Visiting Leh Ladakh in March month may offer you an amazing experience until you are afraid of extreme cold weather of Ladakh. Generally, December to March is peak winter season in Ladakh. Even, you may experience freezing cold in November and April months. While some areas might still have snow, it's a great time to visit for those seeking a different perspective of this mesmerizing Himalayan region. However, tourists with small kids, elderly and those physically and medically unfit should avoid travelling to Leh Ladakh in March month. If you want to experience cold weather of Ladakh along with snow (or snowfall), March month can be a good choice for you. Here's a complete travel guide for Leh Ladakh in March: 1. Weather: - March marks the end of extreme winter, and temperatures start to rise a little, but it's still cold. Daytime temperatures can range from 5°C to 15°C (41°F to 59°F), while nights can be quite chilly with temperature dipping as low as minus 15 degrees C (-15°C) . 2. Accessibility: - Leh is usually accessible by road from Manali and Srinagar, but road conditions may vary due to melting snow and ice. Manali-Leh road generally opens in late April or May month but Srinagar-Leh road opens in April. Check with local authorities or travel agencies for the latest road conditions. 3. Acclimatization: - Leh is situated at high altitudes, and acclimatisation is crucial. Spend the first couple of days in Leh to acclimatise before venturing to higher altitudes. Remember, March month being cold, it can really be problematic for those suffering from breathing or heart related problems. 4. Places to Visit: - Some areas of Leh Ladakh in March may still have snow, enhancing the beauty of the landscape. Popular places to visit include: - Pangong Lake:
Visiting Leh Ladakh in March month may offer you an amazing experience until you are afraid of extreme cold weather of Ladakh. Generally, December to March is peak winter season in Ladakh. Even, you may experience freezing cold in November and April months. While some areas might still have snow, it’s a great time to
On this page, we shall keep updating the Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) impacts on the Leh Ladakh Tourism and updates for tourists: 04 January 2024: The tourists and residents are advised to wear face masks in crowded and public places of Leh Ladakh as cases of Covid-19 are again on the rise in some parts of the country. 23 December 2023: With increasing cases of Covid-19 in the country, some restrictions are expected in crowdy places in coming days. However, there is no restriction in Ladakh so far. So, all tourists are being welcomed in Leh (Ladakh) without any restriction. 01 June 2023: As all the population of India is fully vaccinated and Covid-19 is no more a threat, no RTPCR or any other certificate or formality is required to visit Ladakh. So, all tourists are free to visit Ladakh without any restriction. 08 April 2023: There is no need to bring RTPCR or any kind of report if you are fully vaccinated (received at least two vaccines against Covid-19). However, tourists are advised to wear face masks in crowded places and adhere to the Covid protection protocols. 22 January 2023: All the tourist places and airport in Leh Ladakh are open to all tourists. However, the administration has advised tourists to visit Ladakh only after receiving at least two vaccinations against Covid-19. People are advised to wear face masks in public and crowdy areas. May 04, 2022: There are no restrictions on tourists entering Ladakh or visiting the sightseeing places in Leh (Ladakh). The incoming tourists should be fully vaccinated. Those not vaccinated are advised to bring RT-PCR test report not older than 72 hours. All the places and roads in Ladakh, including Leh-Manali and Leh-Srinagar roads are open for tourists. March 1, 2022: Tourists visiting Ladakh by air or road
On this page, we shall keep updating the Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) impacts on the Leh Ladakh Tourism and updates for tourists: 04 January 2024: The tourists and residents are advised to wear face masks in crowded and public places of Leh Ladakh as cases of Covid-19 are again on the rise in some parts of the
Manali to Leh bus service is offered by Himachal Roads Transport Corporation in summer and monsoon season. The bus starts from Delhi and reaches Leh in about 32 to 36 hours. The Delhi to Leh bus service is considered the longest bus route in the country at such an altitude. Tourists can avail this bus service from Delhi, Chandigarh, Kullu, Manali or Keylong. The HRTC bus to Leh (Ladakh) can be booked online or from any HRTC booking counter. Manali-Leh bus service time: Generally from June to September. (The service started from 15th May in 2022) Distance covered by Delhi-Leh bus: 1,026 KM (via Atal Tunnel) Bus fare from Delhi to Leh: Rs 1,740/- Time taken by bus: 32 to 36 hours Bus time from Keylong: 5 AM Bus time from Leh to Manali: 3 AM Major stoppage: Chandigarh, Mandi, Kullu, Manali, Keylong NOTE: Manali to Leh bus service has been suspended in September 2023. The service will resume in summer season in 2024. Manali-Leh bus service restarts after nine months Updated on June 09, 2023 Country's longest and highest altitude bus service that connects Delhi with Leh via Himachal Pradesh's tourist resort Manali and Keylong via Atal tunnel has restarted after remaining closed for nine months due to closure of the route with snowfall, officials told media on Friday. One-way fare for the 1,026-km long route is Rs 1,736, which includes a night's halt at Keylong, the headquarters of Lahaul-Spiti district. Three drivers will ply the bus with two conductors onboard at different timings of a 30-hour long journey. The state-run Himachal Road Transport Corp (HRTC) bus leaves Delhi at 3.45 p.m. After stopping at Keylong the next day, it will leave for Leh. The HRTC is running this special bus to promote tourism. "The response of tourists, especially
