Tourist Information - Ladakh

Location

Part of Eastern Kashmir, Ladakh lies in the Eastern part of the Indian subcontinent. Ladakh is one of the most elevated regions of the world; it is surrounded by the Karakoram Range in the north and the Great Himalaya in the south. The Ladakh Range and the Zanskar Range also cross through Ladakh.

Climate

Summer - 8 °C - 25 °C OR 46 °F - 77 °F
Peak Summer Months - June to November
Winter - (-) 5 °C - (-)20 °C OR 23 °F - (-)4 °F
Peak Winter Months - December to May
Monsoon - 15 cm

Best time to visit

Is from June to November

Tourist offices

Leh
Deputy Director Tourism

Leh-(Ladakh) 194101
Tel: +91-01982-252297, +91-01982-252095

Kargil
Tourist Officer

Kargil (Ladakh) 194103
Tel: 01985-232721, 232266 Fax: 01985-232266

New Delhi

512-512A Tolstoy House
Tolstoy Marg
Connaught Place,
New Delhi - 110 001
Ph: +91-011-23714948
Fax: +91-011-23714947

The Director General Tourism, J&K Government

Tourist Reception Centre
Srinagar-190 001
Ph: +91-011-2452690-91
Fax: +91-011- 2452361

Important Telephone Numbers

The Tourist Reception Center - 52297
The District Magistrate's Office - 52210
Medical service - 52014, 52360

Short description

Intense and Absorbing.. Experience the Raw Power of Nature at its best.

In mood for trying some place totally adventurous and out of the ordinary then gear up for trip to a place in the Himalayas to Ladakh and its capital city Leh.

Awe inspiring beauty, untouched barren land epitomizes this cold desert, which lies at an altitude of 3505 metres.

Wake up to the sound of gurgling streams, surreal landscapes, cascading mountains, snow-capped peaks, hanging glaciers, touch the clouds for a trip of a lifetime.

A trip to Ladakh is definitely not for the weak hearted, apart from the settings right from an artist's imagination, the rugged mountainous terrain takes a lot physically. So a trip to Ladakh would surely be more than just packing your bags and boarding a train.

Unlike the stark beauty of this cold desert, the people of Ladakh and their culture is vibrant and colourful. Enjoy the festivals and the ancient heritage of this land of Buddhism.

Trivia

Almost all the Gompas or the monasteries in Ladakh are built high up on a hill. The reason for their isolation is the essence of Buddhism. It is believed that higher the faith is, closer they are to the Almighty.

Languages

Ladakhi including Balti, Purgi, Shina or Dardic, Urdu, Hindi

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