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Ladakh: Exciting things to do in Ladakh for summer 2022

Must-do things in Ladakh


Remember the last scene from the movie 3 Idiots, Ladakh is the place you saw in the film, and the beautiful place exists in reality, and you can visit it on your next vacation with your friends and family.

The treasure of amazing landscapes, with mountains, cold deserts, glaciers, and many more, the beauty of Ladakh can not be described in words. Even if you plan a bike trip, Ladakh is an ideal destination, and you are riding along the beautiful mountains & landscapes, just like movies.

A place lies between the Himalayas & the Karakoram mountains and the composition of two very famous & influential places, Leh and Kargil. The area has the peace & refreshment you are looking for, along with many Buddhist monasteries and banks of the river. It is the home to one of the oldest & essential Tibetan Buddhist temples called the monastery of Sumda Chun.

Youngsters have the craze to visit this place, but this place is an ideal destination for the family, where you can spend some time watching the breathtaking view of some famous and exotic places in Ladakh.

So these are some of the places that you can not afford to miss on your Ladakh trip.

Khardungla Pass

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Whenever you visit the mountains, how can you miss having “Pahado Wali Maggie”, and especially in Khardungla Pass, which is the highest place you have to enjoy the Maggie in the world along with the snow & breathtaking view.

Khardungla Pass is among one of the highest motorable passes globally, and this is more than enough reason that you must visit the location. The Pass was opened in 1988 for public vehicles, and it holds a significant value as the Pass is used for the supply in Siachen Glaciers.

You must visit Khardungla Pass as the beauty will leave you amazed.

Hemis National Park

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Snow leopards are not something you will find in every national park, but when you are in Ladakh, you have the opportunity to experience the exotic snow leopard. The speciality of the national park is it is located at a high altitude.

The place is recognized for having the highest density of snow leopards around the globe; not only this Hemis National Park is the only national park situated in the Himalayas.

Hemis National Park is also the largest national park in India. It is a place where you can experience many endangered species like mammals and the snow leopard.

Also, you have many routes for trekking and it is one of the very famous ones like. You can trek in the Markha Valley and many more. But for the lodging, you have the option of staying at the monasteries, camps, village homestays not so big high five hotels.

Hemis Festival

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Looking into the life of locals & the culture is the best thing you can explore on the trip which will make you aware about many different things & facts that exist.

Something like that is the Hemis Festival, which is dedicated to the Lord Padmasambhava and is scheduled during June every year. You can experience the dance performance and they save it to the honourable.

The festival starts with the beat of drums, and it is known for the mask dance and it is a significant part of their tradition.

Life of Locals

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You think of a vacation, and the next thing you will see is the hotels, but by doing that,, you miss out on an exciting thing: interacting with the locals and looking into their daily lives and lifestyle.

Ladakh is more like emotion for the bikers and enjoying the mountain life is one of the best things you can do. Having the local cuisine, locals. You have the option of living with the villagers & locals in Ladakh, and it will feel more like a home away from home. The locals are very welcoming & you will love their hospitality.

Talk with the Monks

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Ladakh is home to many monasteries and there you will find the monks, and trust me if you are looking for an excellent & peaceful time, they have it. They will tell you about many aspects of life, about their life, the journey, about meditation, etc.

Only by listening & talking you will feel the vibe and realize the satisfaction level. They will give you many different views to see the world’s beauty, people, and the magical presence of positivity. You can also stay with them at the monasteries and enjoy hanging up with them.

It is always a very religious experience for everyone as the human mind just needs positivity & motivation in the world of pressure and competition, which the monks give to you and it helps in calming down.

You must take some time out for hanging out with the monks in the monasteries.

Bactrian Camel Safari

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You must know about the camel safari in Rajasthan. They have the ordinary camels, but in Ladakh, you can experience the Bactrian camel, which is mainly recognized as the Mongolian Camel. The specialty of the Bactrian camel is they have two humps.

The Bactrian Camel can survive in the extreme heat and in the cold, and even they can survive without water for months and drink up to 60 litres of water at once.
The safari costs around Rs 200 for the ride and you will enjoy the ride with pleasant weather.

Adventure Rides

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Suppose you have a high adrenaline rush and are among the adventure enthusiasts. In that case, you can reach the destination via bike ride, and you will experience the rocky & narrow roads but the most beautiful landscapes and views. Even if you travel with your family you can plan for a road trip to Ladakh.

Even if you are planning for a solo ride, it is the best option, and the trip will remain incomplete without riding and you can drive till Khardung-La Pass, the highest motorable Pass around the world.

Butter Tea

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Have you ever imagined something called butter tea even existed? Yes it does and many don’t know about it, and even if we tell someone much response that how that will taste, butter in tea, but that tastes incredible and especially if you are in Ladakh you must try the hot butter tea?

