Best Time to Visit Ladakh

The main question is what is the best time to visit Ladakh? June to September, and even October is the best time to visit Ladakh. June is the start of the tourist season in Ladakh, which lasts till September. The temperatures are in the range of 5 degrees to 21 degrees Celsius. April to June is also best to visit Ladakh. The lakes unfreeze and snow starts to melt. The roads are flanked by high snow banks, and you will enjoy biking at this time in Ladakh. You will come across heavy traffic at Rohtang Pass during this time. You can visit monasteries and go on trekking quite comfortably during the summer season.

Ladakh – the Land of High Passes

The mere mention of Ladakh conjures up images of eerie lunar-like landscapes and Tibetan monasteries. Most tourists visit Ladakhjustto to view its scenic landscapes and experience the mystic allure of Tibetan Buddhism. Ladakh is also the famous ‘Land of High Passes’, as Khardung La, Zoji La, Baralacha La, and many others connect Ladakh to Kashmir and Lahaul-Spiti Valleys. Ladakh features among the top trekking places in India. Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri, and many other crystal-clear lakes are famous tourist attractions in Ladakh. A camel ride on the Bactrian camels in Nubra Valley is very popular with tourists. Adventure lovers love to do river rafting, mountain biking, trekking, and camping in Ladakh.

Should you visit Ladakh during other seasons?

April to mid-July is a time when the Srinagar-Leh Highway and Leh-Manali Highway are open for tourists. This is the peak tourist season in Ladakh. July to September is monsoon time, and roads can be blocked due to landslides and muddy roads. Driving can be very risky during this period. November to March is the winter season in Ladakh. There is heavy snowfall and extreme cold during winter. December is the coldest month in Ladakh. The lakes are frozen completely and highways leading to Ladakh are also closed. Ladakh is cut off from other parts of India during the winter season. So the best time to visit Ladakh is from April to the middle of July, and from September to October.

Recommended package: Leh Ladakh Tour Package