{"id":13351,"date":"2023-06-18T15:12:24","date_gmt":"2023-06-18T15:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/?p=13351"},"modified":"2023-06-18T16:15:08","modified_gmt":"2023-06-18T16:15:08","slug":"leh-ladakh-in-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/leh-ladakh-in-february\/","title":{"rendered":"Ladakh in February &#8211; How to Plan a Trip, What to See, Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33777 size-full\" title=\"Ladakh in February\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-1.jpg\" alt=\"Ladakh in February\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-1-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Can we visit Ladakh in February? The answer is that yes, it can be done. There has been a boost in tourism in Ladakh in recent years and it is visible throughout the year. You will now find tourists here even during the peak of winter and the number increases with each passing year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But while the idea of visiting Leh Ladakh in February sounds intriguing and adventurous, a trip here at this time of the year is not everyone\u2019s cup of tea. Life in Ladakh in winter is harsh and there are several things you would need to keep in mind and prepare yourself for, both physically and mentally.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">How can you plan this trip for the best and avoid hassles is what I will be talking about in this post.\u00a0If you have any other questions, \u00a0you can\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vargiskhan\/\">contact me on Instagram<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and I will be happy to answer. You can also consider\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/VargisKhan\">subscribing to my YouTube channel<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and asking a question there.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To organize your trip to Ladakh, book a taxi, rent a bike, or get the best hotel rates, you can contact\u00a0<strong>Kunal @ 9910402252<\/strong>. From luxurious hotels to budget stays, he can help get you the best rates possible.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n\n<div id=\"sb_youtube_sbyUCOb6HiRnF68beQSYQRQqKg6\" \n\t class=\"sb_youtube sby_layout_grid sby_col_3 sby_mob_col_2 sby_palette_inherit  sby_width_resp\" \n\tdata-feedid=\"sby_UCOb6HiRnF68b_eQSYQRQqKg#6\" \n\tdata-shortcode-atts=\"{}\" \n\tdata-cols=\"3\" \n\tdata-colsmobile=\"2\" \n\tdata-num=\"6\" \n\tdata-nummobile=\"9\" \n\tdata-channel-subscribers=\"&lt;span class=&quot;sby_loader&quot; style=&quot;background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);&quot;&gt;&lt;\/span&gt; subscribers\"\tdata-subscribe-btn=\"1\" \n\tdata-subscribe-btn-text=\"Subscribe\" \n\tdata_channel_header_colors =\"{&quot;channelName&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;subscribeCount&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;buttonBackground&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;buttonText&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\"\n\t data-sby-flags=\"resizeDisable\" data-postid=\"35251\" data-sby-supports-lightbox=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%;\" \n\t data-videocardlayout=\"vertical\" \n>\n\t<div class=\"sb_youtube_header \" >\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCOb6HiRnF68b_eQSYQRQqKg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"@Vargis Khan\" class=\"sby_header_link\" data-channel-description=\"visible\">\n        <div class=\"sby_header_text sby_no_bio sby_no_sub\"  data-header-subscriber=\"shown\">\n            <h3 >Vargis Khan<\/h3>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"sby_header_img\" data-avatar-url=\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/ytc\/AKedOLSIHm4A-gzTcWTTZUetkOZxW8-wZsD9ac8tmw3NMQ=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj\">\n            <div class=\"sby_header_img_hover\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fab\" data-icon=\"youtube\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" class=\"sby_new_logo svg-inline--fa fa-youtube fa-w-18\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M549.655 124.083c-6.281-23.65-24.787-42.276-48.284-48.597C458.781 64 288 64 288 64S117.22 64 74.629 75.486c-23.497 6.322-42.003 24.947-48.284 48.597-11.412 42.867-11.412 132.305-11.412 132.305s0 89.438 11.412 132.305c6.281 23.65 24.787 41.5 48.284 47.821C117.22 448 288 448 288 448s170.78 0 213.371-11.486c23.497-6.321 42.003-24.171 48.284-47.821 11.412-42.867 11.412-132.305 11.412-132.305s0-89.438-11.412-132.305zm-317.51 213.508V175.185l142.739 81.205-142.739 81.201z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yt3.ggpht.com\/ytc\/AKedOLSIHm4A-gzTcWTTZUetkOZxW8-wZsD9ac8tmw3NMQ=s88-c-k-c0x00ffffff-no-rj\" alt=\"Vargis Khan\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\">\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n<\/div>        <div class=\"sby_items_wrap\" style=\"padding: 5px;\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sby_item  sby_new sby_transition\" id=\"sby_UCOb6HiRnF68b_eQSYQRQqKg_3_MahXOWSV8\" data-date=\"1680266822\" data-video-id=\"3_MahXOWSV8\">\n    <div class=\"sby_inner_item\">\n        <div class=\"sby_video_thumbnail_wrap sby_item_video_thumbnail_wrap\">\n            <a class=\"sby_video_thumbnail sby_item_video_thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3_MahXOWSV8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/i4.ytimg.com\/vi\/3_MahXOWSV8\/maxresdefault.jpg\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;120&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i4.