Whenever we think of Ladakh the first thing that
comes to our mind is a land, which is stark yet striking. It is a land
of Buddhist monastery, which resonates with an ambience of peacefulness
and serenity. Located in Jammu & Kashmir at an altitude ranging
between 2,500 and 4,500m. The best time to visit Ladakh is between June
and end September. Ladakh straddle four main ranges - Zanskar, Ladakh,
Karakoram and the great Himalayan.
How to Reach
If you plan to
tour
Ladakh via road it takes two days from Srinagar to Leh with a mid
way stop at Kargil. The road is open between mid June and November. You
can avail both ordinary and deluxe buses of the Jammu and Kashmir state
road transport corporation, which runs buses on this route. Taxis can
also be hired at Srinagar for the trip. If you are planning to reach
Ladakh by air than you can opt for various airlines, which operates
regular flights to Leh from Delhi and shuttle services to Srinagar and
Jammu and Chandigarh.
What to Carry
If you are traveling in winter than you should carry heavy woolens with
wind proofing because it is chilling cold in winter. While in summer
light woolens will do. The best time to visit is during early June to
October.
Adventure Sports in ladakh
Ladakh also has some amazing options for adventure sports buff as they
can choose from adventure activities like
Mountain Biking
Mountaineering
Trekking
River Rafting
Jeep Safari
Motorbike Safari
Main Attractions of Ladakh are:
Buddhist Monasteries and Spiritual centers
Mountaineering
Camping
Trekking
Water Rafting
