temperatures are called cold deserts.