WEATHER IN LADAKH: A GUIDE TO WHAT TO DO AND WHEN

What will the weather be like in Ladakh? What temperatures should be expected? Are the major questions you think before planning a trip to Ladakh.

On the weather map everything looks simple and neat. But in reality, things are always different than they are on screen.

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LADAKH WEATHER : MAY TO JULY

From mid-May to July: Ladakh prepares itself for tourism, it is the best time to take a road trip.

• Weather in Ladakh remains pleasant, ranging from 25–30 degrees. The sky is also clear making the scenic view very overwhelming.
• Activities that can be done are-
  1. Trekking
  2. Camping around Pangong lake
  3. Biking between Magnetic Hills
  4. Cycling around Khardung La
• Hemis festival is celebrated in the month of July. It’s a 2-day fiesta which marks the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasanbhava. Hemis being the biggest monastery in Ladakh hosts the ceremony which showcases the beautiful handicrafts of the area. Natives dress up in traditional attire and gather in the courtyard of Hemis Monastery.
• Perfect food for this season:
  1. Thukpa — Chopsticks noodle bar, Leh
  2. Khambir served with butter tea — The Tibetan Kitchen
  3. Momos — The Momos centre on the street side
  4. Mokthuk — Gesmo restaurant
  5. Skyu — Summer Harvest Restaurant
  6. Chhupri or Yak cheese — The local vendors in Leh, Ladakh
  7. Paba and Tangtur — All over Leh-Ladakh in small cafes
  8. Chang — Amigo Korean Restaurant

Recommended hotels:
1. Best mid budget hotel option: Nalanda Ladakh
2. Best homestay option: Silver Cloud
3. Best camp stay outside of Leh: Indus River Camp

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LADAKH WEATHER : JULY TO AUGUST

July to August: Ladakh falls under trans-Himalayas which makes it a rain shadow region.

With the change in climate over the past few years,weather in Ladakh has started altering.
Rains or at least overcast conditions with drizzles every now and then in August is fairly normal.

1. Temperature ranges from 20–30 degrees.
2. White-water rafting on the Indus and the Zanskar rivers is best experienced during this time.
3. For those looking for a little extra adventure the perfect time to go on 4. challenging treks in the region —
Spituk to Stok,
Markha Valley and the Kang Yatse trek.
4. Be prepared to be driving in slush roads and carry waterproof clothing and climbing gear while on treks.

There is no better time to experience Ladakhi/Tibetan food during the monsoon season.

Recommended hotels:
Best mid budget hotel option: Nalanda Ladakh
Best homestay option: Silver Cloud
Best boutique resort outside of Leh: Ladakh Serai Resort

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LADAKH WEATHER : SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER (PIC CREDITS : Riccardo Maria Mantero)

September to October: Precipitation stops but leaves behind just the right amount of humidity in the air to make the weather in Ladakh pleasant. Being washed by the rain over the monsoon season, the rugged surroundings turn to its freshest of colors.

1. Temperature ranges from 20–22 degrees.
2. Ladakh festival is celebrated every year in September in Leh and its villages.
3. The Diskit Gustor Festival is celebrated for 2 days in the month of October. 4. It marks the victory of good over the evil.
5. As tourism decreases during this time one can enjoy Ladakh bit more freely.

Recommended hotels:
Best mid budget hotel option: Nalanda Ladakh
Best homestay option: Silver Cloud
Best boutique resort outside of Leh: Ladakh Serai Resort

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LADAKH WEATHER : NOVEMBER TO MARCH (PIC CREDITS : Neha and Chittaranjan)

November to March: During this time Ladakh is freezing cold.

1. All places over 14000ft experience sub-zero temperature.
2. At this point, driving through the roads can be dangerous because of black ice.
3. Tourists who are confident about beating the cold can visit the lakes, Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri to see their changing colors.
4. One can also go on the famous Chadar Trek which involves walking over the frozen Zanskar River.
5. Winter is the best time to experience snow leopard trek.
6. Galdan Namchot is celebrated for commemorating the birthday and the Buddhahood of the Tibetan saint-scholar, Tsongkhapa. All the monasteries, public and residential buildings are lit up. The festival means the starting of the New year celebrations in Ladakh.

Recommended hotels:
Best mid budget hotel option: Shanti Guest House Leh
Best luxury hotel: Grand Dragon

Trip to Ladakh: Camel Safari to enjoy the landscape of Cold Deserts

Packing luggage for a trip to Ladakh is enough exciting enough to kick the adrenaline rush, isn’t it? How about jumping on a double hump camel for a long ride? Yes, the magnificence of the cold desert, Ladakh never fails to beguile the vacationers from across the state borders. Hospitality industries’ have some of the finest hotels in Leh Ladakh, which offer a blend of adventurous activities to the customers checking-in.

For the tourists are in constant look out for an adventure filled holiday and making the trip memorable, camel safari is the best option. Some of the 5 star hotel in Leh Ladakh offer Camel Safari package as a complementary treat to its customers. The center of attraction for this safari is the magnificent double humped camel popular by the name of Bactrian Camel. The wonderful creature of the desert is known to store around 30 gallons of water in sacks around the stomach (not in the humps, as it is believed). The eyebrows plushie than that of any hindi cinema villain, and thicker eyelashes, they are naturally braced to keep the sand out of their senses. Drinking-in the marvelous beauty of the natural landscapes, feeling the sensations of the cool breeze drifted from the Himalayan range, came safari will add an unforgettable memory to your travelogue.

Best Reasons to Travel in Ladakh and Stay Budget Hotel in Leh Ladakh

Calm your mind as you enter the kingdom of the Almighty! With an abundance of streams, partial vegetation, rugged beauty of the mountains and a non-existent social life is all that you need to meet yourself and your family. Sipping a hot concoction in a budget hotel in Leh Ladakh you would thank your stars for choosing Ladakh for a vacation consisting of only you or along your family. 

Hotel In Leh Ladakh

Many often do not choose this beautiful part of Jammu and Kashmir as they are scared of the type of accommodation that they are to receive in Ladakh that according to them is not on par with the rest of the world. But they should know that the cheap hotel in Leh Ladakh are available and considered to be one of the best in the world where one does not have to sacrifice on their budget for good accommodation.

Once you sort out your accommodation problems here are a few reasons why your visit in Ladakh would be the most memorable instance of your life-

•  To truly connect with your family or friends by disconnecting with electronic gadgets

•  To get lost in the natural beauty of the national parks, lakes, valleys, and monasteries

•  Sipping on the piping hot tea concocted with yak-butter

•  To indulges your inner photographers click-hungry instinct

•  A haven for foodies from anywhere in the world

•  To gorge on Indo-Tibetan momos and thukkpas that are simple yet mouth wateringly delicious

•  Simple pleasures that are found by sipping great tea or conversation

•  Meeting and greeting the locals of Ladakh who are happy to share guide the tourists in their terrains
 
•  To sample the warmth of Ladakhi hospitality and the local customs

The best hotels of Ladakh offering its tourists offer all luxury accommodation without out stretching your budget. They welcome their customers as guests who would only feel great at stay in the budget hotel in Leh Ladakh that does not ask you to compromise on anything to maintain your budget.