There are several restaurant options available in Leh. Depending on the kind of food you want to eat. The authentic cuisine includes Chhurpi (Cheese made out of Yak Milk), Gur Gur Chai (Butter Tea), Mokhtuk, Thukpa, Tingmo, etc. If we were to recommend, we'd recommend the combo of Tea and Maggi at the world's highest Maggi Point en route Khardung La Pass. If you want to have a taste of the best Tibetan food, then you can go to The Tibetan Kitchen. Restaurants like Lamayuru, Andrew, Bon Appetit serve north Indian food for those who don't want to experiment and have the taste of food that reminds them of home. There are lots of cafes that you can explore in Leh Market. However, make sure to carry dry snacks when traveling to Nubra and further because you won't find many outlets there.

The temperature in Ladakh ranges from 10-14 degrees Celsius during the day and can drop down even below zero degrees Celsius at night and thus it is recommended to carry enough woolen clothes. A fleece jacket, pullover, and at least 3 layers of clothing are a must when traveling to Ladakh, not to forget socks, head covers, mufflers, gloves, and body warmers. Since rain is frequent in the mountains you shall also carry a raincoat or a poncho.

There are many regions in Ladakh where you won't find ATMS. The network is poor as well and hence you can't rely on online payments either which is why it is recommended to carry cash. There are a few scattered ATMs in Leh and one or two in Kargil, apart from that it is rare to find one, and thus carrying cash is the only way to have hassle-free transactions.

A handful of restaurants and hotels take credit cards but you'll have to pay the service tax along with it.

Prepaid connections don’t work in Ladakh. When it comes to mobile network providers, you can only rely on Airtel. BSNL and Jio. Here are some regions with the respective network that you can expect here: Leh: Airtel, BSNL, and Jio users have good connectivity here. Nubra: Jio and BSNL users get decent connectivity here. Diskit: Jio gets decent connectivity while Airtel gets 2G/3G reception. Zanskar: BSNL gets decent connectivity. Drass: BSNL gets decent connectivity. Kargil: Jio and BSNL get decent connectivity.

Popular items that you can invest in when on a shopping spree in Leh include Pashmina shawls, stoles, and other Pashmina woolen garments. Handmade woolen socks, gloves, caps, and sweaters are a favorite of tourists in Ladakh. Authentic Tibetan handicrafts are also popular among those who like collecting souvenirs. Apart from these, some things that won't regret getting in Leh are apricots, Thangka Paintings, Prayer wheels, Prayer flags, Magnets, and others.

Yes, you can surely carry your Laptop on the Ladakh trip. But you will have to take care of your own belongings. Note: The new generation laptops are manufactured by solid state drives, they will work fine. While in the case of old-style laptops, a Hard drive may suffer a crash or data loss at an altitude of 10,000 feet and above.

Yes, it is advisable as Ladakh is situated at a higher altitude. If you've any kind of medical history or even if you're physically fit, you should get a full-body check-up done by your doctor and proceed with their advice only.

A medical kit is of utmost importance when traveling to Ladakh. You should always carry the below mentioned things in your medical kit: Tablets for headaches, diarrhea, motion, and altitude sickness Dettol Bandages Cotton Strepsils Pain relief spray Crepe bandage Any personal medication advised by the doctor

Documents required are Identity Proof ( Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, etc) and in case, you're traveling via your vehicle, then you need to carry all your vehicular documents as well. For Foreigners, a Passport with Visa and OCI Card is mandatory. There are certain Inner Line permits / Protected Area Permits that you need to acquire when traversing through these regions: Khardungla Nubra Valley Shyok Changla Pass Pangong Tso Turtuk Tang Tse Chumthang Valley Tso Moriri Dha Hanu Valley Batalik Permits are delivered via Deputy Commissioner (DC) Office in Leh, open from Monday to Saturday (10 AM - 4 PM). These permits are valid for 3 weeks for Indian Nationals and 15 days for Foreign Tourists.

The best time to do a Ladakh tour is from May onwards. Due to heavy snowfall, most passes are restricted to tread upon and start opening up with the arrival of summer in April.

The time taken to acclimatize may vary from person to person. You are traveling to a height of around 3500 meters. In most cases, people abruptly feel the changes while some people will acclimatize easily. For some people, it can take the whole first day. But in case of flying in, we do recommend 1-day of complete rest in Leh. Additionally, for precautionary measures, one needs to spend at least 24-48 hours at rest in Leh to get acclimatized properly.