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/3_MahXOWSV8\\\/default.jpg&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i4.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/3_MahXOWSV8\\\/mqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;480&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i4.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/3_MahXOWSV8\\\/hqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i4.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/3_MahXOWSV8\\\/sddefault.jpg&quot;}\" data-video-id=\"3_MahXOWSV8\" data-video-title=\"Shanti Stupa, Leh Ladakh - My Lost GoPro Story | The Chronicles of Ladakh - Episode 21\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/plugins\/feeds-for-youtube\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist Stupa located in the city of Leh, Ladakh. It was built in 1991 by a Japanese monk and holds great religious significance within the Buddhist community of Ladakh. &lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;But other than that, it is also a prime tourist attraction that offers panoramic views of Leh city and its surrounding landscape. It is also the best location to view the sunset in leh City.&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;Read More&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/shanti-stupa\/&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;Follow me on Instagram&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vargiskhan\/\">\n\n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"sby_play_btn\" >\n                        <span class=\"sby_play_btn_bg\"><\/span>\n                        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fab\" data-icon=\"youtube\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-youtube fa-w-18\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M549.655 124.083c-6.281-23.65-24.787-42.276-48.284-48.597C458.781 64 288 64 288 64S117.22 64 74.629 75.486c-23.497 6.322-42.003 24.947-48.284 48.597-11.412 42.867-11.412 132.305-11.412 132.305s0 89.438 11.412 132.305c6.281 23.65 24.787 41.5 48.284 47.821C117.22 448 288 448 288 448s170.78 0 213.371-11.486c23.497-6.321 42.003-24.171 48.284-47.821 11.412-42.867 11.412-132.305 11.412-132.305s0-89.438-11.412-132.305zm-317.51 213.508V175.185l142.739 81.205-142.739 81.201z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg>                    <\/div>\n                                <span class=\"sby_loader sby_hidden\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><\/span>\n            <\/a>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"sby_item  sby_new sby_transition\" id=\"sby_UCOb6HiRnF68b_eQSYQRQqKg_OkEa1b5mo8E\" data-date=\"1679916262\" data-video-id=\"OkEa1b5mo8E\">\n    <div class=\"sby_inner_item\">\n        <div class=\"sby_video_thumbnail_wrap sby_item_video_thumbnail_wrap\">\n            <a class=\"sby_video_thumbnail sby_item_video_thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=OkEa1b5mo8E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/i4.ytimg.com\/vi\/OkEa1b5mo8E\/maxresdefault.jpg\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;120&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i4.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/OkEa1b5mo8E\\\/default.jpg&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i4.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/OkEa1b5mo8E\\\/mqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;480&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i4.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/OkEa1b5mo8E\\\/hqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i4.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/OkEa1b5mo8E\\\/sddefault.jpg&quot;}\" data-video-id=\"OkEa1b5mo8E\" data-video-title=\"Thiksey Monastery, Ladakh | The Chronicles of Ladakh - Episode 20\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/plugins\/feeds-for-youtube\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"There are three things about Thiksey Monastery that make it one of the most visited places in all of Ladakh. The first one is that it is absolutely gorgeous. The second one is its spectacular location and the third one is its close proximity to Leh City.&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;Also known as Thikse Gompa, this grand monastery is the largest in central Ladakh and sits at the top of a small hill, overlooking the entire valley around it. It is located at a distance of only about 19 kilometers from Leh and offers some of the best views you can get during your trip.&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;I was recently on a road trip to Ladakh that lasted for about 2 months. We covered the entire Ladakh region and visited pretty much all of the tourist attractions in Ladakh including Thiksey Monastery.