Perched on a remote high peak, Ladakh, its people, places, crisp mountain air & deafening silence is all refreshing and rejuvenating to the body, mind & soul. One cannot help but sink into the splendor & natural beauty of this land. Its rugged terrains & gushing rivers & streams offers adrenaline rushing adventure options like White water rafting, jeep safari, mountaineering & most popular of them all camping across its undulating terrains. Leh – Ladakh is the largest province within the North Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir, covering approximately 60,000 square miles (100,000 sq. km). It is surrounded and bisected by some of the highest mountain ranges in the world.
Ladakh is home to some of the most spectacular monasteries on earth. Buddhism is the way of life for the people in Ladakh, these mountain folks greet every visitor with their warm smile & its not too long before you experience their hospitable nature. Most of the villages in Ladakh have monasteries that normally stand on the higher mountain around the village, so that the population lives in the valleys and the monasteries are overlooking them & protects them.
General Information
Leh & Ladakh – IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- For guests travelling directly by air to Leh, acclimatization to the high altitude may take time, around 48 hours, for even adults. To counter, please drink as well as carry plenty of water.
Weather Condition and Best time to visit Leh
Leh is one among the two districts of Ladakh. Leh is a beautiful city which remains inaccessible for most part of the year. Due to the unpredictable nature of the climate, guests are advised to carry woollens. The passes to reach Leh remains open only from the months of June till September. The best time to visit Leh is from June to September.
The weather is extremely cold and harsh during winters, thus causing frost bites.
Winter (October to May) are very cold frost bites and snowfall are common occurrence, making it a very inhospitable climate for visiting the place. During this season, the mercury level comes down to very well below 0°C and the whole area is covered with snow.
Summer (June to September) is the best time to visit as it is the only season when the passes are open. The temperature is cool and can go up to 33°C. Summers are the ideal time to go to Leh as the skies are clear and offer panoramic views of the mountains. The average day temperature ranges from 20° to 30°C.
Monsoon is not confined to any particular season as sporadic rainfall may occur at any time..
