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Ladakh is a land so uniquely beautiful that it fascinates travellers from far off nations. Its serene landscapes and innumerable lakes have been a part of many movies and what not! The area of Ladakh has a gift of nature. The Ladakhi people are some of the most generous and cheerful you will meet. Ladakh has a unique culture that people ardently follow throughout the land. The climate in the Ladakh region is cold and usually dry. In the winters, snow covers the ground, and the white sheet sparkles in the sun.
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Ladakh remains partially open in winters, but the tourist season is from May to October. July is the best month to visit Ladakh and to immerse yourself entirely in its enchanting beauty. In July, the land receives little rainfall, but it is mostly sunny. It is a reasonable time to visit Ladakh as the roads are excellent and there are no problems with accommodation. The services during this month are available entirely, and there is a broad scope for exploration in the region.
If you have plans to visit Ladakh, July is the best month for your trip. This detailed guide provides you information about Ladakh. We have given points that you should take care of and the pros and cons of traveling to Ladakh in July. It will be helpful for your trip, and you will be able to enjoy the journey wholly.
Ladakh offers something for every kind of visitor. If you love the mountains, you need to visit Ladakh once. If you have a love for wildlife, you have the option of visiting the Hemis National Park. If you have a passion for culture and food, Ladakh has a unique taste in that. You will love the place, and it will be an experience that will stay in your heart forever.
Besides the occurrence of monsoon winds and rain showers, July remains sunlit nearly for the whole month. It makes it the month where tourist traffic is at its peak. The conducive temperatures of up to 25 degrees Celsius in the day and 10 degrees at night make this place like any other temperate area where you can tour without the need to keep heavy warmers. The atmosphere stays in its best form.
The favourable temperatures and the scenery are fantastic; which means the interiors of Ladakh and even the very peak and mountainous areas can still be toured comfortably without much hassles or difficulties. At this time, snow melts down almost all through the region. However, visitors can still spot some snow at the peaks of the mountainous areas and in small scattered amounts. Anyone seeing Leh Ladakh in this month cannot imagine it as the same place that it could be in the winter months.
It is a period when locating an accommodation facility upon arrival is easy in Ladakh. It is because most tourist enterprises are open and running. Tourists flock in large numbers during this month. In the last few years, tourists are coming in high numbers, and that does not match the capacity of these accommodation facilities. It is, therefore, a piece of advice that you book accommodation way before arriving to avoid any inconveniences.
As earlier mentioned, all routes in July remain open in Leh Ladakh. It is because there are no ice barricades. Some sections highways remain a challenge and more so in late July like Zoji in the Srinagar route and a part of Rohtang in the Manali route. Other roads linking Ladakh to Leh and even Nubra valley and Pangong remain open and accessible by any means, whether motorbikes or four-wheelers.
In the case when rain showers are substantial, the conditions of these roads become a little ugly because of the effect the water has on the poorly recovered roads from the melted ice. Nonetheless, motorbikes become ideal for transport in this region in July. It is because of the convenience that comes with the small size and capacity of their engines to maneuver over rough roads.
If you plan to travel to Leh Ladakh using a motorbike, ensure that you have serviced your bike so that it is fir for the job. Remember to carry rain protective clothes and cover up completely your belonging from the rain because at any time of the way you may find some rain.
When using a vehicle, remember to check your tires to ensure that they have some proper ground clearance so that they can easily cover the road to Leh Ladakh. You can also consider hiring a driver from Manali if you are not confident about the Manali- Leh road during monsoon rains. It is because some rivulets are very intense. The drive also needs an experienced driver to winder through to the end.
One of the beautiful things in July are the festivals that you can find in this month in Leh Ladakh. The locals have a lot of festivals. Getting a chance to participate in these festivals allows you to interact with the locals on one and enjoying their culture and way of life.
As earlier mentioned, the weather in July and most preferably the first half of the month has a good range of temperatures making the stay in this beautiful region more comfortable. You will not need to pack weighty clothes to maintain comfort in July.
With the day time fully lit with sunlight, you can participate in a variety of adventurous activities, be it bike-riding, trekking, or even rafting. Camping is an excellent choice under a starlit night sky. Many other field activities that you can plan as a person or in a group of friends or relatives are available during July.
In normality, accommodation in July is readily available as every accommodating facility is open and running during this time. It is a strong factor which motivates tourists knowing that they will get accommodation spaces in the houses f their choices.
July is charming for bike riders and riding competitions. It is because of the convenience in riding that the open roads provide and the prevailing weather conditions that support adventures in biking. Every year a lot of people from many different places make a road-trip on their motorbikes.
July is a favourable time to visit Leh Ladakh, but it has a few drawbacks as well. Here are the problems you might face while on a trip to Ladakh in July:
Ladakh receives a massive influx of tourists during the peak season. Every tourist destination you try to visit, you will find scores of people trying to get their photos clicked. It makes it very congested. The traffic also increases in the highways to Ladakh. You cannot attain peace in nature with so many people around.
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In Ladakh, during the tourist season, there is a lot of demand for accommodation facilities, and the rates of hotels go up. Sometimes, these prices are way over the budget you planned for your Ladakh trip. If rains are heavy, landslides are frequent in the highways of Ladakh. Subsequently, roads face blockage, and prices of utilities increase. It will not be a problem if you plan your budget with these unwanted conditions in mind.
Though the temperature in July is much warmer, other natural factors make it a challenging terrain. The oxygen is low, and harsh winds blow regularly. It makes the place very uncomfortable for tourists.
A lot of factors influence your itinerary in July, such as your mode of transport to Leh Ladakh. It is because those who reach Leh Ladakh via air avoid the days used to travel from Manali to Leh or even Srinagar to Leh.
Nonetheless, the following is a sample itinerary for transport by road from Manali to Leh. It is for an 11-day tour of Ladakh.
Day 01: Reach Manali on the first day and rent a motorbike for yourself. Make sure to have your valid id card with you and provide it to the rental company.
Day 02: On this day, take the bike from Manali to Jispa.
Day 03: On the third day, travel from Jispa through Sarchu and finally arrive at Leh. Find accommodation and rest for an entire day.
Day 04: Stay around Leh and visit monasteries and museums. It will help you get acclimatized to the conditions.
Day 05: Hop on your bike and ride to Pangong Lake. Return to Leh by evening and take a complete rest in your Hotel.
Day 06: Ride to Khardungla. The road is the highest in the world, and you will enjoy the way. Be very careful as it has some dangers as well. By the end of the day, get back to Leh.
Day 07: Visit Tso Moriri on your seventh day and by night get back to Leh. You will get to see a lot of incredible places along the way to Tso Moriri.
Day 08: On day this day, you can travel to Kargil. It is another beautiful place with a lot of beautiful sites.
Day 09: Utilise this day to drive back to Leh; this would be the last day of your itinerary. You can enjoy the evening by going for local shopping.
Day 10-11: Departure from Leh; travel back to Manali via Jispa and Sarchu.
July presents a cocktail of experiences from sunlit day that can turn into rainy showers at any time because of the prevailing monsoon winds. Nonetheless, the month unfolds the full potential of the place for tourists to have unlimited fun and adventure. You should have buffer days in your itinerary because of the unpredictable weather and the rain-related delays here and there. The culture and people of Ladakh are open to all.
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