India Kashmir Holidays

Destinations covered : LEH - ALCHI - ULEYTOKPO - LAMAYURU

Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days

Travelling to Leh-Ladakh is one of the most cherished dreams for many. Experiencing the sights of vast and desolate expanse of hills and valleys combined with the thrilling experience of enduring the harsh climate is one of its kind adventure. While some people suggest summers for the reason the weather is exciting and amiable, some like winters to experience the charm when only a handful of travelers visit the place and take peaceful gasps at the most breathtaking views. Season (Month) Wise Best Time and Way to Visit Leh (Ladakh)

April-Mid May : April marks the beginning of tourist season in Ladakh when the place begins to warm up with tourist activity. Restaurants open, hotels and guest houses start to welcome guest and various camps at sites such as Pangong Tso and Moriri Lake commence to set up. Usually by the second week of May, the crucial Srinagar-Leh highway opens up leading to a flurry of tourism energy into Ladakh. By late April, all the lakes including the Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri begin to melt, uncovering the beautiful colors and fabulous sights.

Mid May- July : During this time, one will only find Srinagar-Leh highway opened and this is just not the right occasion to complete the circuit. But in June beginning, Manali road opens up along with Rohtang Pass, however, the starting 7-10 days are really not suitable for travel since area experiences snow slides and recurring blockages. In the time of this short window, just before the monsoons, it is really cool and alluring to travel to Ladakh due to the amazing weather.

August - Mid September : At this time, the monsoons are in full swing and rivers, puddle and water crossings are full with flow. Travelling during this period can be risky and dangerous as landslides are common. However, the area beyond Zozi La Pass, in the direction of Leh from Srinagar and further from Baralacha Pass, towards Leh from Manali side is a rain shadow area and do not receive much showers.

Mid September- Mid October : This is one of the best seasons of all for visiting the amazing and picturesque locations of Leh and Ladakh as the place is imbued in wonderful colors in all their glory right up through the Srinagar-Leh as well as Manali-Leh roads. After monsoons, the flowing waters recedes too much extent and the weather is dry with a beginning chill and occasional snowfall. Moreover, the road conditions are better and the maintenance work is also settled by this time.

Mid-October to Mid- November : By this time the cold has completely taken over the area with the place experiencing sub-zero temperatures at all locations above 14,000 ft. Almost all of the tourists have deserted the place with only few ones remaining to brave the chill. Most of the hotels, guesthouses, restaurants are closed while even locals have moved back, abandoning the place till winters. It is not advisable to travel through them due to extreme chill.

Mid-Nov to March : This is the coldest seasons of all in Ladakh when the region is completely cut-off from rest of the India by road, although roads to Pangong Tso Lake and Nubra Valley over KhardungLa Pass and Chang La Pass are kept open all round the year, leaving few days of snowfall. From Mid-January to Mid-March is also the time when many adventure tourists arrive in Ladakh for the famous Chadar Trek, involving walk over the frozen Zanskar River. One of the major highlight of your visit during this time is the changing colors of Pangong.

Day 1: ARRIVAL LEH

Arrival at Leh airport and transfer to the Hotel. Full day is t leisure to acclimatize yourself because of high altitude of Leh as it is 3500 Mtrs above the sea level. In the evening you will be visiting Leh Bazaar. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 2: LEH

Full day excursion visit to Thiksey and Hemis monasteries. It is quite interesting to visit the Thicksey monastery early in the morning to witness the "praying ceremony". Continuous drive to Hemis monastery which is one of the Famous monasteries of Leh. On the way back visit Shey Palace. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3: LEH – SPITUK - ALCHI - ULEYTOKPO (80 KM, 3 HOURS)

Morning after breakfast leave for Uletokpo camping which is one of the most beautiful camping in the Ladakh region. En-route visit to Spituk Monastery. Continuous drive to visit Alchi monastery which is the only monastery in the Ladakh on flat ground. By the lunch time, you will reach Uletokpo. In the Evening, enjoy sitting on the bank of the river coming down from the Ridzong side. Overnight stay at camp.

Day 4: ULETOKPO - LAMAYURU - LEH (180 KM, 6 HOURS)

Leave for Lamayuru monastery via Khaltsi which is the oldest and spectacularly set, Lamayuru monastery was founded in the 10th Century. In the Late afternoon drive back to Leh for overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5: LEH – CHUMATHANG – TSOMORIRI (240 KM, 7 HOURS )

Day 6: TSOMORIRI – LEH (240 KM, 7 HOURS)

In the morning visit to Korzok village with its houses and its gompa appearing like a mirage. The few barley fields at Korzok must be among the highest cultivation in the world. Later return to Leh for overnight stay.