Shopping in Leh & Ladakh

Activity Location: Ladakh

Opening Time: 6:00 AM

Closing Time:10:30 PM

About Ladakh Shopping

Worth visiting and having shopped in Leh is the best chance of visiting the local market and interacting with the local community. Shopping in Leh allows us to purchase some unique products of Leh like pearls, precious stones, tribal jewelry, local handicrafts, and organic products. Some of the other things are Pashmina Shawls, Prayer Wheels, Buddhist Relics.

About the Shopping Activity

Shopping in India is a happy moment. The crowded markets in India's forgotten streets are the finest places to get unusual and interesting knick-knacks, leaving aside the fancy malls of the big cities. The fact that each region of the country has its traditional craft that has been practiced for hundreds of years is what makes shopping here so fascinating.
Amazing things may be found in India's local markets, ranging from intricately carved stonework to magic weaved in silk. When it comes to prices, you may have to negotiate like an old lady, but each piece of work is well worth it!

Best Time to Visit Ladakh

• Summer is the best time to visit Ladakh, from April to July during this time temperature is between 15 to 30 Degree Celsius. Ladakh is well known for its immoderate low temperatures almost all through the year. While it is quite pleasant in the summertime, the winters are extremely cold and unappeasable. So in that case, naturally the best time to visit Ladakh is during the summers.
• Summer
• Ladakh in April- maximum(12 degrees celsius), minimum(-1 degree Celsius). Ladakh in April will be a bit cold because it will not be on the extreme side like in the months of peak winters. 
• Ladakh in May- maximum(17 degrees celsius), minimum(3 degrees celsius). All the places in Ladakh including Leh, Khardungla pass, Nubra Valley, and many more are open for tourists. 
• Ladakh in June- maximum(21 degrees celsius), minimum(7 degrees celsius). The weather of Ladakh in June will be pleasant enough for sightseeing. 
• Ladakh in  July- maximum(25 degrees celsius), minimum(10 degrees celsius). July is considered to be the best month for tourists. 
• Monsoon
• Ladakh in August- maximum(24 degrees celsius), minimum(9 degrees celsius). It is the most suitable month and even more enjoyable because it is less crowded.
• Ladakh in September- maximum(21 degrees celsius), minimum(5 degrees celsius). This month is considered the most pleasant month of the whole year. 
• Winter
• Ladakh in October- maximum(14 degrees celsius), minimum(-1 degree Celsius).  This month will be a bit cold and the chance of snowfall.
• Ladakh in November- maximum(7 degrees celsius), minimum(-7 degrees Celsius). The month is considered to be the beginning of the winter season.
• Ladakh in December- maximum(1-degree Celsius), minimum(-11 degree celsius). During this month everything will get frozen and there will be no running water in the taps. 
• Ladakh in January- maximum(-3 degree Celsius), minimum(-15 degree celsius). It is the month where you can enjoy the snowfall. 
• Ladakh in February- maximum(-1 degree celsius), minimum(-12 degree celsius)
• Ladakh in March- maximum(6 degrees celsius), minimum(-6 degrees Celsius). It is known as the transition month for Ladakh.

How to Reach Ladakh

• Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is the nearest and main airport at Leh, which is all around connected with Delhi, Jammu, Srinagar, Chandigarh, and a few different urban areas in India. There are varying flights for Ladakh during peak season and off-season and might be changed in the flights during the winter season due to weather conditions.
• If you want to explore Ladakh then a bike is the best option to enjoy the beauty of Ladakh. Every adventurous bike trip to Ladakh is a dream. There are two different routes to reach Ladakh. One route is from Srinagar and another from Manali:
• Route 1: Srinagar to Leh
• Traveling from Srinagar then you will be covering a distance approx of 419 km.
• Route 2: Manali to Leh
• If you are traveling from Manali to Leh then you will be covering a distance of approx 428 km.
• Traveling to Leh through a Jeep ride is the best experience. You will be stunned by the streets of Ladakh. Ladakh is 423 km from Srinagar and 434 km from Manali.
•  A road trip to Leh from Srinagar, Manali, or Chandigarh at your comfort. The highways are closed because of heavy snowfalls between the winter months. Along these, you can travel to Ladakh by street between May to September.
• If you are planning to visit Ladakh by bus then prepare for a bumpy ride. Ladakh is connected with Jammu by roads. There are two ways through which you can reach Ladakh. One is the route from Srinagar to Ladakh by Zoji La Pass and another  route is Manali to Ladakh by Rohtang Pass. Zoji La Pass is open between June and October. Rohtang Pass opens between June and September. JKSRTC and HRTC give transport services. It will take almost 4 days if you are traveling by bus from New Delhi.
• The nearest railroad station is Jammu Tawi (approx 688 km from Ladakh) which is connected with Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai. You can also book a taxi or board a state transport to reach Ladakh from that point.
•  Chandigarh and Pathankot are the nearest railway stations to Leh.

Things to Carry in Ladakh

ID Proof: Valid ID card issued by Government.

Clothing’s: Warm clothing’s (Down jacket / fleece jacket, woollen cap / scarf, hat, lowers, woollen & cotton socks, thermal wears), cotton towels, trekking/hiking shoes & other comfortable regular wears.

Toiletries: Lip balm, wet wipes, skin moisturizer, sunscreen.

Medical Related: Personal medicines (if any), mosquito repellent, prescribed medicines for high altitude sickness, dehydration salt

Other Optional: Sunglasses, rubber slipper, power bank, candy, dust mask, etc.

Do`s & Dont`s in Ladakh

  Do`s                                                                                                                                    

• Do check out weather conditions before heading out on the Ladakh trip.       
• Do carry plenty of water to hydrate at a high altitude to keep you going,        
• Do carry Snacks and energy drinks or energy bars.                                   
• Do carry the necessary medicines.                                                                 
• Do carry extra batteries for your camera and mobiles phones.                      
• Do carry all the necessary documents and permits.   

 Don`ts                  

• Don`t disrespect the locals, respect Ladakhi culture. 
•  Do not carry plastic bags because it is officially banned in Ladakh.
•  Don`t harm the flora and fauna, geographical and cultural landscape during the trip.
•  Do not blindly trust Google maps.
•  Do not make too many stops during your road journey.
•  Not consuming alcohol at high altitudes.