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Ladakh is a place like no other. The beauty of the place is inexplicable in words. Leh Ladakh visit can be a great experience as these places have a lot of natural beauty. There is an entertainment hub in Leh Ladakh, which is full of incredible beauty. Ladakh, with its unique feature which is a […]

After much confusion, drama and speculation, the Rohtang Pass was finally declared open a few days ago. In all my years of blogging, I don’t think I’ve ever seen cases where Rohtang has been opened and closed as many times as it did this year. From the moment it was opened for the first time […]

Ladakh opens for tourism sometime in May, when the Srinagar route to Leh is declared open. In early June, the Manali road is also cleared for vehicle movement. In July, the tourist season is in full swing and will remain so for the next three months. Things start to end in October and with the […]

Can you visit Leh Ladakh in June? The answer is definitely yes. In fact, the month of June is one of the best times to visit Ladakh. The number of tourists starts to happen in the region from April; but, in fact, it is the month of June that makes the whole tourist season. This […]

There used to be (still exists) a saying in northern India in the pre-independence era – “Jisne Lahore Nahin Dekha, Usne Jeevan me Kuch nahi Dekha” (If you haven’t seen Lahore, you’ve seen nothing in your life). I dare say: “Jisne Ladakh Nahi dekha Usne Jeevan me kuch nahi dekha” (if you haven’t seen ladakh, […]

When someone first asked me about a 2-day trip to Ladakh, I thought she was kidding. But then I realized that he wasn’t kidding; and I was thinking of visiting Ladakh over the weekend. What I couldn’t understand, however, was why a person would want to do this. I mean, Ladakh is a place that […]

It may not be the best time, but, in my opinion, most tourism in Ladakh happens in the month of July. Without a doubt, this is the month when tourist activities are at their best; and the whole land is vibrant, with colorful visitors from all over the world. People also continue to visit in […]

Traveling to Ladakh in August is generally not considered the best idea; especially after the flood of clouds from Ladakh in 2010. This is the time when monsoons wreak havoc across the Himalayan region; and if you were thinking that maybe this is not the right time to go in that direction, you are right […]

Below are some photos of the snowfall at Khardung La this year in the first week of September. These were clicked at the top of the peak and this was the first snow season for this season. It usually starts to snow at Khardung La in mid-September; bringing the temperature down a bit, even in […]

The monsoon season is in full swing and there is news of heavy rains throughout the Himalayan region. One of the most common questions I received in the past few days is whether it is safe to travel to the Himalayas in Monção; and, if so, what are some things to remember to make the […]