Leh Laddakh is amongst the most
popular holiday destinations in India and is a beautiful place. Leh Laddakh is located in the
Trans-Himalayan region in North India. Besides, its wonderful landscape this
place is well known for ancient Buddhist monasteries. Lies in high altitude,
this place have turquoise lakes, mountain passes, monasteries, desert in the
air, cool weather and lot more. So, if you are a person who loves adventure,
cool weather, landscape, mountains and thrill then you should definitely visit
to Leh-Laddakh. Situated at a height
of more than 3,000m above the sea level, this place also offers some famous
treks.
If
you are an Indian or a foreigner who is travelling to India, your visit would
be incomplete without a tour to Laddakh. You will find that this place is not
only the trekkers delight but also it offers to every traveler picturesque
views.
# Different routes to Leh-Laddakh
There
are mainly two routes to visit Laddakh. These are as following:
Route no. 1: Manali to Leh
Best
Time to Visit: May to October
From
Manali to Leh the distance is about 490 km. On this road trip you will pass
through narrow passes by seeing beautiful scenic views where you can also click
photographs. While travelling from this place you will also see the lifestyle
of village people, splendid villages, monasteries, ancient trade routes and
many more.
Route
Map:
Manali
–> Rohtang –> Gramphu –> Kokhsar –> Keylong –> Jispa –>
Darcha –> Zingzingbar –> Baralacha La –> Bharatpur –> Sarchu –>
Gata Loops –> Nakee La –> Lachulung La –> Pang -> Tanglang La –>
Gya->
Upshi
-> Karu –> Leh
Route no. 2: Srinagar to Leh
Best
time to visit: Highway opens on early May to late October
Another
route is from Srinagar to Leh. On this route you will travel to war memorial,
gurudwara at the top of mountain, hilly villages, monasteries and many more.
This is an inclusive trip that exposes you to a variety of sides of Laddakh.
Covering a distance of about 434 kms, this journey lets you recognize the accurate
majesty of creation of Mother Nature.
Route
Map:
Srinagar
–> Sonmarg –> Zozi La –> Drass –> Kargil –> Mulbek –>
Lamayaru –> Saspol –> Leh
# How to deal with the
Acclimatization in Laddakh?
Acclimatization
is a very necessary part of planning your Laddakh itinerary. The foundation for
holidays in Laddakh is Leh, it is the administrative center which is situated
at a height of 3,500 meters (11,500 feet). If you are going to a place situated
above 10,000 feet, you should be conscious of and get ready for is
acclimatization. You must reserve the first 2 days after your entrance in Leh
for getting used to the height. AMS (Acclimatization) might lead to nausea, severe
headaches, inability to walk, ataxia and restlessness also.
Precautions that you
should keep in mind while travelling to Laddakh are:
1.
Raise your height slowly, and balance climb with rest to assist your body
acclimatize.
2.
You should be physically fit for travelling to the Leh-Laddakh.
3.
You should avoid visiting Laddakh if you have problems of high blood pressure,
asthma, heart ailments and others.
4.
Rest for about atleast 2 days after reaching to the Leh because of the low
atmospheric pressure.
5.
Overdoing of hydration can also harm you, so you should increase your normal
water intake by a liter.
6.
Strictly avoid drinking alcohol and smoking at high altitude for preventing
AMS.
# What to pack for your
trip?
As
Laddakh is situated at very high altitude, so it is obvious that there is very
cold. So, some essential things that you should pack for you trip to Laddakh
are as following:
* 2 pairs of thermal inner
* 2 jackets as well as 3 pullovers
* Soaps, towels
* First Aid kit
* Hand gloves, Socks
*
Waterproof shoes if you are going for trekking
*
Dry fruits, biscuits, chocolates
*
Sleeping bag
*
A pair of slipper
*
Mobile chargers, torch
*
Camera etc.
# Rules for Inner Line
Permits for traveling in Laddakh since
2014
To
travel to most of the destinations in Laddakh, starting from the year 2014 inner
line permits are not essential for Indian Nationals. But there are some places such
as Mirik, Chusul, Man for where you have to still require to obtain and carry
the inner line permits. The places which do not need inner line permit comprise:
Nubra
Valley
Tso
Mori Ri
Pangong
Tso
Karzok
Hunder
Changthang
Panamik
However,
you require to carry your Nationality ID proof ( like Voter ID, Driving License,
etc.) which will have to be show at
various check posts where earlier Indians were needed to submit a photocopy of
an inner line permit. The new rules for the inner line permits will actually assist
those travelers who do not want to come back to Leh following Tso Mori Ri and then
head straight to Manali which would save them a valuable day. In addition to
this, if you are an Indian Inner then line permits are valid for 3 weeks and if
you if you belong to foreigner country then it valid for 1 week. The Permit fee
comprise 3 components which are Rs. 200 per person as environment tax as well
as wild life protection fee which is Rs. 20 per person per day and Rs. 10 Red
Cross Donation.
# Accommodation facility
in Leh Laddakh
Here
you should not expect the luxury hotels or resorst due to the tough conditions
of Laddakh region. Grand Dragon is one the luxury hotels located in the Leh
region as well as there are also some nice hotels in the places like Tso Moriri,
Pangong Tso and Nubra valley. In Pangong Tso there are also some luxury tents
with attached toilets, their prices is about 1000 per person for one night. Furthermore,
luxury camps are also available for about 5000 INR for 3 people. As there are many ATMs available in Leh town
but the some regions like Changthang, Pangong etc. you should carry extra cash.
Some
tips and guidelines to be followed during the trip to make your Laddakh trip
successful are as following:
*
You should avoid using plastic bags
*
Respect the local culture of Leh-Laddakh
*
Carry proper documents and Id proof with you
*
Sensibly select your accommodation as well as its location
Famous places to visit
in Laddakh
Last
but not least, some of the places that you must visit in Laddakh are as following:
1.
Pangong Lake
2.
Magnetic Hill
3.
Royal Leh Palace
4.
Zanskar Valley
5.
Tso Moriri
6.
Shanti Stupa
7.
Nubra Valley
8.
Kargil (Kashmir - Leh Highway)
9.
Lamayuru Monastry
10.
Khardung La
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| Pangong Lake |
Top Things to do in Laddakh
Some
of the top things that you should do in Laddakh are as following:
1.
Chadar Trek - Frozen River Zanskar Trek
2.
Cycling
3.
Trek to Markha Valley
4.
Spot the sighting Snow Leopard
5.
Motor Biking
6.
Rafting in Indus River
7.
Skiing
8.
Try Yak Safari
9.
Do shopping at the market of Leh
10.
Hangout at Lala's Art Cafe
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