Ladakh Travel Attractions

Ladakh offers numerous trekking possibilities ranging from short, daylong walks to long trans-mountain treks involving weeks of walking and camping in the wilderness. The traditional trekking season extends from early June to mid October. But there are other interesting treks that can taken all year round. The Chadar trek over the frozen Zanskar river in winter is probably one of the most exciting treks in the world and it takes place in mid January to the end of February.

Bring out the adventurer in you and experience the Trans Himalayan spectacle in one of the world’s best Jeep Safari’s. Take up any of the customized jeep safari tours offered by Visit India Travel to the high altitude destinations of Ladakh Srinagar and Manali, where the roads lead you higher in life. The 4 wheel experience ranges from short jeep tours to long ranging safaris in the Himalayan regions, the experience of driving through the mountainous valleys along winding passes and incredible heights is a journey every adventure seeker dreams of.

Motorbike safari is a one of a kind extreme sport of driving to the limits and beyond. The Road to Ladakh offers superb biking conditions, tough climbs, endless descents, and maximum of-road potential for the die hard adventure lovers. Drive a classic Enfield Bullet through India's spectacular Himalayas - Ladakh. Drive the highest motorable road in the world and visit some of the finest monasteries and experience the immense beauty of the Trans Himalayan region of Ladakh.

Riders can now experience the ultimate Ladakh adventure - exploring the vast unspoilt Ladakh wilderness on a horse riding safari. This horseback adventure allows you to experience ladakh wildlife, scenery and culture at close quarters. Horse and rider become one with the environment - galloping closer to the world of adventure and discovering a new meaning of life with each passing moment.

If you are an adventurer who is looking for something unusual, a camel safari in Nubra region of Ladakh is just for you. When on a camel safari in Ladakh, the double humped camel will be your ride and your constant companion throughout the adventure. Your travels with LadakhSafari will take you closer to the rich culture, heritage and lifestyles of the Trans Himalayan region of Ladakh.

Real travellers are always in search of real life experiences. While in Ladakh, enjoying a safari on a yak brings you closer to local culture and lifestyle that locals lead in Ladakh. Yak, or dong as Ladakhis call it, happens to be the largest animal in the cold deserts of trans-Himalayan Ladakh. First described only a century ago by the famous Russian naturalist-cum-explorer, N. M. Przewalski, the wild yak is definitely more impressive in appearance than its domestic counterpart.

Cycling is one of the best ways to see Ladakh. Ladakh Bike tours are for everyone. Our itineraries are designed for all ages, individuals, families and couples, whether you are a first time cyclist or experienced. We offer a range of gentle touring or more active holidays, but on all of our safaris we transport your luggage to the next accommodation, so all you have to do is enjoy the views.

Ladakh is ideal for those who love nature in all its unspoilt beauty. These breathtaking mountains are littered with literally hundred of opportunities to experience nature at close quarters. Choose any winding footpath and you do not have to go far before nature starts unfolding its many treasures in front of you. Lush rolling fields, twisty trails, riverside walks and valleys full of extraordinarily trees, there's something to enthral everyone.

The climbing season in ladakh extends from mid - May to mid -October, the ideal period being from June to September because it is during this time that Ladakh remains unaffected by the monsoon, which holds sway over most of the Himalayas. The area most frequented by foreign climbers is the Nun-Kun Massif in the Great Himalayan Range. Its easy accessibility from the Kargil-Pudum road and the shortest possible approach march to the base camps makes this massif the most attractive climbing destination in the Great Himalaya. Among its six known peaks accessible from the Suru Valley, Nun (7,135m) and Kun (7,077m ) are the highest summits. Climbing it needs advance booking years ahead.

River rafting in Ladakh is quite unlike anywhere else in the world. It provides the best opportunity to enjoy and experience the natural beauty of the spectacular landscape with deep gorges, towering snow-capped peaks, hilltop monasteries, hillside villages, and glimpses of the unique wildlife.

Monasteries in Ladakh may be either of the Mahayana or the Hinayana sect of Buddhism. The head lama is called a 'kushak', meaning reincarnation. The monasteries of Ladakh are what give the region its unique flavor and beauty. Typically, most gompas are built so that they perch precariously on lone rocks or craggy mountain-faces.

Festivals in Ladakh are celebrated as the occasions for merry-making. These festivals provide people with ample opportunities to interact with each other, form new ties and renew the old ones.

Many of the annual festivals of the Gompas take place in winter, which is a relatively idle time for majority of the people. These take the form of dance-dramas in the gompa courtyards. Lamas, attired in colourful robes and wearing masks, perform mimes symbolising various aspects of the religion such as the progress of the individual soul and its purification or the triumph of good over evil. Local people flock from near and far to these events and the spiritual benefits they get are no doubt heightened by their enjoyment of the party atmosphere .