&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;Read More&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/thiksey-monastery-ladakh-travel-guide\/&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;Follow me on Instagram&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vargiskhan\/\">\n\n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"sby_play_btn\" >\n                        <span class=\"sby_play_btn_bg\"><\/span>\n                        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fab\" data-icon=\"youtube\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-youtube fa-w-18\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M549.655 124.083c-6.281-23.65-24.787-42.276-48.284-48.597C458.781 64 288 64 288 64S117.22 64 74.629 75.486c-23.497 6.322-42.003 24.947-48.284 48.597-11.412 42.867-11.412 132.305-11.412 132.305s0 89.438 11.412 132.305c6.281 23.65 24.787 41.5 48.284 47.821C117.22 448 288 448 288 448s170.78 0 213.371-11.486c23.497-6.321 42.003-24.171 48.284-47.821 11.412-42.867 11.412-132.305 11.412-132.305s0-89.438-11.412-132.305zm-317.51 213.508V175.185l142.739 81.205-142.739 81.201z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg>                    <\/div>\n                                <span class=\"sby_loader sby_hidden\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><\/span>\n            <\/a>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"sby_item  sby_new sby_transition\" id=\"sby_UCOb6HiRnF68b_eQSYQRQqKg_kkOkZiYZjXQ\" data-date=\"1676848072\" data-video-id=\"kkOkZiYZjXQ\">\n    <div class=\"sby_inner_item\">\n        <div class=\"sby_video_thumbnail_wrap sby_item_video_thumbnail_wrap\">\n            <a class=\"sby_video_thumbnail sby_item_video_thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kkOkZiYZjXQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/i4.ytimg.com\/vi\/kkOkZiYZjXQ\/maxresdefault.jpg\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;120&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i4.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/kkOkZiYZjXQ\\\/default.jpg&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i4.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/kkOkZiYZjXQ\\\/mqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;480&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i4.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/kkOkZiYZjXQ\\\/hqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i4.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/kkOkZiYZjXQ\\\/sddefault.jpg&quot;}\" data-video-id=\"kkOkZiYZjXQ\" data-video-title=\"Gagangir - Sonamarg in Winter | Kashmir in Winter - Ep 8\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/plugins\/feeds-for-youtube\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Gagangir is a small village located on the way to Sonamarg from Srinagar. In the winter season, Sonamarg gets closed due to safety reasons, and Gagangir is the last point that you can reach by road. There is a police check post at Gagangir and tourists are not allowed to go beyond that.&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;This was the last day of our Kashmir trip in winter. I knew the road to Sonamarg was closed but we still decided to take our chances and went in that direction anyway. As expected, the road after Gagangir was closed and we had to return from there.&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;Do I have regrets though? I do not. The views even from Gagangir were mesmerizing and I was glad that we went there. Check out the view to know what I am talking about.&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;Read More&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/somamarg-in-winter\/&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;Follow me on Instagram&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vargiskhan\/\">\n\n                <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover sby_item_video_thumbnail_hover\">\n                    <div class=\"sby_thumbnail_hover_inner\">\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"sby_play_btn\" >\n                        <span class=\"sby_play_btn_bg\"><\/span>\n                        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fab\" data-icon=\"youtube\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-youtube fa-w-18\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M549.655 124.083c-6.281-23.65-24.787-42.276-48.284-48.597C458.781 64 288 64 288 64S117.22 64 74.629 75.486c-23.497 6.322-42.003 24.947-48.284 48.597-11.412 42.867-11.412 132.305-11.412 132.305s0 89.438 11.412 132.305c6.281 23.65 24.787 41.5 48.284 47.821C117.22 448 288 448 288 448s170.78 0 213.371-11.486c23.497-6.321 42.003-24.171 48.284-47.821 11.412-42.867 11.412-132.305 11.412-132.305s0-89.438-11.412-132.305zm-317.51 213.508V175.185l142.739 81.205-142.739 81.201z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg>                    <\/div>\n                                <span class=\"sby_loader sby_hidden\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><\/span>\n            <\/a>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"sby_item  sby_new sby_transition\" id=\"sby_UCOb6HiRnF68b_eQSYQRQqKg_ZtR_coHiywI\" data-date=\"1676220399\" data-video-id=\"ZtR_coHiywI\">\n    <div class=\"sby_inner_item\">\n        <div class=\"sby_video_thumbnail_wrap sby_item_video_thumbnail_wrap\">\n            <a class=\"sby_video_thumbnail sby_item_video_thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZtR_coHiywI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-full-res=\"https:\/\/i3.ytimg.com\/vi\/ZtR_coHiywI\/maxresdefault.jpg\" data-img-src-set=\"{&quot;120&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i3.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/ZtR_coHiywI\\\/default.jpg&quot;,&quot;320&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i3.