Thinking about going on a special trip? A Ladakh tour would be amazing. Whether you are traveling solo, going for a trip with friends and family, or finding a romantic honeymoon destination, a Ladakh tour would be a great choice.
There are numerous Ladakh tour packages available online. You can choose the best one using our 5 tips:
Trip cost:
Going on a tour is always ecstatic. What one needs to think before going on a tour is about the ‘tour cost’. Finding an affordable tour package that covers significant features of your destination can be worth the search. A 3-4 days Ladakh tour package can cost around 15000 INR. But be ready to shell out more depending on your mode of transport for reaching Leh, Ladakh, traveling in Ladakh, whether you are an Indian or a foreigner, you choose a homestay or a classy hotel or want to extend your tour for more days. Taking all this into consideration, a Ladakh tour package can range from 15000- 90000+ INR.
Duration:
Leh, Ladakh has a lot to offer its tourists. From treks, hiking, biking, valley tours, wildlife exploration, the bright blue lakes, the shiny snow-covered cliffs, clear skies, yak rides, monasteries, palaces, a thrilling anti-gravity drive on the magnetic hill, etc. is a must-try for all tourists of Leh Ladakh. Experiencing all of these can be time-consuming. But if one communicates with a good tour consultant and plans the Ladakh tour according to one’s likes, a tour to Leh Ladakh can be between 4-10 days.
For tourists who want to do more sightseeing and enjoy the pleasantries of Leh Ladakh can complete their tour in 4 days while the ones who are planning adventures, treks, etc. should stay a little longer for getting appropriate rest and then tread on.
Best time to visit Ladakh: Ladakh is filled with scenic beauty along with chilly adventures.
Here is a glimpse of Ladakh according to the calendar months:
May & June:
The days get better during May and June. The Srinagar-Leh and Manali-Leh roads open up. The snow melts down and beautiful streams of water are seen flowing down the roads in Ladakh during the months of May and June.
July & August:
These are the two best months to visit and explore Ladakh. All the roads are open and clearer. The climate is pleasant. The months of July and August are truly tourist-friendly months to visit Ladakh.
September & October:
This month offers beautiful landscapes and photographic treat for tourists in Ladakh. The winter just starts to set in and the winter chill can be felt slightly. Only if you are extremely adventurous should you wait till October to experience Ladakh. October onwards the weather in Ladakh gets chillier. Only a few attractions like the Chadar lake trek, snowfall, etc.
November & December:
All highways close down in the months of November and December. December is the coldest month of the year in Ladakh. The nights are freezing cold with temperatures going as low as -15°C. So, November and December are the least recommended months for a journey to Ladakh.
January & February:
These months are extremely cold in Ladakh. Living becomes tough due to heavy snowfall and temperatures dropping down. It’s freezing cold during the months of January and February in Ladakh. Most roads and places are shut. So, these are the least recommended months to travel to Ladakh.
March & April:
The days start getting sunnier. The climate is cold yet bearable during the day. Tourists often start coming to Ladakh during March and April. Everything seems to start settling down in Ladakh with the onset of March and the beginning of April.