Ladakh Valley

Ladakh or ‘Land of High Passes’ is a barren but beautiful region located in the northern Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Sharing its eastern border with Tibet, Ladakh has  Lahaul and  Spiti valleys to the south and Kashmir Valley to the west. Strategically located on ancient trade routes, Ladakh lies between the Kunlun Mountains in the north and the Himalayas in the south. The region originally consisted of Baltistan Valley, Indus Valley, Zanskar, Lahaul, Spiti, Aksai Chen, and Ngari. Its snow-capped peaks, clear blue skies, and views of barren mountains, broken only by blue spiraling rivers, attract many fearless travelers. Tourism is the main source of livelihood for Ladakhis. The Indian Army maintains a strong presence in Ladakh due to its strategic location. The natural beauty, rugged terrain, and majestic mountains have made Ladakh a favorite among mountaineers. The remote location and height of Ladakh are not suitable for those who want a quick vacation. You will need time to adapt to the weather conditions of Ladakh. However, due to the lack of modernity, its natural and rustic splendor has been preserved. Bikers across India reach their favorite destination – Ladakh. Year after year, a large number of riders and adventure tourists visit Ladakh from June to September to enjoy its magnificent sights. The road to Leh is known as one of the best in the country. Attractions like Pangong Tso and Nubra Valley are large landscapes and tourist attractions. There is no doubt that Ladakh is India’s best off-beat destination.

Planning A Ladakh Trip

Picking a tour Package.

Planning your Ladakh trip begins with planning a ride or picking a tour package. I’ve selected the best tour packages to Ladakh that include your Travel, Accommodation, and all essentials.

The best feeling of the Ladakh trip is on a Bike. You will enjoy every inch of your Ladakh Trip on a bike ride to Ladakh. Riding between the snow-capped mountains gives a feeling of freshness and energy inside you. Tripmore gives Self Drive Bike services you can book now.

Where to visit Ladakh?

Road Trip to Ladakh is itself a tour between the wide range of heart-touching Landscapes. There are some awesome places to visit in Ladakh as Ladakh provides Beautiful places that are off-beaten and pleasing.

Pangong Lake

In Ladakh, you will get to know what wonderful things nature has in store for you. Pangong Lake, located at an altitude of about 4,350 meters, is the highest saltwater lake in the world. Its water, which appears to be painted blue, stands in stark contrast to the surrounding barren mountains. Spread over about 160 km, Pangong Lake is one-third in India and two-thirds in China.

Lake Pangong, one of the most famous lakes in Leh Ladakh, derives its name from the Tibetan word “Pangong Tsu”, meaning “Lake of High Grass”. You can spend hours meditating here, and yet its beauty is not enough. Pangong Lake is also known for its color-changing colors, which appear blue, green, and red at different times. If you decide to visit Ladakh anytime, don’t forget to visit Pangong Lake. The beauty that awaits you there cannot be described in words. It has to be seen, felt, and absorbed. You can plan a Ladakh trip by just visiting Tripmore.

Magnetic Hill

Magnetic Hill is a small section of road on the Kargil Highway, 30 km from the city of Leh, which negates the tendency of gravity. The reason is the magnetic hill that pulls stationary vehicles upwards. Known as the Magnetic Hill in Ladakh, it is a major tourist attraction in the valley and an excellent stop for tired riders on the highway.

It also instructs you to park your car in a box marked with a white point on the road, called a magnetic road. When parked at the indicated place, the vehicles start moving at a speed of about 20 km/h.

Magnetic Hill Leh-Kargil-Srinagar National Highway is located in the Trans-Himalayan region. The Indus River flows east of Magnetic Hill, making the surrounding environment a source of joy for photographers. Villagers living in the magnetic hills of Ladakh believe that there was once a road that took people to heaven. Those who deserved were dragged on the straight path while those who did not deserve never got there.

Zanskar Valley

Located in the eastern part of Ladakh, for the excited traveler, Zanskar Valley is one of the most enchanting places to visit in the Himalayan region. This valley is a semi-desert, in which Buddhist beliefs are recognized.

