Ladakh has always been a top destination for thrill-seekers. Known for high-altitude hills, lakes, vast steppes and road trips, Ladakh has been attracting tourists from every corner of this earth. It is a place where beauty becomes synonymous with land and adventure becomes a part of life. Every trip on the roads of Ladakh fills you with adrenaline and helps you get familiar with the roving spirit of humans.
The first few things that come to your mind upon hearing Ladakh are mountains, hilly roads, bikers and probably monasteries too. Ladakh exposes you to some unique experiences that cannot get elsewhere. This place evokes the globe trotter within us, it incites us to explore limitless possibilities in any tour. It’s a destination meant for people who are seeking not just respite but endless prospects of adventure.
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Best Time to Visit Leh Ladakh
As known to all Ladakh is cold desert of India, in winters it will turn out little struggling to sojourn. Best time to pop in is from April to June months, as all activities & services opened during this time. July and August months are also some range that travellers opt for to avoid excess tourist crowd.
From months June to August, maximum temperature remains 25 degrees centigrade in sunny day and the night temperatures falls down to 8 to 5 degrees. Rain is unpredictable in summers, so tourists advised to keep waterproof clothing along with them.
Places To Visit In Ladakh
Pangong Tso Lake
This popular lake has gained quite a popularity of late and becomes one of the most sought-after destinations for thrill-seekers in India. For people who come to visit Ladakh, this destination is already on the top of their list. It offers breathtaking scenery along with serenity. It is a picturesque location that fills you with zest, awe, and peace at the same time.
Thiksey Monastery
It is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular shrines with an amusing location and brilliant location. And once you visit the monastery, you get awestruck by the enlightenment, lifestyle, scriptures, statues, and paintings. It is a place where you get to be familiar with the Buddhist culture and get amazed after seeing the rituals of monks
Khardung-La Pass
Besides being one of the most elevated motorable terrains in the world, the Khardung-La pass gives you an experience like no other. It is the pathway to Shyok valley as well as Nubra. The stunning beauty of this place is unmatched by any standard. It is a place that lets you admire the true beauty of hills and the human ability to overcome the ads.
Markha Valley
If camping is your thing, then Markha Valley is certainly up your alley. This place unwinds some great adventures for you. It lets you experience some great adventures with tents, bonfires, and many other like-minded thrill-seekers. After coming to this place, you get to experience real adventure while enjoying the picturesque landscapes.
Nubra Valley
The bluish mountains, vast steppes with white sand and double-humped camels make this destination a must-see for everyone. It shows you the confluence point of Siachen and Shyak along with the Karakoram range. It also gives you some gorgeous homestays and budget hotels. There isn’t just one but many attractions that make this place a great destination for everyone.
Tso Moriri Lake
Another mesmerising water body that helps you appreciate the astounding beauty of Ladakh. Having a 15000ft elevation from the sea, this place helps you experience a perfect time. The presence of colourful flags adds a higher level of sublimity to this land. It makes the ambience absolutely amazing and helps you have an amazing trip.
Hemis National Park
It is one of the few places in the world where you get to see snow leopards. It is the only wildlife reserve that is home to the snow leopards of India. It is located in the northern regions of the Himalayas and amuses you with so many alpine flora and fauna. Even if you’re not that much into the wildlife, you would love a tour of this national park.
Diskit Monastery
The quaint monastery becomes a great attraction for every tourist visiting Ladakh. Founded in the 14th century, this Buddhist shrine creates an aura of divinity and peace around you. Its architecture is old yet solid and it admires many artists as well as the regular folks to appreciate the arts.
Shanti Stupa
This dome-shaped Chorten has been a centre of inspiration for many spiritual people. It lets another place where you can find peace and infuse the learning of Buddhism in your life. It wall panels inside the shrine have paintings that depict the early life of Lord Buddha.
Royal Leh Palace
After seeing the spiritual side of Ladakh, you may in the mood to get a glimpse of the royalty here. The Royal Leh Palace is a 9-storied palace made up of stones, mud, wood, and sand. The architecture of this palace shows you the sheer brilliance of the craftsmen and masons of that time.
Namgyal Tsemo Gompa
Another lovely monastery is set in the splendid backdrop of Himalayan mountains. It offers amazing views of snow-clad mountains and lets you see some rough terrains too. It combines beauty and spirituality with perfection. At the same time, it enthrals the visitors with its elevation and its architecture.
Magnetic Hills
Magnetic Hills is also known as gravity hills and by many other names such as anti-gravity hill, gravity road, mystery spot, mystery hill. The land is famous for producing an optical illusion naturally. The location of the downhill slope appears to be uphill and when you leave your vehicle out of gear, it seems to be rolling uphill against gravity.