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/ZtR_coHiywI\\\/mqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;480&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i3.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/ZtR_coHiywI\\\/hqdefault.jpg&quot;,&quot;640&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/i3.ytimg.com\\\/vi\\\/ZtR_coHiywI\\\/sddefault.jpg&quot;}\" data-video-id=\"ZtR_coHiywI\" data-video-title=\"Kulgam - Offbeat &amp; Unexplored Kashmir | Kashmir in Winter - Episode 7\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/plugins\/feeds-for-youtube\/img\/placeholder.png\" alt=\"Kulgam is one of the least explored and offbeat areas of Kashmir. There is almost no tourism in this part of the valley. But does it make it any less pretty? Absolutely not.&lt;br \/&gt;&lt;br \/&gt;We happened to visit Kulgam during my recent winter trip to Kashmir. 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Please make sure this is a valid channel ID.<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">body #sb_youtube_sbyUCOb6HiRnF68beQSYQRQqKg6 .sby_caption_wrap .sby_caption { font-size: 13px !important}body #sb_youtube_sbyUCOb6HiRnF68beQSYQRQqKg6[data-videostyle=boxed] .sby_items_wrap .sby_item .sby_inner_item { background-color: #ffffff !important}<\/style><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How to Plan a Trip to Leh Ladakh in February?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I will break this article into three parts. First I will mention a few key points that you must remember while planning this trip. Then I will suggest an example of an itinerary that you can follow. In the end, I will finish the article with a few advantages and disadvantages of traveling to Leh Ladakh in the month of February.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The information below is specific to the month of February but for any other details on visiting Ladakh, you can also take a look at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/ladakh-travel-guide\/\">How to Plan a Trip to Ladakh &#8211; A Complete Travel Guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-12.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33788 size-full\" title=\"Ladakh in February\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-12.jpg\" alt=\"Ladakh in February\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-12.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-12-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-12-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-12-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How to Reach Ladakh in February<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Let us first take a look at how can you reach Ladakh and what are your choices for local commutes. You already know that you cannot make it to Leh by road this month. The roads from both Srinagar and Manali remain snowed out this month and the only option you got is to catch a flight to Leh.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Manali Leh Highway in February<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">No, you cannot travel from Manali to Leh in February. At this time, Rohtang Pass remains completely snowed out and opens sometime in April at the earliest. So starting from Manali, the farthest you will go is as far as the Gulaba check post.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Other than from Rohtang, other passes en route like Baralacha La also remain closed. So if you made it to Lahaul Valley by Rohtang Tunnel, you will only be able to go as far as Jispa. Baralacha La actually receives even more snow than Rohtang and it is impossible to cross the pass by road in February.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The earliest you can plan a trip on the Manali Leh highway is either in late May or early June. For more details on this, please take a look at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/manali-leh-highway-guide\/\">How to Plan a Journey on Manali Leh Highway?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Srinagar Leh Highway in February<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Like Manali Leh road, this highway also remains completely blocked in the winter season. You cannot travel from Srinagar to Leh in February by road.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Even Sonamarg at this time is inaccessible. Starting from Srinagar, you will get only as far as Gagangir but will be stopped at the check post there. Zoji La, the most treacherous stretch on the entire highway, remains buried under several feet of snow and there is no way you can cross it in February.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The earliest you can hope for this road to open is sometime in mid-April, not before that. From Leh&#8217;s side, however, the road remains open all the way to Kargil for all 12 months. For more details on this, please take a look at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/srinagar-leh-highway-travel-guide\/\">Srinagar Leh Highway Travel Guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-3.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33779 size-full\" title=\"Srinagar Leh Highway in February\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-3.jpg\" alt=\"Srinagar Leh Highway in February\" width=\"1000\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-3-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-3-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-3-585x438.