Even better if you try the butter tea & Chang, it is like a local brew made by fermenting miller in a cylindrical porcelain pot, and if you are a tea lover, you can not afford to miss this at any cost. These two beverages will give you the idea of the local drink and culture of Ladakh & the locals are very welcoming.

Old School Mills

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You visit the market and shop for the handlooms at an expensive price and also because they are unique & beautiful but in Ladakh you can see how those most expensive handlooms are made, their processing.

The very famous Pashmina is crafted here in Ladakh. You might find the expensive handlooms at other places but it originates from this place; you can experience the magical artwork of the artists who work with the delicacy and make the masterpiece in itself.

Magnetic Hill

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The place where you can find the natural optical illusion that is created by the hills. The Magnetic Hill is a down-road hill,, but it appears to roll up when you visit the place.
The place is referred to as the anti-gravity hill. Like you are traveling in a vehicle, it won’t seem like you are moving, which is because of the force of the gravity present at that location.

There are so many things around the world that amazes you and even in India, you will find many of them. Not many people know about all the things, but once you travel you can experience and enjoy the gift of nature which you never thought even existed.

Nubra Valley

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Once you reach the location, you can stop looking at the view; it will make you fall in the beauty and take you to a different zone. The Nubra Valley is one of the most beautiful scenes you will experience and it is located at around 140 km from Leh, but the location is worth covering the long distance.

The place is recognized for its adventurous expedition and the view. On the way to Nubra Valley, you will experience a few beautiful monasteries and you will cross the Nubra river & the Shyok river to reach the Nubra Valley.

You can enjoy the view even better while riding on the Bactrian camel, and it is a good location for the trek.

Ladakh Harvest Festival

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The harvest festival is celebrated in many parts of India with different rituals and following, which happens in Ladakh. They celebrate their harvest festival with their traditions, culture, and practices but if you get to experience this festival, it is a very vibrant and colorful time.

The festival is organized from September 1st till September 15th every year. The festival is organized with the main aim of promoting their culture, old traditions, practices, gatherings, participation.

They enjoy the festival with colourful costumes, skills, songs, and dance, especially the mask dance performed by the lamas of the monasteries. The festival is like an essential tradition as agriculture is a profession and also it feeds the human, so they believe in celebrating the significance at their best.

The Harvest Festival also has a display of arts, handlooms, colors, and many things. A polo tournament is also organized during the festival.

Pangong Tso

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Here comes the famous location that you must have seen in the movie ‘3 Idiots’. The Pangong lake, and guess what? The scooter used in the film is still at that place as a memory,, but the site is famous not only because of the movie but also because of its scenic beauty.

At the Pangong lake, you get a breathtaking view of sunrise. The place is located 14,270 feet above sea level. If you are visiting the lake during winter, you can see the lake frozen despite being the saline water.

The Pangong Tso is one of the most picture-perfect locations, you can click amazing pictures, and the illusion, along with the lake, mountains, and the beautiful sky, compliments each other at best.

It is also a spot for the breeding ground of different varieties of birds, and you can see many migratory birds. Earlier it was a tributary of the Indus River, but due to natural damming, it was closed off. It is one of the places you can even include it in the bucket list, and your whole trip will be worth seeing the lake.

Namgyal Tsemo Monastery

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It is one of the most beautiful monasteries you will find worldwide, and it just looks like heaven where the clouds are all around. The visit is an extraordinary experience in itself, and you will cherish the moment.

The view from the monastery can not be described in words. You will see the mountains of the cloud, with positive vibes around you. Many tourists visit this place to know more about Buddhism. It is a tranquil & peaceful place. You must see the home & spend some time there in the monastery.

Chadar Trek

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Are you fond of walking on the frozen sheet of ice, or are you an adventure enthusiast, then this is one of the things that should be on your bucket list? The Chadar Trek is one of the famous locations in Ladakh as it is a frozen river, and you get to trek on the ice sheets.

Looking at the sights, those are panoramic, the ambience, the feeling will drive you away in the different in a different world, and you will fall in love with the place. The place is also known as the Zanskar Gorge trek, and it is very famous among foreigners. The best time to enjoy this trek is during January & February.

Leh Palace

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To know & enjoy the royal things that come from Leh, you must visit the Leh Palace. The place is also recognized as the Lachen Palkar Palace, and the Sengge Namgyal constructed the palace in the year 1600.

The Leh Palace is a nine storeys high building, the lower floors were used as the storerooms & the stables, and the upper floors were used as the residential area by the royal family.

The palace has a collection of old & antique ornaments, ceremonial dresses, jewellery, paintings, gems, and many more.

These are some of the best things that you can explore in your Ladakh trip; if we see it on an overall basis, you should not miss exploring the monasteries, visiting the Hemis National Park, you can plan treks & camping along with your squad and especially in the Chadar Trek.

Don’t miss the Nubra valley and try to accommodate the locals as it will be an exhilarating experience and try the local cuisine.

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