Ladakh Road Trip

Detail Of Ladakh road trip Leh to Leh

Location Of Trip: Leh, Ladakh

Starting & End Points: Leh

Duration: 5 nights/6 days

Total Distance Covered: Approximately 672 km

Max Altitude: 17,582 feet above sea level

Trip Package: INR 14,999/- Per person (Excluding 5% GST)

Places To Visit In Leh

Today traveling is a way of our lifestyle. Thus, every person who loves traveling wishes to get an extraordinary experience while traveling.

In case you're someone who's also searching for an out-of-the-world and breathtaking traveling experience then Leh Ladakh is the answer. This place is perfect for every traveler. So, here are the places you should go to while in Leh.

Nubra Valley

Nubra means "Valley of Flowers". This valley is also called the "Garden of Ladakh". The valley is decorated with "pink" and "yellow wild rose". Located at a distance of 150 km from Leh, Nubra Valley is very attractive and beautiful. According to historians, its history dates back to the seventh century BC. In history, this valley was invaded by the Chinese and Mongolia.

Diskit Monastery

The Diskit Monastery is located in the Nubra Valley. It is on the hills above the Diskit village, which is even called "Future Buddha". It's an almost 350 years old monastery. Here you will see a 106 ft high Maitreya Buddha statue. This monastery is believed to be among the largest and oldest monasteries in Nubra Valley.

Confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers

Nimmu valley marks the confluence of the Indus & Zanskar Rivers. Here Indus River drains Ladakh's deserted and dry terrains and serves as the lifeline. On the other hand, the Zanskar river is a branch of the Indus as well as merges in the north-eastern path. It is a great view that you should witness.

Pangong Lake

It's a well-known lake situated near Leh-Ladakh in the Himalayas also known as Pangong Tso. This lake is 12km long as well as it extends from India to Tibet it is also among the major tourist destinations in Leh. Its altitude is around 14,271 feet, because of which its temperature generally ranges from -5 °C-10 °C. This place completely freezes during winter.

Magnetic Hill

The Magnetic Hill is also known as Gravity Hill. Here you'll see vehicles moving automatically towards the hill because of the gravitational force. Its altitude is approximately 14,000 ft above sea level as well as 30km from Leh city.

Hall of Fame

The Hall of Fame in Leh is a museum built by the Indian Army. It's constructed in memory of the Indian soldiers who martyred defending in the Indo-Pak wars. This museum is situated on the Leh-Kargil Road. It's the symbol of the remarkable sacrifices made by soldiers to provide the security and safety of our country.

Gurudwara Pathar Sahib

Gurdwara Pathar Sahib is situated at a distance of about 20 km from Leh. This beautiful Gurdwara Sahib was built in the memory of Guru Nanak in 1517. As its name suggests, this pilgrimage site of Leh is an immovable rock that is considered to be the negative image of Guru Nanak. It is considered auspicious to visit the famous Gurudwara Sahib here before embarking on the difficult road ahead.

Shanti Stupa

It's a white-domed stupa of the Buddhists that's a significant religious spot in Leh. Shanti Stupa is believed to be a significant tourist destination in Leh. Its altitude is 4,267 m above sea level as well as 5 km by road.

It's also called the gateway to the Shyok and Nubra valleys. Khardung La Pass is also known as Khadjong La. It's a very significant strategic pass situated in the Siachen Glacier. This is considered the world's highest motorable pass (altitude 5,602 m).

Hunder Sand Dune

Nubra Valley holds many surprises. One such wonder awaits you in Nubra Valley at the Hunder Sand Dunes. Normally, people think of one-humped camels & brown sand as soon as the word desert comes to their mind, however, a different concept awaits you there.

Rancho School From "3 Idiot" Movie

Who does not know about the "3 Idiots" movie? Everyone knows! So you can also visit the Rancho school.

Best Time To Visit Leh

Here are the best times of the years when you can visit Leh to enjoy the natural beauty of this place.

April to Mid-May

April is the month when the tourist season begins in Leh. From the end of April, the ice of Lake Tso Moriri and Penong Tso starts melting and tourists start coming here. The Srinagar-Leh highway opens in the first week of May. Due to this, the movement of tourists increases further. However, the Khardung-La and Chang-La pass remain closed during this period due to the ice sheet. The maximum temperature during this period remains between 25°C and a minimum of 5°C to 7°C.

Mid-May to July

The Manali-Leh Highway also opens from the first week of June. During this, a wall of ice is formed on both sides of the highway, which is a very beautiful sight. Even at this time, the maximum temperature remains in the range of 25 °C and the minimum is 5°C to 7°C. The remaining snow also starts melting in mid-June which is a suitable time to visit. The Saka Dawa, Yuru Kobagyat, and Hemis festivals take place in June.

August to Mid-September

This time is the monsoon time in Leh, during which the rivers flow in their full flow. Landslides are common in this season, which makes walking in this season a bit risky. The peak season in Leh is till August. In September, you will find hotels on low rent. The temperature during this time ranges between 21 °C and a minimum of 5 °C. There is also snowfall in September. So, this is another great time for Ladakh Road Trip Leh To Leh.