Nestled at an elevation of almost 11,500 ft Ladakh is a high-altitude region and if you're traveling from the plains, then you will start to face some difficulty as the atmospheric pressure drops. As a result, there is less oxygen in the air the higher you go. You might get hit by a wave of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) where your symptoms would breathlessness would be a major symptom while the other symptoms would include headache, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and more. It is important to keep drinking water and give your body at least a day so that it can get acclimatized properly.

As you travel to higher altitudes, your body doesn't get enough oxygen which is the main cause of AMS. This can easily be avoided if one keeps drinking water, stays hydrated, and intakes enough carbohydrate-rich foods to keep the body warm. Another thing to keep in mind when traveling to Ladakh is that you need to wear proper layers so that your body temperature is maintained. Most importantly, make sure you cover your ears when traversing through the high passes as the chances of you getting hit by AMS, motion sickness, and the possibility of you getting pain or discomfort are extremely high while ascending.

The camps and cottages you will be allotted are completely safe geographically and otherwise. They are our handpicked vendors and registered properties with whom we have been working for many years and have received no complaints to date. The people of Ladakh region are anyway very kind, generous, and welcoming towards tourists and do not just assure maximum safety but also the utmost fun.

Ladakh is extremely vast and brims with a rich culture in every corner. For that reason alone, it is required that you take your time to explore the land. If you are planning a Leh Ladakh bike trip from Manali or Srinagar then you'll need about 10-12 days. If flying directly to Leh, a minimum of 6 days will be required to cover the area.

Ladakh is famous for its motorable mountain passes and monasteries. In this Ladakh tour, we make sure to visit some of the major attractions of Ladakh which include Sangam, which is the confluence of the Zanskar and Indus rivers. In our Leh sightseeing tour, we also visit Gurudwara Patthar Sahib which is a sacred place for worship for people of all religions including Buddhism in Leh, Magnetic hill, which is a gravity-defying phenomenon that is extremely popular among travelers as well as the Hall of Fame, a museum dedicated to the martyrs of Indian Army. We also visit the architectural marvel that is Shanti Stupa and indulge in adventure activities like ATV rides and double hump camel safari in Nubra Valley. Last but not least we visit Pangong Tso, the pristine lake that got popular after being featured in 3 Idiots. En route to Pangong, we visit Diskit Monastery which is popular for the 100ft tall statue of Buddha. When it comes to the Ladakh tour with Turtuk, you get to explore Turtuk which is the last village on the Indo-Pak border and is famous for views of the K2, rolling grasslands, and apricot orchards and nuts.

Turtuk is a small village that has a history of its own. It was a part of Pakistan until the war of 1971. Turtuk is the last outpost of India in the north and is the gateway to Siachen Glacier. Being sandwiched between the Karakoram range and the Himalayas, a clear view of mountain K2 (2nd highest mountain on Earth) is visible. It is situated at the banks of river Shyok thus providing the necessary resources for ample growth of apricots, there are also widespread grasslands adding greenery to the mountain desert. Owing to its location, Turtuk has had a very diverse history from being a Buddhist dominant area up until the 13th Century to being under Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir till 1971. It still remains the gateway to The Silk Route and thus, a strategically important area for the Government. A waterfall amidst desert mountains surely accentuates its beauty, Turtuk Waterfall is a small steep hike and offers striking views of the K2.

Even though Ladakh is an offbeat location, you'll find plenty of hotels, and homestays here, especially in Leh. When it comes to our Ladakh tour with turtuk, we provide hotel accommodations in Leh. When it comes to Nubra Valley we stay in camps to make the most out of our experience. In Pangong, we will be staying in Cottages.

You can reach Ladakh via road or by flight. When it comes to flights, you can land at Leh Airport as it is connected to major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, and Srinagar, through direct and connecting flights. When it comes to roads there are two routes. One is from Manali and the other is via Srinagar. If you're traveling via Manali, you'll need to cover a distance of approximately 474 kilometers while the Srinagar route is shorter in comparison with a stretch of 434 Kilometers of road.

Turtuk is a tiny hamlet with a population of barely 4000, simply being here and roaming its lanes, hiking to waterfalls, and sitting by the river soaking in the scenery will turn the day into night in a flash. Pluck Apricots – Walk around the orchards and devour fresh and juicy fruits plucked right from the tree. Go on Hikes- Walk up to the monastery situated at the end of the Village, not just is it very quaint but also provides you with a clear view of Turtuk, and you can also spot Mt.K2 from certain points like the Waterfall. Visit the local museum: Baltics were the ancient rulers of the region and the last remaining descendants live in a particular part of the village and have constructed a small museum around their houses. The A to Z of Turtuk History and their culture are beautifully displayed here and enhance your knowledge of the place.