This is advisable to have your post paid connections in Ladakh. Prepaid connections may not work. Air Tel / BSNL / Jio are common network at the moment. Pangong any network might not work.

Ladakh is approx 1050 Kms from Delhi - Manali - Leh. While as Manali to Leh is approx 500 Km. and can be reached by overnight VOLVO from Delhi to Manali and further Manali to Leh in two days as well as three days. Roads are much better now and one can reach Leh from Manali via Atal Tunnel in same day. It might take 12 hours and more to reach in Leh.

Srinagar to Leh is Approx 450 Kms from Srinagar to Leh via Kargil. Can be completed in two days, You may need to stay overnight either at Karil or Lamayuru. You may choose your overnight destination as per your interest.

Regular flight from Delhi to Leh and return ( One hour only ). As of now there is one regular flight from Mumbai to Leh and Leh to Mumbai. Though you may have connections from Jammu, Chandigarh and Srinagar to Leh (couple of days in a week and subject to change).

Manali to Leh route open around Mid May, depends on weather conditions as lot of snow at Rohtanag pass / Bara La cha and Tanglan La Pass. For safer side you may schedule your programme at third week of May onwards from this sector. Route will remain open till end of September/ October. You are requested to check your travel agent or Border Road Organization about the road conditions.

Srinagar to Leh route open normally by the end of April and subject to weather conditions. Better to travel May first week or Second week onwards. Route will remain open till end of October and sometime till November.

Flights are open round the year though flight schedule may get change in winter season from October to March.

Ladakh is a high altitude desert area and called Little Tibet. Tourist season starts from April to second week of October.
April : 3 - 10 Degree Celsius
May - June : 7 - 15 Degree Celsius
July - August : 10 - 20 Degree Celsius
September : 15 - 10 Degree Celsius
Oct - Dec : 10 - Minus 15 Degree Celsius
Dec - March : Minus 35 to 0 Degree Celsius

No rain is expected in the region as this is a rain shadow area but in last few years it's raining and sometime heavily raining during the monsoon - July and August.

There is no star grading yet in Ladakh for the hotels. However it has grading system like A Grade ( 3 star or similar ), A+ Grade ( Above 3 star to best possible ), B grade ( Less than 3 star ) and Guest houses and Home stay.

There are various options to choose the hotels and camps in luxury segment which you may consider in A+ grade. Though you may have a big difference with the prices and overall property. The Grand Dragon, Abduz, Hotel Lasermo, Zen Resort, Chamba Camp Thikse, Chuli Bagh Resort, Nimo House, Stok Palace Heritage Hotel, Hotel Chospa, The Indus Valley, Hotel Shingee Palace, The Druk, Shangrilla Hotel, Larisa Resort, Saboo Resort, Hotel, Ladakh Sarai, Charu Palace, Hotel Royal Ladakh, Hotel Spik n Span, Namgyal Palace, Hotel Omasila, Hotel Grand Himalaya, Hotel Ladakh Residency, Hotel Reenam, Hotel Maitreya, Caravan Center, Hotel Kaal, Hotel Shambala, Hotel Bodhi Tree, The Palace, Hotel Pangong, Munshi Continental, Hotel Sipa, The Kaal, are few popular hotels in Leh town.

A grade hotels are first choice of travelers as they are within the budget and value for the money. A Grade hotels are considered to be 3 star facilities basis with all modern amenities in it. Though all the hotels are constructed / architecture in a unique way which reflect the cultural and geographical influence. Nicely decorated big window for maximum sunlight and colorful. You have possibilities to choose B Grade hotels which are small hotels with clean rooms and basic amenities and value for the of money.

Guest houses are widely chosen by the clients in and around Leh and worth staying at. Most of the guest houses are run by local families which has in house dining facilities. At some places you may have hot water facilities and at some places you need to wait for hot water buckets.

In Nubra Valley you have various possibilities to choose the choice of hotel or cap for your stay. LChang Nang Retreat, Chamba Camp Diskit, Hotel Stone Hedge, Organic Camp, Hundar Sarai, Lha ri Mo North, Silk Route Cottages, Mystic Meadows Earth Home and Camp, Hotel Stendel, Cold Desert Camp, Desert Himalaya Camp, Apple Cottages and Camp, Nubra Ethnic Camp, Sand Dune Camp, Camp Edelweiss Camp, Royal Camp, Thongsal Heritage Camp, Hotel Grand Nubra, Hundar Eco Villa, The Creek, Camp De Nubra, Shangrila Camp, Hotel Lastyang, Karma Inn, Royal camp, Summer Camp, Edelweiss Camp, Desert Himalaya Camp , Sand Dune View Resort, The Dunes, Paradise North camp, Nubra Ethnic Camp, Paradise Camp, Double Humped Camp Hundar, Nature Nest Camp, Nubra Eco Lodge, Regal Camp Hundar, Desert Oasis Camp, The Buddha Camp, are some of the popular Camps and Hotels in Nubra Valley.

