Bestowed with mighty mountain peaks, gorgeous rivers, dense forests, and beautiful meadow, Leh Ladakh is truly a heaven on earth. The mystical in all the spheres it nestled, from geography, sceneries, and nature to the modest cultures that it fosters. Also known as the “Land of the High Passes”, Leh Ladakh is a hot spot for globetrotters as it is a perfect delight for adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers.
A semi-arid region fascinates people with its snow-capped mountains and scenic natural beauty. Voyagers here can enjoy many unique and unusual sights. Even if this destination is more likely to be a place of cold desert, many adventure lovers can visit this place for enjoying loads of experiences and fun-filled activities.
Things to do
Trekking
One of the great adventurous activities to relish in Ladakh, Trekking in the beautiful landforms like rocky cliffs, terrains, and abundant vegetation is the best thing to do. This is something that cannot be missed-out when planning holidays in Ladakh.
Cycling
The most amazing way to discover the enriched beauty of Leh Ladakh, Cycling is an activity that certainly takes your breath away. Some of the best cycling tracks in Ladakh are Manali to Leh, Leh to Pangong Tso, The Monastery circuit, and Leh to Alchi.
Motor Biking
The awe-inspiring and breathtaking landscapes of Leh Ladakh offers a great experience for bikers to enjoy a ride passing through the snow-capped mountains, scenic lakes, and famous monasteries in this Himalayan region.
Indus River Rafting
Always a thrilling attraction of Leh trip, Indus River Rafting adds a splash of adventure on an ordinary trip. What could be more amusing than enjoying this sport with towering mountains, fresh air, and chilly winds that shall be the most memorable experience to be added on a trip to Leh?
Yak Safari
Travelers who lookout for something unique can choose to opt for a yak safari. It is a unique experience to get indulge and explore lakes, glacial valleys, gurgling streams, cascades, meadows, forests, and chiseled snow peaks on a yak which can be a once in a lifetime experience.
Best time to visit
The month of summers (April to June) is perfect to get soaked in the pleasant ambiance and natural delight of Leh Ladakh. Rest of the year, Manali to Leh highway is restricted and the only operational way is Srinagar to Leh highway which also sometimes gets affected by occasional landslides. It is advisable to check on the climatic condition of Leh Ladakh before heading off on a trip.
One of the most notable attractions of Leh, Zanskar Valley is in the heart of Ladakh reckons the fact that legends never lie. The land of moonscapes and threatening paths charms the wanders with an enthralling and enchanting landscape. With innumerable mountain passes, ranges, valleys, and rugged terrains, Zanskar is the world’s most daunting trails in India.
An endorheic lake in the Himalayas, Pangong Tso Lake is “India’s Own Moonland” in Jammu Kashmir. A unique feature of this lake is that it does not remain blue all throughout the year or even the day, rather its colour changing effects vary from azure to light blue to green and even sometimes grey too!
Nubra Valley is a valley of flowers which is a must-visit attraction of Leh. Also known as the Orchard of Ladakh, one can visit this tourist spot all throughout the year. Bloomings of variety of colorful and vibrant flowers in Nubra Valley, this shall make out the best place for camping or simply just hang-out with friends.
Also known as Gompa, Hemis Monastery is a notable Buddhist attraction which is also regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of India and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India. Enveloped by green hills, spectacular mountains and banks of river Indus, it looks astounding, impressive, and intriguing.
Dated back to the 400-year-old yet unexplored jewel of Buddhist monastery, Chemrey Monastery is a major highlight of this grand edifice having a high statue of Padmasambhava. The most notable attraction of this monastery is that it has a huge collection of ancient scriptures with the text emboldened in gold letters with the titles in silver.