THE DETAILS

When to Go

A 90-minute flight north of Delhi via Leh’s Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Ladakh is best explored during the warmer summer months of July through September. But even then, nighttime temperatures in the mountains can dip below 0°C.

Where to Stay

In Ayu Village just outside Leh, offers great value for stays in the area, with sister tented camps on the shores of Pangong Tso lake and near the confluence of the Nubra and Shyok rivers doubles from US$85; ladakhsarai.com). Beyond Leh, Shakti Ladakh’s Village Experience