Explore the Travel Highlights of Ladakh and Zanskar in 2021
Ever thought of trekking the snow-covered hills and tracking the Himalayan experience while exploring the grand shopping malls in your city? Or take out your daunting bikes and start exploring the ancient cluster of monasteries? If yes, then chances are high that you might be thinking about Ladakh and Zanskar Valley. The capital of Ladakh, Leh, has KushokBakula Airport, where you can take a private cab to reach Zanskar. Zanskar Valley from Leh is between 463 km (approx.)
Here are a few best travel highlights which you must indulge in your Ladakh tour packages. Make sure you explore the isolated yet serene Zanskar Valley too!
1. Go for Trekking in Zanskar Valley
The trekking trails in Zanskar Valley are challenging, so less crowded for the thrill-seekers. You can go on shorter as well as longer hikes through the remotest routes. You can start your trek at the base camp from the charming Padum – the biggest settlement in Zanskar. The best time to go trekking in winters, particularly between January-February. It is when the sheet of snow forms on the Zanskar River. The same river gets frozen in winters and becomes the trekking carpet in sub-zero temperatures.
2. Seek Blessings at Buddhist Monasteries
Visiting dramatic Buddhist monasteries in Ladakh will give you the taste of Tibet without actually visiting it. Monasteries in Ladakh are a perfect amalgamation of culture and architecture which shares the same resemblance with Tibet. Imagine recharging your body, mind, and soul in the spiritual aura of the Buddhist monasteries surrounded by the Himalayas. The most ancient monastery you must visit on the Leh Ladakh tour is Diskit Gompa. Shey Gompa, Hemis Gompa, Spituk Gompa, and Alchi Gompa. Monasteries are often called Gompas in Ladakh. Don’t forget to learn meditation from the monks.
3. Indulge in Local Life of Zanskar
Padum is only a few of those places in Zanskar Valley where you would find the guest houses. The best option you could opt for on your Zanskar visit is to stay with the locals. Homestays in Zanskar Valley are one of the best options to delve deeper into the local life of Zanskar. Not to mention, the homestays are considered super affordable over hotels and give tourists the best chance to enjoy local hospitality. Make sure you exchange, hear the stories of Ladakh’s landscape from the locals, and devor local food.
4. Witness Snow Leopard in High Altitude at Hemis National Park
Only a few handfuls of places in India has a unique topography that provides the habitat for snow leopards to live there. Ladakh’s Hemis National Park is amongst those rare places. Spot the majestic Snow Leopard inside Hemis National Park on a walking safari. Automobile safari inside the park is prohibited. Hemis National Park remains coerced with snow most of the time, so don’t get confused if you find yourself in heaven. Between May-October, the chances of spotting the Snow Leopard increases. To enter into the park, Indian needs to pay 20 INR (approx.), while the foreigners have to pay 100 INR (approx.).
5. Choose to Ride the Bike at Khardung La Pass
Located 40 km (approx.) from Leh, Khardung La Pass is a must-visit destination for bike lovers. This place challenges the mountain bike enthusiasts to discover the snow-covered peaks on their daunting engines. It was once the highest motorable pass, and it still manages to entice travelers across the globe. You will be witnessing the surrounding mountain scenery after you obtain the Inner Line Permit. Between March to May and September to October, this famed mountain pass beacons Leh Ladakh bike triplovers to come.
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Travel Faqs Related to Zanskar Valley and Ladakh
Q. What is the average distance between Zanskar Valley from Leh?
The average distance between Zanskar Valley from Lehis 463 km (approx.). The average travel time is supposed to be 10-11 hours (approx.)
Q. Which highway is best to reach Zanskar Valley?
To reach Zanskar Valley, follow the two routes – NH 1 and NH 301.
Q. When is the best time to plan a trip to Zanskar Valley?
Summer months (June to September) are considered ideal for planning a trip to Zanskar Valley. In winters, the only way to reach the valley is via Chadar Trek as the road gets covered with heavy snowfall.
Is Ladakh Well Connected with flights from a major airport?
Yes! Flights from major Indian towns like Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, etc., run regularly. KushokBakulaRimpochee Airport is the operational airport in Ladakh, located in Leh – its capital.
