Complete Guide To Visiting ladakh In winter

 

Complete Guide To Visiting ladakh In winter : Weather, What To See & Do

So you’re planning to travel and wondering: is winter a good time to visit ladakh? 

Indeed, winter in ladakh is beautiful, especially for people looking to enjoy snow covered landscape, winter sports , or just aiming to get away during a quieter month!

Here, we’ll share about kargil weather in winter, what you can do in ladakh  in winter, and so much more!

What is Ladakh weather like in winter  2021?

Temperatures in Ladakh vary a lot depending on the area and elevation. The average temperature in January is around -20°C  .You can usually expect warmer hours during the day.

 

The kargil area has temperatures that go from around -23°C to -30°C You're usually going to enjoy pretty mild weather (as long as you wear a layer or Jackets ).

 

Ladakh is where temperatures can be very  low (as low as -30°C This region is, in fact, famous for its winter activities like Ice hockey .

 

If you visit Zanskar , Nubra and Changthang you probably won't believe it's winter, since temperatures  tend to be much lower.                                 

What is leh weather in winter?

Leh and its surrounding areas are the driest of Ladakh ,in winter with a record of 50-60% sunny days. It only occasionally snows in Leh, so if you're visiting, don't worry about having to pack those winter boots. Ladakh winter are too cold . In winter Leh temperature is fall upto -20*C.

What to pack for Ladakh in winter? How to dress in Ladakh in January

If you are going to Leh , kargil or some other of the areas of Ladakh, there are only a few things to keep in mind when packing.
1. Pack for warmth: Winter jacket, hat, gloves, thick socks, long-sleeved shirts

While the temperatures are not very low, the wind can occasionally be very strong. Make sure you bring with you some nice sweaters, hats, and if you're particularly prone to feeling cold, some heavy socks.

It's unlikely you'll feel the need for snow coats, or hefty boots, but it will undoubtedly serve you to pack a wind jacket and a pair of gloves or two.

Something broadly used in Ladakh is the so-called Heat-Tech shirts like inner. These are clothes that are very warm but also very thin, making packing and traveling that much easier.

They may or may not be available in your place, but if you want some, you'll find them virtually everywhere in India clothing store and  department store.

2. Visiting northern Ladakh? Bring heavier clothes :

You may opt, though, to go enjoy one of the most beautiful winters once you can experience. In that case, you'll visit the northern regions of Ladakh. Your suitcase will definitely need to fit some more stuff. Make sure to pack your regular clothes, but also heavy snow clothing, as well as snow boots, and possibly leg warmers.

Heavier socks and shirts are practically mandatory. If you go for areas famous for ,winter sports regular hats and gloves might not do the trick, so pack some snow gloves and hats, as well as  skiing pants and jackets.

If you go to high passes, you can pack as if you were preparing for a slightly cooler than average winter . Temperatures in the region average around -21°C with peaks of -25°C and lowest temperatures of -33°C

                                                                   Snow Cricket Match

3. Comfortable sneakers or hiking boots

In any event, you will want comfortable footwear. As in any  season in Ladakh, be prepared to walk - possibly much more than you are accustomed to in your home country.

4. Lip Balm (preferably with at least SPF 15)

Just because it's winter doesn't mean you can escape the UV! If you have particularly sensitive skin, also consider packing sun block in your suitcase. 

5. Sunglasses

Especially if you will be visiting snowy areas, glare from the snow can be quite bright indeed. Sunglasses help considerably.

So sunglasses are mandatory.

6. Spare phone/camera battery

Feel a little more sluggish when it's cold? So can your electronics! Low temperatures can cause batteries to discharge a little more quickly than they ordinarily would, so keep warm and protect your electronics .

What to do in Ladakh in winter: Are you looking for snow or do you want to avoid it

If you enjoy spending your winter surrounded by snow, you should visit kargil, or the regions of phothola  and namkila . (read on for a comprehensive list of fun activities to enjoy in winter  for you snow lovers).

highpasess like Khardongla , phothola .Namkila

For those of you who enjoy spending time in beautiful snowy landscapes and sights, it will be hard to pass on these areas. These regions, which are part of the world high passes road in world are famous especially for their saneries.

 

In Kardongla , you can visit many villages (the most popular of which is Turtuk) in a peaceful and quiet setting. What's more, you can truly get the best out of your stay by lodging in one of the many  traditional, family-run, ladakhi special bed and breakfasts.

 

If you're feeling more adventurous and want to see some of the county's most uncontaminated locations, take a trip to Ladakh. Its many villages are virtually untouched by large modern buildings and offer a truly unique experience.

 

If you enjoy winter sports, look no further. You'll find a large selection in ice hockey regardless of your level of expertise, preference on location, or budget. But with ski resorts, we are only scratching the surface of what ladakhi has to offer in winter.

 

                                                                          

A Festival know as Doshmochy takes place in January every year, over two days. It's the largest winter festival in  leh Ladakh , and

 The second festival known as Mamani takes place in same month for 2 days. Mamani means festival of traditional food and clothes like paba , thukpa , skue and sulchaks so on. 

 

7. Other areas in Ladakh

There are a number of other festivals across ladakh in February. These include the doshmoshay (January), in leh  (where you'll spend your time enjoying great food ). Doshmochay is one of the most beautiful festivel to attend. And the mamani festival in both kargil and leh celebrate (happening in the third weeks of January ) will probably be one of the most unique experiences of your trip.

 

Bear in mind however, that as February 11 is a Doshmochay and mamani the popular tourist spots in winter are likely to become crowded.

What to do in Ladakh in February

This may surprise some, but there's so much to do and experience in ladakh india during the month of February that this list is actually only about some of our top picks.

What to do in Ladakh in February: Festivals are not the only thing the month has to offer!

1. Apricot and apple blossom viewing in end February

The season of the apple , apricot trees blossoms is usually associated with March and April in Ladakh, but that is a common misconception. You will be able to see Apricot plum blossoms in March and also the equally as beautiful Apricot blossoms.

Plum flowers start blooming at the End of February , and even to apricot and apple plum  blossoms in terms of beauty..

 

so finally I just shared u important thing that is if you visit ladakh in winter than road are closed between December to March due to heavy snow fall . you have only one choice to visit that is fly . Yes fly ,hmmm take flight from your place to KBR airport Leh Ladakh.

 

  We the people of Ladakh are Welcome you in our Paradise Ladakh , please make our environment clean for our future genernation

 

 

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