The landscape of Ladakh, together with its unique Tibetan Buddhist culture, is diverse and full of surprises, and perfectly suited for trying out various activities, from adventure to sightseeing. Honeymoon couples, solo travellers, adventure junkies, tourism in Ladakh offers a wide range of activities for each of them. From adventure based activities like trekking, mountaineering & river rafting to enjoying homestays or exploring the wildlife, there is plenty that this part of India offers for travellers.
About Top Activities & Things to Do for Tourists in Ladakh
Ladakh, in particular, is a haven for adventure junkies, as its rivers, mountain peaks and makes offer exciting opportunities for adventure activities like mountaineering, camping, river rafting, peak climbing & trekking.
Mountaineers can experience the sheer thrill of scaling the unbelievable heights of mountain peaks in Ladakh like Stok Kangri, Nun Kun Massif, Gulap Kangri, Saser-I, II & III, all of which range between 5,000 to 7,000 meters attract mountaineers.
Trekking is another adventure activity which lets you explore the cultural & natural beauty of Ladakh, with famous treks like Stok Kangri Trek, Chadar Trek which is done in winter, Lamayuru to Darcha Trek & Nubra Valley Trek, where you can catch sight of the two-humped Bactrian camels.
Mountain biking is a famous adventure activity in Ladakh which can be enjoyed in places like Pangong Tso, Leh to Zingchen, Skiu to Chilling & Leh to Sankar Gompa. The joy of camping in Ladakh, with such breathtaking scenery to surround you, cannot be overstated, with top camping locations being Thiksey, Hunder Village, Tso Moriri & Zanskar Valley. Ladakh is a popular river rafting destination too, which can be enjoyed on the Indus and Zanskar rivers, with the two most famous stretches being Phey to Saspol & Phey to Nimo.
There are certain top things to do in Ladakh which are suitable for honeymoon couples, for example, a camel safari in Hunder & Diskit villages, and areas like Tiggur, Pinchimik & Yulkam. A great way of enjoying the authentic Ladakhi cuisine & experiencing the lovely hospitality of the people is through homestays, with the famous Leh homestays being Gangs Shun, Jimmy’s Homestay & Nilza Guest House, and Zanskar homestays in Hamunil, Zeru, Panikhar and Parkachik.
One of the best things to do in Ladakh during your vacation is gain an insight into its culture, which can be done by attending its famous festivals like Hemis Tsechu, Losar, Saka Dawa & Yuru Kabgyat, some of which are held in summers & the other in winters. Visiting its monasteries is both an enlightening & exciting experience, since they carry both historical & cultural value.
Shopping in Ladakh is best enjoyed in Leh, where you can purchase a variety of interesting items, from carpets, Pashmina wool products & prayer wheels to jewellery and bamboo baby cradles.
Q. What are the best places to go camping in Ladakh?
Some of the places in Ladakh where you can enjoy camping are Pangong Tso, Thiksey, Hunder Village and Zanskar Valley.
Q. Do Indians require any permit for mountain biking in Ladakh?
Indians will have to obtain an Inner Line Permit for going mountain biking in areas in Ladakh like Hanle, Chusul, beyond Loma bend, Chumur and Batalik sectors.
Q. What is the best time to go trekking in Ladakh?
January to September is the best time to go camping in Ladakh. It also depends on what kind of trekking experience you are looking for. To take the Chadar Trek, you will have to plan a trip from mid January to mid February, while the best time for enjoying a Stok Kangri Trek is mid July to mid September.
Q. Do we require a permit for mountain climbing in Ladakh?
Yes, a permit is required for peak climbing in Ladakh, for which an application should be submitted to the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) around 6 months in advance for the issuance of the permit.
Q. Where can I enjoy river rafting in Ladakh?
Ladakh is a great destination for river rafting, with the two most popular river rafting stretches being Phey to Saspol and Phey to Nimo, on the Indus and Zanskar rivers.
Q. Which is the best place to watch the wildlife in Ladakh?
Yes, Ladakh is home to animals which are found exclusively in high altitudes, like snow leopard and Tibetan Urial sheep (shapo). Hemis National Park is the best place for enjoying wildlife in Ladakh.
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