Leh Ladakh set amidst the Himalayas is a beautiful travel destination. It is one of the highest habitats in the world surrounding by rustic and heavenly mountains. The gigantic snow-capped mountains of the Himalayas, rugged valleys, winding roads, and the extraordinary cultural life of Leh Ladakh make it one of the unique places to visit in India. Leh Ladakh houses some of the most vivid and amazing iconic spots to visit like the gigantic Magnetic hills, the turquoise-colored Pangong Tso lake, the confluence of two mystical rivers at Sangam, and various ancient monasteries with their beautiful architecture are some of the highlights of Leh Ladakh tour packages. There are a variety of trekking sites that will fulfill the thrust to adventure and enrich the soul. But the most attractive feature of Leh Ladakh is their Buddhist monasteries and high passes which count for some of the highest passes in the world. Situated in an isolated hillock the castles of Leh are worth a visit.
Leh Ladakh considered to be one of the highest settlements in India is one scenic beauty that is on every traveler’s wish list. It is also the prime location for stargazing. In Ladakh situated at an altitude of 4500m, the Indian Astronomical Observatory at Hanle is the second highest optical telescope in the world near the Pangong Tso lake, one can see the sky full of stars with the naked eye. Leh Ladakh also houses some of the highest bridges in the world like the famous Bailey Bridge built by the Indian Army in 1982 which is situated at an altitude of 5602m. One of the amazing facts about Leh Ladakh is that even though known for its highest settlement in the world it gets really difficult to grow crops in such harsh conditions but the locals have their way to cultivate their Agricultural fields far above the world. One of the extraordinary places to visit in Leh Ladakh is the Nubra valley where one can find the rare Bactrian camel better known as the Two humped camels, these camels are found only in Nubra valley and Mongolia. Ladakh is also famous for its mysterious magnetic hills that pull upwards, actually, there is a stretch of road surrounded by tall and rustic mountains on the route from Leh to Kargil, some say that it is just an optical illusion. Leh Ladakh is a cold desert in the Great Himalayas with a harsh cold climate but it has been home to over 225 species of birds like finches, robins, redstarts, and hoopoe which are found in abundance. Leh Ladakh is also known as the land of festivals, it has got a maximum number of festivals than any other place in the country with at least two festivals in a month. Most of the festivals comprise traditional singing and dancing with colorful masks as Leh Ladakh is majorly influenced by the culture of Buddhism and Tibetan culture. Some of the popularly known festivals are the Losar festival, Ladakh festival, Sindhu Darshan festival, and many more.
Leh Ladakh tour packages have a lot to offer then it can be described in words such as the aura of Leh Ladakh’s beauty.
Leh Ladakh bike trip
One of the best ways to explore the natural beauty of Leh Ladakh in an expanse and the more vivid way is through bike trips. It is a thrilling adventure to encounter but worth every kilometer. The bike trip journey through some of the highest passes in the world like the Khardung La pass and Chang La pass with snow-capped mountains at an altitude of 18000ft and rocky roads throughout the year is one of the most thrilling and adventurous experiences.
The easiest way to reach Leh is via air. After reaching Leh airport one can hire a bike from local shops and explore the Land of High Passes. A wonderful bike road to the land covered with snow and the highest motorable passes. From Leh, the first bike ride could be to Sham valley to see the confluence of the Zanskar -Indus river which is also the world’s highest river rafting point and on the way visit the magnetic hill. The distance from Leh to the sham valley is around 180km. On the second day, get ready for a long journey from Leh to Nubra valley via Khardung La pass, the world’s highest motorable pass at an altitude of 18000ft. The distance from Leh to Nubra valley is around 120km and one of the strenuous bike journeys. From Nubra valley, the next destination could be Pangong Tso lake, known for the famous 3 idiots film spot. Explore the rugged valley and snow-capped mountains of the Nubra valley.
Things to carry for Leh Ladakh bike trip: warm clothes, backpack, hot water bottle, thermals, biking gears, hiking shoes, toiletries, extra pair of socks.
While on your bike trip, one must carry extra fuel for the trip and snacks like energy bars or dry fruits to keep you warm.
Best time to visit Leh Ladakh
The best time to visit Leh Ladakh is during the summer months from April to June. During these months the maximum temperature is 15 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature drops to -2 degrees celsius. It is also the best time to visit the Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri lake. From mid-September to mid-October is also considered as the best time to visit Leh Ladakh as during these months the entire place blooms with colorful flowers and festivals.
The best time to visit Leh Ladakh by bike is from June to September.
Leh Ladakh weather
Leh Ladakh weather is mostly dry and cold throughout the year because of its altitude and an isolated hillock surrounded by snow-capped mountains. During the summer months when the temperature is decent and attracts many visitors, it is also the best time to visit Khardung La pass and Changla pass, the highest motorable passes in the world as during the winter months the entire route is covered with thick snow layers.
During the months from June to September i.e. monsoon season, as Leh Ladakh is a dry and cold desert it receives fewer rainfalls. During the monsoons, the river gets new life and the region can be risky with landslides.
During the winter months, it is the best time to witness the scenic and cold phase of Leh Ladakh but the temperature gets harsh, it can even drop to -30 degrees celsius, the lakes get frozen, roads covered with snow, though it is a whole different experience to visit Leh Ladakh during the winters the cold can be harsh to some visitors.
