Ladakh - Tripārambh

Ladakh, is a magical destination! Located on the Himalayan ranges, Ladakh is surrounded by mountain ranges of Karakoram. With the Himalayan mountains as backdrops, charming streams, crystal clear lakes, beautiful pastures and more, there are plethora of reasons to visit this beauty in the Himalayan North of India. The traditional culture and lifestyle, cuisines along with the festivals of Ladakh are something to be experienced. Ladakh is famous for its many passes that served as routes in the ancient times for trading. Some of them are the Khardung La, Bara-lacha La, Chang La, Taglang La, Umling La. Rare birds and animals like the snow leopard, brown bear, lynx, wolf, antelope, etc. can be found in their natural habitat here. Ladakh is home to numerous places of religious interest including the Likir monastery, Thiksey monastery, Shanti Stupa, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and others.
Please note that its high altitude makes it a place that you would need to get acclimatized to. An Inner Line Permit is required to access certain parts of Ladakh. You will need to plan accordingly.

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Best Time To Visit

Summer season from April to July is the Best time to visit Ladakh. The weather is pleasant and beginning April, lakes like Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri begin to thaw. The Srinagar-Leh roadway opens during May. The Manali road along Rohtang Pass usually opens up in June. The Kargil route opens from early June. Most of the snow has melted by this time makinf for stunning landscapes. It is also a good time to visit the numerous monasteries.

July to September is when all passes and roads are open. The weather is pleasant, though nights can be cold. In mid-August, rainfall is heavy, making it difficult to travel.

Ladakh winters are extremely cold. December is the coldest month. The lakes are frozen and most highways are closed. January to mid-March see adventure enthusiasts in Ladakh for the famous Chadar Trek along the frozen Zanskar river. But the roads to the lake and Nubra Valley over Khardung La Pass and Chang La Pass are kept open.

Temperatures
Oct-Mar: -6-15°C
Apr-Jul: 15-30°C
Jul-Sep: 3-17°C

How to Reach

By Air: Fly to Leh in Ladakh from Delhi. The official name of Leh airport is Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport. This is sure to be one of your most spectacular flights as you fly over snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan mountains. Spend the first day acclimatizing and visiting Leh city.

By Road: Traveling by road one way an experience of a lifetime. The route is amazing, but strenuous, so it is recommended to fly one way, to Leh and return by road (via Manali or Srinagar). The distance from Leh to Manali is 473 km and and it takes 2 gruelling days to cover this distance. You can stay one night in Pang, Sarchu or Jispa.
The Leh to Srinagar route distance is 422 km, with overnight stay at Kargil, which is midway. This route is open from April to November and is less impressive than the Leh-Manali highway.