Manali to Leh bus service is offered by Himachal Roads Transport Corporation in summer and monsoon season. The bus starts from Delhi and reaches Leh in about 32 to 36 hours. The Delhi to Leh bus service is considered the longest bus route in the country at such an altitude. Tourists can avail this bus
Traveling to Ladakh by road is an exciting and adventurous journey that offers breathtaking landscapes and a chance to experience the unique culture of the region. Here's a travel guide to help you plan your road trip to Ladakh: Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit Ladakh by road is from May to September when the weather is pleasant and the roads are open. However, note that the region experiences extreme temperatures, so pack accordingly. The road, however, sometimes remain open in October as well. Route Options: There are two primary routes to reach Ladakh by road: a. Manali-Leh Highway: This route starts from Manali in Himachal Pradesh and goes through the Atal tunnel, Keylong, and the Baralacha Pass. It is around 428 kilometers long and offers stunning views of the Himalayas. b. Srinagar-Leh Highway: This route begins in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, and passes through Sonamarg, Drass, and the Zoji La Pass. It is approximately 434 kilometers long and showcases the scenic beauty of both Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. Permits: To travel to Ladakh, both Indian and foreign nationals do not require permits. However, permits are required to visit the sightseeing places of Ladakh including Pangong Tso, Tso Moriri, Khardungla pass, Nubra Valley, Dah Hanu Batalik region and Turtuk etc. You can obtain the Inner Line Permit (ILP) from the District Magistrate's Office or through online portals. Foreign nationals need to obtain the Protected Area Permit (PAP) or Restricted Area Permit (RAP) from the Leh District Magistrate's Office. Acclimatization: Ladakh is located at high altitudes, so it's essential to acclimatize to avoid altitude sickness. Take a day or two to rest in Leh before exploring further. Stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activities initially, and consider taking medication for altitude sickness after consulting with a doctor. Accommodation: There are
Traveling to Ladakh by road is an exciting and adventurous journey that offers breathtaking landscapes and a chance to experience the unique culture of the region. Here’s a travel guide to help you plan your road trip to Ladakh: Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit Ladakh by road is from May to
Siachen Glacier base camp in Ladakh opens for domestic tourists; no permission required from Army Updated on May 18, 2023 Siachen glacier base camp, which is now in the wish list of thousands of tourists, has opened for domestic tourists without need of permission from the Indian Army. However, Leh administration will continue charging ecological fee from the tourists. According to Ladakh tourism department, the tourist facilities at Siachen base camp are now open for tourists without authorisation from the Army. The Ladakh Tourism Department said given the demand from tourists and locals, the case was being pursued with the concerned authorities for over two years. The Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in 2019 had announced that Siachen base camp will be opened to tourists upto Kumar Post but it took three years to complete the formalities. People of Ladakh, especially of Nubra valley, were demanding to open the Siachen glacier base camp for tourists to boost tourism in the region and increase tourist stay. The Headquarters 14 Corps stated that visit to civil tourist facilities near Siachen base camp does does not require any NOC or authorisation. It said tourists also do not need permit but district administration will collect environment fee through its website lahdclehpermit.in, according to department of tourism. Ladakh police will establish a check post on base camp route to monitor tourist movement. Police will allow tourists after ensuring that tourists have paid environment fee. In Ladakh, Siachen Glacier Tour Packages Soon Updated on November 5, 2019 Siachen Glacier will be the main tourist attraction in Ladakh very soon as the Government of India has announced to allow tourist movement till Siachen base up to Kumar Post (Kumar Camp). The Indian Army was recommending opening Siachen area for tourists for a long time and finally, the official
Siachen Glacier base camp in Ladakh opens for domestic tourists; no permission required from Army Updated on May 18, 2023 Siachen glacier base camp, which is now in the wish list of thousands of tourists, has opened for domestic tourists without need of permission from the Indian Army. However, Leh administration will continue charging ecological
