Is Leh open for tourists in December 2020?

Flying is the only way to reach Ladakh once roads are closed for the winter due to snow at the high passes. The Manali-Leh and Srinagar-Leh highways are generally closed by October-November and November-December respectively.

Is it safe to travel to Leh Ladakh in December?

While traveling to Ladakh in December, it is safe to assume that it will definitely snow at high altitude passes. There is a high possibility that you are in Nubra Valley and cannot return to Leh because Khardung La was all snowed out and blocked. The same thing applies to places like Pangong and Moriri as well.

When Leh Ladakh will open?

The Manali Leh Highway is expected to open up on 14th April 2021 for Ladakh-bound traffic. Some important point as the road from Manali to Leh opens on 14th April 2021: All people traveling to Leh from Manali are required to get their COVID-19 RT-PCR report checked Upshi checkpost in Ladakh.

Can I visit Ladakh in January?

January is the time of peak winter season where you may encounter harsh weather. But if meticulously planned, you can enjoy chasing snow and challenging yourself to adrenaline-pumping activities. The tourist crowd is to its bare minimum which lets you explore Leh-Ladakh at your own pace.

Is there snowfall in Leh Ladakh in December?

Ladakh weather in December is the beginning of winter’s peak. During this month, Ladakh experiences heavy snowfall all across. Due to this, both the routes leading to the main valley – Srinagar-Leh Highway and Manali-Leh Highway remains shut throughout the month.

Is Leh open in January?

Is Ladakh open in January? Yes, you can plan a Ladakh trip in January, however, it is not the tourist season and you will find many places shut. For instance, the Manali-Leh Highway and Srinagar-Leh Highway, which get closed in January due to heavy snowfall.