Ladakh Travel Desk
Travel Help
Straight answers to the questions every traveller has before booking Ladakh - from a local team, not a generic guidebook.
Best Time To Visit Ladakh
May to September is the main season, when the high passes are open and the weather is stable. July-August is peak season and warmest; September is quieter with clearer skies. Winter (November-February) suits travellers specifically wanting snow and the Chadar experience, but most high passes close.
Ask A Local AdvisorHow Many Days Are Enough
5-6 days works for a short Leh-based trip. 7-9 days comfortably covers Nubra and Pangong with proper acclimatisation. 10+ days is best for a full circuit including Tso Moriri, Hanle, or Zanskar.
Ask A Local AdvisorAltitude Sickness And Acclimatisation
Leh sits at roughly 3,500 metres. Rest fully on your first day, avoid alcohol and heavy exertion, drink plenty of water, and gain altitude gradually. Every route we plan builds in proper acclimatisation days before high passes.
Ask A Local AdvisorInner Line Permits
Nubra, Pangong, Tso Moriri, Hanle and other border areas require Inner Line Permits. We handle the paperwork for you - just share ID copies in advance and we take care of the rest.
Ask A Local AdvisorTaxi Rules And Route Planning
Ladakh taxis run on fixed union rate cards, and routes and days are pre-fixed once booked. We manage vehicle booking and route planning for you, so there's no need to negotiate locally.
Ask A Local AdvisorRoad Conditions
Mountain roads are weather-dependent and can see delays from snow or landslides, especially over high passes. Our drivers track current conditions and adjust routes for safety when needed.
Ask A Local AdvisorWhat To Pack
Warm layers even in summer, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes, basic medicines, and a power bank. Nights are cold across Ladakh even when days feel warm.
Ask A Local AdvisorNetwork And Internet
Only postpaid SIMs (Airtel, BSNL, Jio) generally work in Ladakh - prepaid SIMs usually don't. Signal is patchy outside Leh town, especially near border areas like Pangong and Hanle.
Ask A Local AdvisorCash And ATM Availability
ATMs are limited outside Leh and can run out of cash. Carry enough cash for remote areas - UPI works reliably in Leh town but not always in Nubra, Pangong, or Hanle.
Ask A Local AdvisorFamily Travel Safety
We plan altitude-aware pacing, trusted stays, and safer road routes for families travelling with children or older travellers, with oxygen support available on request.
Ask A Local AdvisorPangong / Nubra / Hanle Route Tips
Each of these has separate permit requirements and travel times, and combining them needs careful day-by-day planning. We sequence these routes to minimise fatigue and altitude risk.
Ask A Local AdvisorAirport Pickup
We arrange pickup directly from Leh (Kushok Bakula Rimpochee) Airport, coordinated with your flight time, so your trip starts smoothly from the moment you land.
Ask A Local AdvisorOxygen And Emergency Support
Oxygen cylinders are available in vehicles and stays on request, and our drivers and team know the nearest medical points along every route we run.
Ask A Local AdvisorFAQs
Do I need a permit to visit Ladakh itself? No, only for specific border areas like Nubra, Pangong and Hanle - we handle these permits for you.
Is Ladakh safe for solo and family travellers? Yes, with sensible acclimatisation and a trusted local team handling routes and stays.
Can you customise any route? Yes - every route can be adjusted for your dates, group size, and travel style.