Alchi
This small yet beautiful hamlet is flanked by apricot trees and is home to temples and monasteries. It offers an amazing vista and becomes a great addition to your itinerary.
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Zanskar Valley
One look at this location and you’ll fall in love with it. The azure blue water and the meandering ways of the river make it a very awe-inspiring location. It also become a perfect place to enjoy long hikes and treks.
Chadar Trek
It is one of the most popular places to enjoy the trek. The trek is actually the frozen Zanskar river on which you can walk in the winter season. It becomes a great destination to enjoy with friends and a group of adventurers.
Things to do in Leh Ladakh
Bike Riding is the prime thing you should try on high passes of ladakh; you will never get thrilling experience like that all over the world.
You can do basic ladakhi shopping like carpets, rugs, woolens, pashmina shawls, antique jewelry, Tibetan handicrafts and many more.
Visit best places, lakes, national park, valleys, monasteries, hills, different high passes and they will really amaze you and fascinates you.
You should do tracking on high passes, hills and green valleys and explore many more wildlife things while tracking. It will create real thrill to your trip.
Try out the local food of Ladakhi people are Sku and Thukpa (made of wheat flour), Pava (made of sattu) and khambir (local bread).
Visitors love to eat sandwiches made with apricot jam. The special gurgur tea of the snow desert is famous which is prepared by yak-milk and special spices for the tea.
Types of clothing required for Leh Ladakh
Packing bags for a tour of ladakh totally depends on seasons, if you are planning for summers (April to June)than it is advised to carry light woolens along with you and one heavy piece always pack as summers also will make you feel like winters in night temperature fall down very low. Rain is unpredictable in this season, so bring your waterproof shoes and jacket to keep you safe.
If we talk about winters, it will be icy so carry heavy woollens including down-filled wind proof upper garments, Pairs of thick socks, gloves, warm caps, pair of shoe, waterproof jacket, wind cheater, comfortable and warm inner, and scarf.
How To Reach Ladakh?
By Air
You can reach the capital city of Leh through a flight while enjoying a stunning aerial view of the snow-capped peaks over the Himalayan mountain.
By Road
You can also reach through a road trip via Manali or Srinagar while enjoying an unforgettable journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tour to Ladakh by Road is a Good Option?
Are there ATMs in Leh?
Is there Lack of Oxygen in Leh/Ladakh?
What is the maximum and minimum temperature of Leh Ladakh?
Winters are snowy & much cold and temperature ranges about -5 degrees in the day. The night temperature drops to -20 degrees, it will be colder than the setting on refrigerator freezer.
What kind of clothes we should bring during the Ladakh trip?
If you are visiting ladakh in summers than carry cotton and light woolens. It is also advised that you do carry a warm/ heavy jacket along. In winters carry heavy woolens including down-filled wind proof upper garments.
WE recommend carrying belongings like:
- Sun Glasses
- Sun Block Lotion
- Monkey Cap
- Water Proof wind cheater
- Water proof shoes
- Thick Socks, Multiple Pairs
- Gloves
- Comfortable clothing
- Towels
- Personal toiletries and sanitary items
Which is the most suitable time to visit Leh-Ladakh?
How many days are sufficient for a tour to Leh-Ladakh?
What can I shop when in Ladakh?
Basic ladakhi Shopping you can do there, like:
- Pashmina Shawls and Woolens
- Antique jewelry
- Rugs & Kashmiri Carpets
- Tibetan Handicrafts
- Apricot jam & oil
Which is the popular food of Ladakh?
All popular vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes of India are available in Ladakh. Non-veg dishes are specialty here, thukpa (noodles cooked in mutton soup), skieu (made with veggies, mutton and flour), yakhni and tabaq naat (made of fried ribs).
The foremost food of Ladakhi people are Sku and Thukpa (made of wheat flour), Pava (made of sattu) and khambir (local bread).
Visitors love to eat sandwiches made with apricot jam. The special gurgur tea of the snow desert is famous which is prepared by yak-milk and special spices for the tea.
Why should you choose Snaptours for your leh ladakh trip?
Snaptours vision is to deliver best out of services and end your trip hazel free and wants to souvenir as a top notch team.
What are the tourist places to visit in leh-ladakh?
List of most beautiful places to visit
- Pangong Lake
- Thiksey Monastery
- Shanti Stupa
- Magnetic Hill
- Khardung-La-Pass
- Zanskar Valley
- Markha Valley
- Changla Pass
- Nubra Valley
- Moriri Lake
- Hemis National Park
- Alchi
- Chadar Trek
Is License mandatory for a bike tour in Ladakh?
Most importantly you need Inner Line Permit (ILP). The validity of ILP for non-residents of Jammu & Kashmir is for 3 weeks for Indians and 1-week validity for the foreign nationals. Application for ILP can be submitted online.