Leh

Best time to visit

May to September

Leh's climate is characterized by cold winters and warm summers, with the monsoon season typically bringing moderate rainfall from July to September.

Getting there & around

• Road — connected to Srinagar and other nearby cities via the Srinagar-Leh Highway
• Bus — regular bus services from Srinagar and other nearby cities
• Auto-rickshaw — common mode of transportation within the city
• Cycle-rickshaw — another popular mode of transportation within the city

Before you go

• Sort permits before you build a route
• because the famous places are exactly the ones behind them. Rest on arrival. Check road status before assuming an overland arrival. And carry printed permit copies - the checkposts keep them and there is no signal to show a phone.

Famous eateries & specialties

• Tukcha — a popular local eatery serving traditional Ladakhi dishes like thukpa and momos
• Lamayuru Monastery's Tea Stall — a humble tea stall offering hot tea and snacks to pilgrims and travelers

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