Every time you desire to explore new destination, you encounter a diverse culture, climate, people and cuisine, hence it become essential to have a before hand information about your holiday destination.
While touring the territories of Ladakh, its essential to know the extremity of the climate, which can give you sunburns and frostbites at the same time. The best time to travel to Ladakh is in summers June- September), when the maximum temperature is around 30 degree Celsius and minimum temperature around 3 degree, however in winters with maximum temperature at 15 degree Celsius and minimum at 20 degree Celsius, most of the regions are closed due to heavy snowfall which virtually cut off Ladakh from the other parts of the country.
The famous monasteries of Ladakh, the palace and ruin of some forts in Leh are must go recommendations. The handicraft industry and various trekking tracts of Ladakh are its main attraction, so do not return without indulging in some souvenir shopping, and experiencing the adventure and achievement of conquering height while you go on a trekking venture.
If you land up during the festival season, enjoy both the Ladakhi cuisine including Chang- the barley bear and tsampa with the traditional mask dance performed by the Lamas.
Trekking through the hilly terrains, elevated peaks and deep valley is a dangerous venture, so do not indulge in any such activity without the guidance of the professionals.
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