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Ladakh Map
By Air:
Indian Airlines operates flight from delhi
to Ladakh. It runs flights four times a week. It also has
flight arrangements from Chandigarh to Leh. Tourist mostly
prefer to travel to Leh by air. The flight path will take
you directly above the Zanskar valley giving a beautiful
look of the most of the other ranges.
| From |
Day* |
Carrier |
| Delhi |
Daily |
Jet+IA** |
| Chandigarh |
Thrusday |
IA |
| Jammu |
Tuesday
Saturday |
IA |
| Srinagar |
Monday, Wednesday
Friday |
IA |
* Subject to weather
** Indian Airlines
By Road:
The Manali-Leh road has served as the primary land approach
to Ladakh. The traffic starts around mid-June and continues
till early October. Himachal Pradesh state road transport
corporation and J & K state road transport corporation all
operate deluxe and ordinary bus services between Manali
and Leh. It takes approximately 19 hours from Manali to
Leh depending on weather conditions.
| From |
Duration |
Night Halt |
| Manali |
2 Days |
Keylong |
| Srinagar |
2 Days |
Kargil |
Places to see
- See at least one of the lakes - Pangong and Tso-morori
- for some breathtaking scenery.
- Visit some traditional monasteries: Thiksey, Mathoo,
Stakna, Alchi, Lamayuru and Hemis.
- Attend a few monastic festivals to get a glimpse of
some typically Ladakhi religious practices.
- Cross the highest motorable road in the world on the
way to the delightfully beautiful Nubra Valley.
- Visit the Palace Museum in Leh and the world famous
palace in Basgo that is a UNESCO site.
General guidelines
- Ladakh is a conservative society. Clothing must therefore
cover the body adequately.
- Public displays of affection are not considered appropriate
here.
- Do not encourage begging in Ladakh, even by presenting
what you consider to be gifts.
- Bargain for a fair price when shopping in the market,
do not pay excessively for a product.
- Act responsibly towards the environment, especially
when trekking.
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