What is the best time to visit Leh Ladakh? This is the question that every traveller wants to ask before planning his visit to Ladakh. Ladakh can be visited in all four seasons, 12 months a year, but depending upon the choice and fitness of traveller, one can plan tour based on the seasons. Seasons in Ladakh June to September: Summer season (Peak tourist season/Best time to visit Ladakh with family, children and elderly) (Day temperature: 20 to 25 degrees C, Night temperature: 5 to 10 degrees C) October to November: Light cold (Lean tourist season) (Day temperature: 5 to 20 degrees C, Night Temperature: 5 degrees C to -5 degrees C) December to March: Extreme cold (Leanest season/tourists visit only to experience cold/photography/adventure) (Day temperature: -5 degrees C to 5 degrees C, Night Temperature: -10 degrees C to -30 degrees C (Temperature at some places dip even below minus 30 degrees Celsius. Drass region of Ladakh is the coldest inhabited place in India and second coldest in world after Siberia) April to May: Light cold and sometime warm days but cold nights (Tourists start visiting Ladakh. Temperature starts rising to pleasant after mid-April) (Day temperature: 5 to 15 degrees C, Night temperature: -5 to 10 degrees C) The best time to visit Ladakh depends on your preferences and the activities you plan to engage in. Ladakh is known for its rugged landscapes, high-altitude passes, and unique cultural experiences. However, due to its high altitude and extreme weather conditions, the accessibility and climate vary throughout the year. Here's an overview of the different seasons in Ladakh: Summer (June to September): This is the peak tourist season in Ladakh when the weather is most favorable. The temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F) during the day, and the region
What is the best time to visit Leh Ladakh? This is the question that every traveller wants to ask before planning his visit to Ladakh. Ladakh can be visited in all four seasons, 12 months a year, but depending upon the choice and fitness of traveller, one can plan tour based on the seasons. Seasons
Synopsis: Keylong-Padum bus service is going to become reality very soon as HRTC has conducted a successful trial on this route. The plan is to run the bus on Rewalsar-Kullu-Manali-Keylong-Darcha-Padum route. Keylong-Padum bus service will help in tourism promotion in the region. Himachal Roads Transport Corporation (HRTC), which operates buses on the country's longest and highest route between Delhi and Leh, will soon start a bus service between Padum in Kargil district's Zanskar valley and Keylong and Manali in Himachal Pradesh. The bus service, depending on demand, will be operated from Rewalsar in Himachal’s Mandi district. HRTC has successfully conducted a trial run of a 29-seater mini bus between Lahaul-Spiti district’s headquarter Keylong and Zanskar’s headquarter Padum. First of its kind, the bus service will start immediately after completing the permit related formalities. Initially the bus may run on Keylong-Padum route but the plan is to run the bus on Rewalsar-Padum route. Anshit Sharma, HRTC regional manager at Keylong, was quoted as saying: “The trial run has been successful. Once we complete all the formalities, the bus service will be launched immediately. Initially we plan to run only one bus, but if passenger load increases, we may increase the buses. The route permit is between Rewalsar and Padum. We are hoping for the success of the bus service.” Zanskar being a Buddhist dominated valley, the residents have cultural and religious relations with Himachal, especially Lahaul-Spiti district and Rewalsar in Mandi district. Earlier, people of Zanskar used to enter Himachal after many days of hard trekking via Shinku-la pass or after three to four days long road journey via Kargil, Leh and Sarchu. Now the journey via 16,580ft high Shinku-la will be completed in just one day. The distance between Padum and Keylong via traditional road through Kargil and Leh is
Synopsis: Keylong-Padum bus service is going to become reality very soon as HRTC has conducted a successful trial on this route. The plan is to run the bus on Rewalsar-Kullu-Manali-Keylong-Darcha-Padum route. Keylong-Padum bus service will help in tourism promotion in the region. Himachal Roads Transport Corporation (HRTC), which operates buses on the country’s longest and
Tourists who have Leh Ladakh in their must-visit bucket list may soon get an opportunity to travel to Leh town from Delhi or Manali as train to Leh is going to turn reality very soon. While other vehicles take three days of travel time from Delhi and two days from Manali, the train to Leh from Delhi will cover this distance in just one day and from Manali to Leh in nearly 10 hours. Taking a leap ahead of China and Pakistan, India has expedited efforts to connect Leh Ladakh by railway line as final survey, alignment and land acquisition for ambitious Bilaspur-Manali-Leh track, the highest in the world, has been speeded up in Himachal. The projects, however, may miss its 2022 deadline but the government is completing final formalities on the war footing. According to sources, all the projects along border roads including Rohtang tunnel and Leh railway line have been expedited following unrest at the border. The initial marking of the track on Bhanupali-Bilaspur-Mandi-Manali