When to Travel : The best time to visit Leh – Ladakh by road is between May to September. Even though the Srinagar – Leh highway opens by the middle of May, the Manali – Leh highway opens in June only.
Winters have their own particular appeal with the snow covered mountains offering some of the best views. And not to forget winter is the time when you can enjoy the most beautiful and adventurous trek in the world Chadar Trek.
Destinations
Home to the Himalayas - Ladakh
Ladakh has often been called “Little Tibet” because of its historic connections and predominantly Tibetan Buddhist culture. Take a peek into this remote mountain beauty of colourful monasteries, snow- capped peaks, double humped camels, burning sun and freezing winds, a perfect backdrop for a world of fantasies.
Living at a local farm, trekking in the wilderness, rafting in river gorges, timeless stargazing nights and cycling down the highest motor able road are some of the treasure troves you will chance upon. The trip is perfect for families traveling with kids, friends traveling in groups as well as solo soul searching travelers.
Trip Highlights
Visit Shanti Stupa for the sunset overlooking Leh valley and Stok range
Walk through King Singay Namgyal’s palace and the old town streets where the entire landscape is still as it was in the King’s times, some of which has been restored by LOTI
Drive through the nomadic plains of Changthang plateau to reach the natural beauty of Pangong, highest salt water lake in the world
Reach Turtuk through Agam and Shayok to witness picturesque landscapes, mountain passes, river valleys and sparse mountain settlements
Take in the pleasures of mountain biking and cycling while you cross Khardongla, the highest motorable road in the world
Live the local rural life of Ladakh at Matho farms. Take a session of chanting and articulation of mantras to open the chakras and deepen your souls
Take a day’s trek through beautiful plantations and barren mountains ascending to Matho La, with high chances of wildlife sightings in the valley
Embark on a guided tour of timeless monasteries around the Indus valley, Himis followed by Thiksey monastery. Post lunch visit Druk White Lotus philanthropic school, internationally acclaimed for its architecture
Interesting Tidbits
The the highest battleground in the world or the great Siachen Glacier has an Indian army base. India’s armies protect this sensitive point even when the temperature goes below -21 degree Celsius !
Butter tea is one of the signature dishes of Ladakh. This pink color tea has unique taste and fragrance. It is made up of tea leaves, butter, salt and water
Most of the Amchis (local doctors) are the sixth generation of unbroken family lineages. They provide health care in the villages. No charge is made for treatment, but Amchis are helped by the villagers with farm work particularly with spring ploughing and autumn harvest
New ``Amchis`` have to take their passing out examination orally in front of the whole village.
The stunning Suru Valley (3,000m to 7,000m) along the gurgling Indus River and the magical Zanskar Valley (6,000m) in this region are the two highest places on earth that are inhabited by human beings
Stretching from the mighty Himalayas to the alluring Indus River, Ladakh, is the highest desert in the entire world
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