In Alchi and Uletokpo you have various options which may be reasonable to nice cottages like Ule Ethnic Resort / Ule Adventure / Eco Camp / West Ladakh Camp, Apricot Resort are few of them.

In Pangong Tso Lake you have possibility to stay at Camps and most of the Camps are nearly similar. Services may differ a bit. Pangong World Attic Camp, Camp P3, Nature Nest / Martsemic Camp, 100 Sky Camp, Pangong Sarai, Pangong Retreat Camp, Himalayan Wooden Cottage, LG Resort and Cottages, lake View Cottages, Ladakh Summer Camp, Camp Red start, are few of them.

At Tso Moriri Lake you have limited options to stay at like Tso Moriri Camp and Resort, Nomadic Life Camp, Yak Camp, Lake view hotel are some of the options.

If you are planning to visit Dha and Hanu villages you have an ideal place to stay at Aryan valley Camp Ladakh. It has 16 Double beautiful camp with all modern amenities. Ideally located at the village of Beama Lastyang lies nearly 160 Kms from Leh, nearly 80 Kms in north from Kargil.

Due to restricted area Ladakh has its own taxi association and no other vehicle is allowed to make any commercial practice in this region. You can drive your own / private car but not for any commercial use. All the prices are based on per sector basis which are pre defined. All the commercial vehicles need to take the permission from the taxi association before they move to a particular section / sector. Toyota Qualis / Tavera / Toyota Innova / Scorpio / Tata Sumo / Maruti Van / Maxi Cab - 10 seater / Tempo Traveler/ Few coaches are also available.

In certain area you need to have a Inner Line Travel permit to visits Like Nubra Valley / Pangong Lake / Tso Moriri Lake and others which can be arranged in Leh itself. All clients are requested to have their Photo ID proof. Khardungla pass remain close for the maintenance purposes on every Monday, Therefore your travel to Khardungla Pass or Nubra valley need to be avoided on Monday.

Monasteries in and around Leh
Nubra Vally Over Khardungla Pass ( Highest motorable pass in the world) North of Leh town.
Pangong Tso High Altitude Lake ( North East of Leh town
Tso Moriri and Tso kar High Altitude Lake - East of Leh town
Lamayuru Valley - Moon valley - west ofLeh towan towards Leh Srinagar Highway
Da Hanu Village - Towards the Aryan race - North West of Leh town
Zanskar Valley - Southern region of Ladakh which adjoin the north of Himachal
Stok Kangri Peak climbing ( trekking peak - 6150 meter above sea level)
Turtuk is a newly opend destination in Nubra which is the last village near Pakistan Border. Recommanded to have an excuriso at this Place

Explore Cultural Tourism
Explore Monastic Culture
High Altitude Jeep Safaries and Mountain Bike Safaries
Adventure activities such as - Trekking / Expeditions / Hiking / Safaries etc..
River rafting on Zanskar River and Indus River

Clients are advised to take the pre insurance against their travel for any unforeseen circumstances and flight cancellation. This is a remote area and evacuating the people from Ladakh to main land may take two to three days. You need to be prepared for flight cancellation in monsoon season but not very often Your Driver / Hotel personal / Local Guides and Trekking tem expect a tip at the end of services and depends on your overall programme and duration. You may get the details from your representative and tour escort upon arrival in Ladakh.

Leh is situated at 3500 meter above sea level and if flying to Leh directly means you may have some high altitude sickness after three to four hours of landing. It may vary person to person. Omitting/ Head ace / Breathing problems / Read eye/ Fever / Irritations etc are some of the symptoms which one may feel. It may take 12 hours to 24 hours to acclimatize with the high altitude . This is advisable to everyone to have a complete rest the day you arrive in Leh and avoid sleeping in the day time. Intake the maximum water / Tea ( Black tea is recommended) / Coffee / Soup etc.. which will help. Avoid not to eat the food. In the evening you may have a short walk to the market and advisable areas. Still if feeling bad than visit the nearest state Govt. Hospital for the medical treatments.

Portable Oxygen cylinders can be purchased at the medical shop which may cost you INR 350 - 500. Should you need for the large Oxygen Cylinders during your trek can be arranged on request with an additional cost.

You will find base hospital Sonam Norphel Memorial Hospital in Leh is fully equipped with medical facilities and staff is prompt to help the patient. This is in a walkable distance from the main town and 5 minutes drive from the Fort Road. Though you have medical facilities available in Nubra Valley / Kargil.