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Ladakh (Leh) Travel Guide

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She is mesmeric, yet dangerous! She can be breathtaking one second, and so daunting the next! A land of magic, mystique that is Ladhak. A land which is encircled by stark awe-inspiring mountains with the cold desert beyond? Ladhak captivates and touches every being. The shy smiles that you see on the faces of the people you meet here, just add to her serene and mystic charm. She evokes a magic spell and carries you on an experience of a lifetime? Ladakh is a discovery waiting to happen. Come! Indulge!
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At a Glance
Ladakh lies at altitudes ranging from about 9,000 ft (2,750 m) at Kargil to 25,170 ft (7,672m) at Saser Kangri, in the Karakoram Range.
When to Visit:
Ladakh has a cold and dry climate. The winters are long and bitter, the mercury plunging to even -20 C. Summer that lasts from June-November is the ideal time to visit Leh. The temperatures in these months are between 8 C and 25 degrees Celsius.
Orientation & Getting Around:
Public buses are the cheapest mode of travel. They are operated on various routes and stick to their time schedules. The most comfortable way to get around, however, is by taxi. Though expensive, cabs take you around on the basis of fixed point-to-point tariff. The newly opened areas of Nubra, Changthang and Dah-Hanu can be visited only through registered /recognised travel agencies.
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City code:01982
 
 
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