Best Time To Visit Ladakh

What is the best time to visit Leh-Ladakh?

Summer is the best time to visit Ladakh as that’s when temperatures are at their highest. The best time to visit Leh Ladakh would be between May and September with June being the ideal month to make a trip there due to its immense beauty with flowers all around.

Also, you’ll be able to see the beautiful monsoon colours of Leh if you visit between July and August which look absolutely stunning!

In winters, Ladakh is covered in snow and has sub-zero temperatures. But, the winter tourism in Ladakh is increasing because people are flocking in to complete the Chadar Trek – Frozen River Trek.

What is Leh-Ladakh?

Ladakh is a high-altitude desert region. The name Ladakh literally means “land of high passes”. Most people are familiar with the name of this beautiful region because of its spectacular mountain scenery.

Ladakh has tremendous mountain ranges, including the Himalayas, which are the highest mountains in the world.

Where is Leh-Ladakh?

Leh is located in Ladakh which lies on the border of Jammu Kashmir. It’s situated at an altitude of 3500 m above sea level on the banks of the Indus River. There are many scenic places to visit near Leh including Thiksey, Likir, Gurudwara Patthar Sahib, Alchi Monastery, Spituk Gompa etc.

What is the weather of Leh-Ladakh like?

The summer temperatures in Ladakh range from around 15°C to 25°C (60°F – 90°F) although it can get much hotter too! The spring temperatures are around 5°C – 10°C (40°F – 50°F).

Autumn sees much milder winters with maximum temperatures reaching 0°C to 5°C (32°F – 40°F) while minimums fall below that. Spring can also be rather chilly because of strong winds blowing down from the Himalayan glaciers.

The winter months are very cold with temperatures ranging from -20°C to -10°C (something like -4°F to 14°F). The region also experiences snowfall between December and April.

What are the top spots to visit in Ladakh?

That’s a really tough question because there are so many! If you’re short on time, then definitely try to make it up to Khardung La pass, Nubra Valley and Pangong Tso. You can also check out our 5 best treks in Ladakh here.

How can you reach Leh?

The closest airport is the Leh Airport with flights to and from Delhi, Srinagar and Chandigarh. It’s only a 20-minute drive from the airport to Leh.

You can also drive on the NH1 and Ladakh is on most people’s itinerary if they plan to visit Kashmir as well. So, you can easily rent a car and drive down from Srinagar.

There are also overnight buses that ply down on this route so it’s definitely the cheaper option!

How much does it cost to travel around Ladakh?

Before travelling, we recommend having at least 3000/- INR per day as this will be enough for your accommodation, meals and any activities you want to do. If you stay in homestays then prices can go down considerably so we suggest looking into those.

If you’re on a budget, you can also opt for camping which is much cheaper.

There are few places where public transport runs regularly like Leh-Nubra, Leh to Suru Valley and Leh to Pangong Tso. You can check out the Ladakh Taxi’s Union for this.

What should I pack when visiting Leh-Ladakh?

The weather can change really quickly in Ladakh so make sure you pack warm clothing like sweaters, jackets etc. Pack clothes for all kinds of weather: hat, sunglasses, scarf and gloves during winter; warm gear during autumn and spring; and light clothes during summer. You’ll also need good walking shoes, a water bottle, toiletries and enough memory to capture photos of everything!

Don’t forget a head torch especially if you’re going camping or trekking.

How many days should you spend in Leh?

If you’re short on time then we recommend staying at least 2-3 nights in Leh. Otherwise, it’s possible to explore the region in about 10 days although this may be rather exhausting!

Who are the people who live there?

People living in Ladakh are known as Ladakhis. Traditionally they were farmers but these days most work in government or private sector jobs (like driving taxis or working hotels) since tourism is now the biggest industry in Ladakh. However, farming still takes place in the region’s fertile river valleys and there is plenty of livestock roaming about since agriculture is becoming more mechanised.

We hope this has answered some of your questions about the best time to visit Ladakh and other questions. If you have more, please post them in the comments section below and we’ll try our best to answer them for you!