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Pangong Lake
Leh Palace
Chadar Trek
Tso Moriri
Zanskar Valley
Shanti Stupa

Leh Ladakh

Location: Ladakh is a region in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir that currently extends from the Siachen Glacier in the Karakoram range to the main Great Himalayas to the south, inhabited by people of Indo-Aryan and Tibetan descent.

Significance: Ladakh is acclaimed for its pleasant magnificence, exceptional culture, Buddhist religious communities and energizing experience spots. Leh, Ladakh's regulatory capital, is likewise a traveler's shelter with its delightful environment and cloisters, notwithstanding the magnificent trekking courses.

Best Time To Visit: June and August

About Leh Ladakh

Leh Ladakh is the northernmost part of India, situated in Jammu and Kashmir. The picturesque glory of the whole Greater Himalayas is unrivaled, but the mysterious air of the cold desert lends an ethereal charm to the rugged mountain ranges of Leh Ladakh. The varied topography, including towering mountains and undulating valleys, has no comparison. The stillness of the barren brownish-gray mountains gives a mystical charm to the region that surpasses the visual wonder of the most captivating scenes.

Climate in Leh Ladakh

The climate in Ladakh varies from pleasant to very challenging. The summers can get somewhat harsh with direct sunlight falling at such a high altitude. On the other hand, winters can be extremely cold, with temperatures dipping below the freezing point. Read our month-on-month breakdown of weather in Ladakh and deduce for yourself the best time to visit Ladakh.

What is the best time to visit Leh Ladakh?

Leh and Ladakh is a precious possession of India. It is unblemished and untouched beauty of nature. Summer is the best time to visit Leh Ladakh. Maximum temperature in summer generally reaches around 30 degrees Celsius. However, winters are not recommended to consider, because thick snow sheets lead to inaccessibility of roads.

How to Reach Leh Ladakh

By Air: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is the main airport in Leh Ladakh and perhaps one of the highest airports, perched at an elevation of 3256 m. There are many flights to Kushok Bakula Airport from major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Jammu, and Srinagar, to name some of them.
By Rail: The closest railway station is Jammu Tawi, located at a distance of approximately 708 km from Leh. In order to reach Leh Ladakh, you need to take a taxi/bus service, and this will take around 15 hours.
By Road: There are two main highways to reach Leh Ladakh by road. One is the Manali – Leh Highway and the second is the Srinagar - Leh Highway. The first approach, Srinagar – Leh Highway, is generally open between July and November and this route covers a distance of 434 km. The second approach is the Manali – Leh Highway, which is generally open from mid-June to early-October and covers around 473 km.

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