Explore this barren yet beautiful Himalayan land that offers you different hues and tones as the
days pass. Although the best time to visit Ladakh is mid April to mid August but if less crowed and
more peaceful is what you are looking for, then September to mid October is the time to plan your
travel to Ladakh. Being an untouched paradise, the place has something for everyone, be it a
family getaway or a solo wander or an adventure enthusiast, Ladakh springs a surprise to almost
everyone and at every bend. Just take your pick, pack your bags to get lost amid the high
mountain passes, pristine lakes and serene surroundings.
What to see and do: From sightseeing to white water rafting to trekking to mountain biking, you
have a list of activities that can be explored and experienced in and around the region. Magnetic
Hill, Leh Palace, Pangong and Tsomorriri Lake, cold dessert of Nubra, Khardung-La, Moonland
Lamayuru, drive to Kargil and Drass Valley are some of the main attractions that you can choose to
visit. Apart from these, you have local monasteries to dive into the local cultural heritage, treks
(both one day and extended) to take on those humongous mountains, local shopping extravaganza
at the Main Bazaar along with beautiful and comfortable stays to just sit and relax. You can also go
on to explore the local food in and around the region to taste the seasoned dishes made with
traditional age old recipes such as Butter Tea, Khambir Bread, Yakni Pulao, Thukpa Soup and local
momos.
Walk along the beautiful mountain sides
Visit the holy monasteries to know the local heritage
The region withholds different shades of seasons and each season has something to offer. Recent
developments have made the region accessible even during winters which opens another set of
options to people who would want to explore the winter side of Ladakh; Chadar Trek is one of the
most sought after treks in the winter season. In addition to what has been already said, there is
always a way to explore the unexplored in Ladakh as the region is home to some of the most
offbeat locations such as Zanskar Valley, Turtuk, Uleytopko, Basgo, Sumur, Rumtse and hot
springs in Chumathang.