Located in the Northernmost part of India (Jammu and Kashmir) and bordering with China, Ladakh is the perfect spot for two main things — landscapes and monasteries (called gompa in Ladakh). It’s an ex-Buddhist Kingdom that is home to picturesque Tibetan monasteries set in Himalayan backdrops. Contrary to media hype, it’s generally safe to travel to Ladakh.
How to get to Ladakh
The best way to get there is by plane flying into Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport located in Leh. You can take an internal flight from Delhi and it takes around an hour and a half. The road trip from Delhi is long — approximately 24 hours straight with many roads inaccessible (it’s only reallypossible by road between June and September), so is not really advisable as flights are cheap (often less than $50!)
When to go to Ladakh
Mid May to July is the best time to go to Ladakh, because the snow has melted (this starts in April) and the weather is milder. Roads are easier to travel and beautiful landscapes are revealed. Temperatures in tourist season are generally around 16 degrees.
Visiting Ladakh Monasteries
In high season, there can be a lot of tourists in Ladakh, and so visit the main monasteries in the late afternoon or early evening to avoid the crowds.
