Ladakh land of high mountain passes....

Ladakh is cold desert of India. It's a union territory of country. It's been attracting visitors all over the world. 
   Spring is the time when Ladakh’s famous apricot trees burst into bloom and the valleys come alive with beautiful pink flowers. The blooming time is usually from end of March to mid-April but it varies with altitude.

The temperatures are pleasant, ranging between 15 and 20°C during the day. Occasional snowfall can still occur in April but only at higher altitude (above 4,000 or 4,500 metres).

The high mountain passes of Khardung La and Chang La are still covered with a thick layer of snow and driving through them is an unforgettable experience. The Leh-Srinagar road opens in April while the Leh-Manali road opens in early June. In late April, the frozen Pangong and Tso Moriri lakes start melting and patches of blue-hued water appear with the rising temperatures. This is one of Mother Nature's best spectacles.

In spring, almost all hotels and local business are open and getting ready for the upcoming season. The main tourist season in Ladakh is during the summer when the average temperatures are around 25°C during the day and 10°C during the night. The days are blessed with a lot of sunshine so you need to regularly apply sunscreen, wear a hat and proper sunglasses.

From the beginning of July to the end of August, it is the peak tourist season and Ladakh is buzzing with travellers visiting the region. During this time, the flights from/to Delhi can become expensive so it is recommended to book well in advance. Another option is to fly from Delhi to Leh and leave Ladakh by road via Manali or Srinagar.

Summer is the best time for those who want to do trekking. There are many trekking options in Ladakh to discover remote and isolated valleys. Rafting on the Zanskar and Indus rivers is another popular activity in summer in Ladakh. Many monastery festivals take place in summer. This is the opportunity to watch the colourful mask dances which are performed by monks in the monastery courtyard. Hemis Tsechu is the most famous festival of  Ladakh. 

September is great time to visit Ladakh with clear sky and fewer tourists than in July and August. September is the harvest time in Ladakh, there is a lot of activity in villages and farmers are busy working in the fields. The Ladakh festival celebrated in Leh marks the harvest season. During this festival, you can see dancing, singing, traditional music and people wearing colourful costumes.

       The month of October is a good time to visit Ladakh. It is the end of tourist season and there are fewer visitors to experience peaceful moments and enjoy the serenity of the places. The temperatures in October are cooler than in summer but still very pleasant, around 15°C in daytime.

The month of November is colder but is still fine to travel. Temperatures remain fairly mild but the occasional snow flurries can occur. By this time many hotels and restaurants start closing down in Leh and locals gather food and other important items in preparation for the coming winter.

In winter  people  enjoy  ice hockey. Life is challenging in winter. There's  no tourism going in winter. Few of trekkers come in winter. 

If you have not taken any break for a longer time spring is good idea to be in Ladakh. 

Stay in touch with us for exploring such wonderful places. 

Rajendra Khadpe 

Kaustubh Travels 

9987239082

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