June to September is the main season. Road access from Manali and Srinagar usually opens around May–June. Leh is at about 3,500 m, so plan two rest days to acclimatise.
- Best time
- June, July, August, September
- Also okay
- May, October
- Trip style
- High-altitude Himalaya
- Daily budget (per person)
- ₹2,300+ backpacker · ₹4,300–₹8,800 mid-range
Month-by-month weather guide for Ladakh
JanNot ideal
FebNot ideal
MarNot ideal
AprNot ideal
MayOkay
JunBest
JulBest
AugBest
SepBest
OctOkay
NovNot ideal
DecNot ideal
Festivals and events
- June: Hemis Festival (Jun/Jul)
Festival dates often follow the lunar calendar and change every year. Confirm before booking.
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Nearby destinations
- Manali about 270 km by road
- Spiti Valley about 270 km by road
- Kashmir about 320 km by road