Zanskar Valley is forever famous for its high snow-capped mountains and surrounding landscapes, which have unique geographical features for the region. Arriving at this place will introduce you to the sparkling clear river waters and pleasant climate which enables you to explore it. Located 105 km from Leh, Zanskar Valley has become famous among adventure enthusiasts. With so many activities that can be tried in the valley, it has become one of the most popular vacation destinations for Himalayan travelers. Snow-covered terraces reflect the celestial sky. The tributaries of the Zanskar River are one of the most famous river rafting destinations in India. Interesting Places of Zanskar, Ladakh Leh is one of the places in Ladakh that you can’t miss while staying in Ladakh. Zanskar Valley has many tourist attractions that draw people to its remote location. Reaching Zanskar Valley offers tourists a lot of adventure and thrill, which is why they can relax and enjoy the tranquility of these places during their stay.

Nubra Valley

The Nubra Valley is the northernmost part of Jammu and Kashmir. Located about 150 km from Leh, the Nubra Valley is known as the Gardens of Ladakh and was originally called Ldumra, meaning the Valley of Flowers. Surrounded by snow-capped Himalayan ranges, the Nubra Valley is located on a sandwich between Tibet and Kashmir. The view of the valley is charming and dazzling. During the winter, the entire valley looks like a lunar landscape (the reason for calling it a moorland) and in summer it is full of greenery.

To reach the Nubra Valley, you’ll have to cross the amazing Kurdung La, the world’s highest motorable pass. The confluence of the Shiwak and Nubra rivers crosses the wide and flat Nubra valley. From a distance, the valley looks dry and arid. However, the valley consists mainly of agricultural land. Not surprisingly, the valley has acquired the magnificent garden of Ladakh.

The cold desert between Diskit and Hundur is another attraction for tourists. Tourists gather in the cold desert to see the sand dunes and enjoy a ride on the camels of bacteria (Bacterian Camel). Bactrian camels from the plains of Central Asia have two humps, in contrast to the same humped camels found in Rajasthan and other parts of India. Bacterial camels, found only in hundur, were an important means of transportation when Ladakh was an important stop on the ancient trade routes with Central Asia.

Khardung-la Pass

Khardong La Pass is a gateway to some of the most fascinating and undiscovered landscapes. This popular mountain pass is equally popular with adventure seekers and regular tourists. Khardong La is located in the Leh District of the Indian Union Territory at an altitude of 5,359 meters. It has the distinction of being the most motorable pass in the world. Historically, Khardong La is significant because it is located on the main caravan route that connects Leh to Kashgar in Central Asia.

The pass in the Ladakh Range is north of Leh and is the gateway to the Shyok and Nubra valleys. The Siachen Glacier is located in the latter part of the valley. Built in 1976, it was opened to public motorized vehicles in 1988. Maintained by the Frontier Roads Organization, the pass is of strategic importance to India as it is used to transport supplies to the Siachen Glacier. The highway is one of the highest motorized highways in the world.

Zoji-La

Zoji La is a high mountain pass in the Himalayas in the Indian union territory of Ladakh. Located at Dras, the pass connects the Kashmir Valley to the west with the Dras and Suru valleys to the northeast and the Indus Valley further east. Zoji La is about 100 km from Srinagar, the capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and 15 km from Sonmarg. It provides a vital link between Ladakh and the Kashmir valley. It runs at a height of about 3,528 meters (11,575 ft) and is the second-highest pass after Fotu La on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway. It is often closed during the winter, although the Border Roads Organization (BRO) is working to extend traffic longer in winter. The Beacon Force unit and the Vijayak Force unit of the BRO are responsible for clearing and maintaining the road during the winter. Driving through the pass in winter means driving between thick walls of ice on both sides.

The beauty of Ladakh cannot be written in words as the beauty that awaits you there has to be seen, felt, and absorbed by one himself, So, book your trip now on Tripmore where you can get the best tour packages as well as the best self-drive bikes.