Ladakh
is located in Leh district near Indus Valley which is around 11500 ft (3500
meters) above the sea level. This remote area is an exotic destination for travel to Himalayas. In the year 1974,
Ladakh was opened for tourism. Leh is very common and exotic entryway to
Ladakh. Enveloped by alpine desert and bounded by two largest mountains in the
world, Leh is overwhelmed by several Buddhist monasteries. Its barren dry lands
make this area an amazing location to visit.
Getting Around Leh
You
can fly to Leh directly from Delhi, Jammu and Srinagar. For tours to Ladakh, buses are also
available for a couple of months in a year because snow is melted in summers. Manali Leh highway remains open from June to
October for Himachal tour. From
Srinagar to Leh, the highway is also opened from June to November. You can get
here in Leh by taxi, bus and jeep. Due to complex terrain, you may have to
spend 2 to 3 days in road trip. But magnificent scenery makes it enjoyable. You
should reach Leh by road if your health condition is sound.
Best Time to Go Leh
Summer
months from May to September are said to be best time to go Leh. Unlike other
reasons in India, Ladakh doesn’t witnesses much rain. So, it is best if you
visit Leh during monsoons.
Tourist Attractions in Leh
The
prehistoric monuments and Buddhist monasteries of Leh are biggest tourist
attractions for holidays in Himalayas.
Shanti Stupa is one of the most attractive attractions situated in the
outskirts of Ladakh. Kali Mandir, which is about 800 years old, is located at
the center of town and has amazing assortment of masks. Here you can spin a
large prayer wheel. The Leh Palace, constructed in 17th Century in
typical Tibetan form, provides spectacular view of Ladakh. Thiksey Monastery in
the south of town is best destination to explore picturesque sunsets.
Adventure Things to Do
For
adventure tours in India, Ladakh is
an excellent option and adventure and nature lovers’ paradise. Here you can
enjoy paragliding and hiking. It has a lot of trails for trekking, like
Temisgam, Likir and Spituk’s Markha valley. Some high mountain peaks like
Goleb, Stok, Matho West, Kangyatse etc. are best places for mountain climbing in
Zanskar Mountains. From July to August, you can enjoy water rafting in Shayok
River, Indus River and Zanskar River. You can also enjoy camel safari in Nubra
Valley.
Important Festivals in Leh
In
the beginning of September, Ladakh festival is celebrated with alluring
procession along the streets. Here in this festival, villagers sing folk songs,
wear traditional dresses for dancing in orchestra. Here you can also catch
dance performances and music concerts presented by lamas masked from mock
marriage ceremonies and monasteries. From June to July, Hemis Festival is
celebrated for two days at Hemis Gompa for honoring the Guru Padmasambhaya’s
birthday, who was the founder of Tibet’s Tantric Buddhism. Here you can explore
vivid masked dance performances and traditional music as well as the fair of
stunning handcrafts.
Some Tips for Leh Tour
Make
sure to have a lot of time to become accustomed to the environment of Leh
because you may suffer from altitude sickness. Drink sufficient amount of water
and don’t do anything different in the first few days. Laptops are not fit for high
altitude as their hard drives are supposed to crash. Bring warm clothes because
nights are chilly even in summers. Consider these tips if you are planning to
go Ladakh by booking holiday tour
packages to India.
Author Bio
author is a trekking expert in Ladakh who is engaged in organizing such types of
trips. He also provides information of various trekking itineraries and
traveler’s attractions in Leh Ladakh. Currently, he is writing about tours to Ladakh and various holiday tour packages to India. 
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