Ladakh

Ladakh-Buddhist Pilgrimages in Ladakh, Jammu Kashmir India


General Information about Ladakh

Country India
State Jammu Kashmir
Location 255 Kms from Srinagar
Best time to visit October to March
Tourist places to visit Buddhist Monasteries (Hemis , Alchi , Spituk , Thinksey , Shey , Lamayuru , Matho , Stok ), Cold desert of India, Maitreya Buddha, Shanti Stupa
Significance Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhist Monasteries
Nearby Tourist Places Leh , Spiti Valley , Srinagar , Sholang Valley, Shimla , Manali , Nainital etc.
Festivals to visit Hemis and Losar

Ladakh is located in the northern most state in the country of India, which is Jammu and Kashmir. Ladakh has also been particularly gifted in the sense of aesthetic appeal; it lies in the Indus Valley, the splendor of the Himalayas and their mystic reverence surrounding it on all sides.The languages spoken in Ladakh include regional dialects such as Ladakhi and Shamskat, both of which are very similar to the Tibetan languages, along with English.

Best Time to Visit Ladakh

Best time to visit Ladakh is from March to September when passes are open. But adventure lovers and mountaineer visit snow capped Ladakh in December too.

Weather and Climate of Ladakh

Ladakh experiences cool summer, chilly winter and heavy snow fall in winter. Tourism is free in summer months while it requires special permit to visit Ladakh in winter. Mostly passes connecting Ladakh to other regions are closed due to heavy snow fall so transportation and communication is almost out-of-reach.

How to Reach Ladakh

Ladakh is accessible by all means of transport. Leh is the nearest airport while nearest railway station is Jammu Tawi. Many state transportation buses are regularly operating from different locations of India like Delhi. You can also hire private cabs from Bus depots, Railway station and Airport. Buddhist Tour in India offers best travel services for Buddhist Monastery Tour and Buddhist Festival Tour.

Tourist Attractions of Ladakh

Ladakh is the cold desert of India and attract tourist to many adventure sports, skiing and trekking. It is known for Buddhist Monasteries which resembles art and sculpture of Tibetan Buddhism. Buddhist Festivals in Ladakh are special attractions. Here you can also explore lakes, palaces built in ancient reigns, hills, rivers and glaciers.

Nearby Tourist Attractions Ladakh

Nearby tourist attractions to Ladakh are Solang Valley, Kashmir, Srinagar, Pahalgam, Nubra Valley, Spiti Valley, Dharmshala, Shimla, Manali and many more.