The winter season in Ladakh starts from late October and lasts till February, with the temperatures dropping as low as 10°C. Snowfall occurs heavily during this time, and causes frequent blocking of roads. Some of the reasons behind planning your holidays in Ladakh during winters is enjoying the fabulous icy landscape, taking the famous Chadar Trek on the frozen Zanskar River and attending the festivals, many of which are held during this time.
Now about going to Leh Ladakh in winters – Well, winters are also one of the best time to visit as the valley and mountains get covered with snow. Temperature goes down drastically due to heavy snowfall and one needs at least a week to 10 days for acclimatization seeing the weather of Ladakh in winters.
Leh Ladakh in winters gives you a sight of amazing landscapes, scintillating mountains and trees covered with snow, frozen lakes, frozen waterfalls, stalactites and stalagmites at the entrance of rocky caves. It all looks like dreamland and one feels thrilled and excited to see such unbelievable sights. Just be careful at night as temperature might drop down to as low as -20℃.
Overview
Leh Ladakh in Winter
Ladakh, a beautiful place in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), lies between Kunlun mountains and the mighty Himalayas; and is known for its mountain beauty and Tibetan culture. It is also one of the most sparsely populated areas of J&K. Ladakh has Tibet in the east, Lahaul & Spiti in the south, J&K valley and Baltiul in the west and Karakoram pass in the north.
Highlight :-Leh – Sham Valley – Khardungla Pass – Pangong Lake – Leh
SHANTI STUPA (Japanese Peace Pagoda), LEH PALACE
- Sham Valley, KHARDUNGLA PASS, Pangong Lake
