By Air: Leh is connected by regular flights
to and from Delhi (daily), Chandigarh, Jammu (twice a week) and Srinagar
(once a week).
By Road: The Srinagar-Leh road with a stretch of 434 km is the
most popular land route to Ladakh and remains open only from early June
to November. The steep ascent of 11,500 feet to Zojila is thrilling and
exhilarating. One can easily get regular government and private buses
along this route. The second most land route to Ladakh is the Manali-Leh
road stretching across 473 km. It has been opened recently and remains
open mostly from mid-July to mid-October. The trip on this route becomes
more interesting with the panoramic views of the snow-clad peaks of the
Western Himalayas on the way.
The most important passes and places of Ladakh are Rohtang Pass at a
height of 3,978 m on Manali - Leh road, which is a gateway to the Lahaul
Valley and Spiti Valley, Bara Lachha Pass at a height of 4892 m, which
is supposed to reach the highest regions of Ladakh, Zanskar Range, a
camping ground in Zanskar, Lachalang la Pass at a height of 5,059 m,
which is one of the most difficult passes to cover, Upshi, from where
the road bifurcates to reach Rupshu and Demchok and Leh, the
Headquarters of Ladakh.
Best Season To Visit Ladakh: June to October, as most of the
high passes and trekking routes remain closed after November due to
heavy snowfall. However, for Chadar trek, the best period for visiting
is during January to mid-March.
What To Wear: Warm clothes and a windsheeter or raincoat along
with good waterproof shoes are advisable for trekking, while an extra
pair of shoes or sandals, a good spacious rucksack and a warm sleeping
bag are also an asset while trekking above 4000 m.