section has already been done. Now Northern Railway is carrying out final alignment and land acquisition starting from Bhanupali in Bilaspur. The process may take a few months to complete. The main challenge in alignment will begin after Manali beyond which majority of the line will be built in tunnels. However, there will be no problem in land acquisition as the whole area with thin population is mostly government land. “Land acquisition has started from Bhanupali in Bilaspur district and surveys have begun in Mandi district,” Mandi MP Ram Swaroop Sharma said, adding that the project has already delayed but has now been expedited for larger interest of the nation. “Building of this railway line has picked up pace following orders from the Centre. This railway line will make our military forces stronger at
Tourists who have Leh Ladakh in their must-visit bucket list may soon get an opportunity to travel to Leh town from Delhi or Manali as train to Leh is going to turn reality very soon. While other vehicles take three days of travel time from Delhi and two days from Manali, the train to Leh
If you are planning a Leh Ladakh trip from Kolkata, then this is the post for you. Tourists from West Bengal, especially from Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta), can be seen visiting all the hill stations of the country, including Ladakh, round the year. Come September and October and the whole Leh-Ladakh is thronged by tourists from West Bengal. Visiting new places every year is in the blood of Bengalis. Be it summer time, monsoon season, spring or winter season, tourists from Kolkata can be seen in everywhere in Ladakh. Bengali tourists are straight forward, honest, they never cheat, can adjust according to the situation and are very friendly. That is why everybody in Ladakh gives them warm welcome. Reaching Ladakh from West Bengal is not simple like visiting Delhi or Mumbai. Unfortunately, there is no rail or direct flight connectivity between Kolkata and Leh (Ladakh). In this post, we shall guide you about all available options to reach Ladakh from Kolkata. Whether you are from Kolkata or Howrah, Durgapur, Asansol, Bardhaman, Darjeeling, Haldia, Barrackpore, Kharagpur, Midnapore, Berhampore, Cooch Behar or any other part of West Bengal, either you have to book connecting flight to Leh Airport or have to book train to Delhi, Chandigarh or Jammu from where you can travel by taxi. Planning a Ladakh trip from Kolkata is very easy. A large number of tourists from Kolkata (Or other cities of West Bengal) love to experience thrilling jeep safari/road journey from Manali to Leh Ladakh or from Srinagar to Leh Ladakh. Some even do a round trip starting from Manali and ending at Srinagar after visiting Ladakh. This trip is possible in the opposite direction as well i.e. Srinagar – Ladakh – Manali. But note that Manali to Leh road remains open from June to mid-October only
If you are planning a Leh Ladakh trip from Kolkata, then this is the post for you. Tourists from West Bengal, especially from Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta), can be seen visiting all the hill stations of the country, including Ladakh, round the year. Come September and October and the whole Leh-Ladakh is thronged by
Permit for Rohtang pass and Ladakh Be it Rohtang pass, Manali-Leh highway or restricted areas of Ladakh, visitors are required to obtain a special permit to visit these places. While permits in Ladakh are mandatory due to security reasons, permit system in Manali is new that came into effect from 2014 after the intervention of National Green Tribunal (NGT) which is concerned about the fragile ecology of Rohtang area. NGT has limited the number of vehicles visiting Rohtang pass. To control the traffic flow, NGT has ordered Himachal government to issue permits to the limited number of vehicles (for tourism purpose) on daily basis. However, NGT has not restricted movement of tourists going beyond Rohtang pass (Ladakh, Lahaul-Spiti and Pangi) but as the Himachal government was facing problem in identifying the vehicles that are actually going beyond Rohtang pass and those going to Rohtang pass, it has started issuing separate permits in both the cases. Here we should make clear that permits in Manali are issued for vehicles and not for the persons while in Ladakh inner line permits are requested for individuals. Permit to visit Rohtang pass Daily 860 petrol and 440 diesel vehicles can be issued online permit to go to Rohtang pass. Vehicles are required to pay Rs 50 towards congestion charges and Rs 500 towards permit charges online. As per the NGT directions dated June 19, 2017, daily limit of vehicles that can go to Rohtang has been increased from 1,200 to 1,300 vehicles. Of the total, 1,200 permits can be issued to Himachali or non-Himachali vehicles but 75 permits will be reserved for non-Himachali vehicles and 25 permits will be reserved for Himachali vehicles other than registered in Kullu district. NGT has limited number of vehicles to control the carbon emission and not the number
Permit for Rohtang pass and Ladakh Be it Rohtang pass, Manali-Leh highway or restricted areas of Ladakh, visitors are required to obtain a special permit to visit these places. While permits in Ladakh are mandatory due to security reasons, permit system in Manali is new that came into effect from 2014 after the intervention of
