Best Time To Visit Leh

What is the best time to visit Leh?

The duration from April to June is the best time to visit Leh. The tourist season in Leh Ladakh starts in April. Temperatures range between 2 degrees to 20 degrees Celsius. The roads and mountain passes that lead to Leh begin to open from April onwards.

The lakes also start to melt, and the snow-clad mountain peaks offer scenic views. The overall weather is pleasant and ideal for sightseeing. Rohtang Pass also opens up for tourists in June.

Leh – Capital of the Kingdom of Ladakh

The capital city of Leh is the best travel destination in Ladakh. The Buddhist gompas and monasteries in Leh are perched on rugged cliffs and surrounded by mountainous terrain. The Alchi Monastery and Spituk Gompa have impressive Tibetan decor and architecture. Leh is connected to Manali and Srinagar by highways.

You can walk on the streets of Leh Market shop for souvenirs and dine on sumptuous Tibetan cuisine. But before you go sightseeing in Leh, you must spend a day indoors and acclimatize to the high-altitude, low-oxygen environment of Leh.

Tourists can go sightseeing, trekking, and biking from Leh, and this is why Leh is the starting point of many trekking routes in Ladakh.

What are the other seasons to visit Leh?

Apart from April to June, September and October are the best time to visit Leh. September to October is the time when the rains have stopped, and winter has not yet begun. Although it can be freezing in the night, the weather during the day is pleasant. You can move about outdoors with light woolen clothes. Some trek routes may be open, but you should regularly check the weather forecast in Leh for snowfall or landslides.

July and August are not the best to visit Leh. You should avoid these months as there is rainfall which leads to flooded rivers and muddy roads. November onwards is the start of the winter in Leh. December is the coldest month in Leh.

The winter season in Leh is from November to March. Roads and highways are closed and Leh Ladakh is almost cut off from the rest of India due to excessive snowfall and severe cold.