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">By Flight<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This leaves you with only one choice in terms of reaching Ladakh, to catch a direct flight. Leh remains connected by Air for all 12 months and several major airlines operate daily flights in and out of the city. If you booked in advance, you may even get a good deal on the ticket cost.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The only catch is that due to the bad weather and only a few passengers, winter flights often get canceled. It has happened to me twice. You will be all set and ready to go with your bags packed and a day before, you will receive a text telling you that the flight has been canceled.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Public Transport<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As you probably would already have guessed, no public transport is available to Leh in the month of February. Even within Ladakh, the buses from Leh to other parts of the region cease to operate due to the snow on the road and the risk involved. Even if there is a bus available, it will be just once or twice a month.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There could be a shared cab available but the chances of even that are very rare. With only a few travelers and almost no tourists, the drivers do not make their cabs readily available at this bus stand as they do in the summer season.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hence, the best way to commute locally in Ladakh in February is either by a private taxi or a rented bike.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Private Taxi<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Let us talk about taxis first. There are two benefits of hiring a private taxi. First of all, you are protected from extremely cold weather. The second benefit is that you will be in the hands of a local driver who knows how to handle the snow and the tricky roads.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The only disadvantage is that it may cost you a bit. Taxis in Ladakh are not cheap and in the winter season, the charges may even go a little higher.\u00a0 To get an idea of their charges, please take a look at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/ladakh-taxi-rates\/\">Leh Ladakh Taxi Rental Rates<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Rented Bikes<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This was not an option in the months of winter until a few years ago. But now, some rental companies remain open even in months like February. I will however strongly advise against using a bike for moving around in Ladakh. You may do so for Leh City but do not go towards Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The biggest risk is snow and slippery roads. You will really need to be very good at the wheel to handle this. If you have never ridden a bike through snow, frost, black ice, and slippery roads, do not take this risk.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Moreover, riding a bike in freezing temperatures and ice-cold winds is anyway not that fun. If you fall ill, your entire vacation will get spent in Leh Hospital.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-10.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33786 size-full\" title=\"Ladakh in February\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-10.jpg\" alt=\"Ladakh in February\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-10.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-10-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-10-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Where to Stay<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once you have landed in Leh City, your first concern would be of finding a place to stay. There are three things you will have to think about.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Accommodation in Leh City<\/li>\n<li>Accommodation in other areas of Ladakh<\/li>\n<li>Should you book in advance?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the case of visiting Ladakh in February, I would strongly suggest that you book your stay in advance.\u00a0This would avoid any last-minute hassles, save you the trouble of hotel hunting in freezing temperatures, and also give time to your host to prepare for your arrival.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you did not have a prior booking, you will still be able to find a hotel but will have to walk around and search a bit. These days, as more and more people arrive in Ladakh in winter, a few locals have started to keep their doors for tourists open throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For names and numbers of a few hotels, please take a look at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/good-budget-hotels-in-leh-with-tariff\/\">Recommend and Budget Hotels in Leh City<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Finding a hotel in Leh is easy but not in other places like Nubra, Pangong, Moriri, Changthang, etc. Out here, there is a high chance that you may not find a place to stay at all.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So it would be better to book your stay in advance. The best choice would be to book a taxi in Leh and ask the taxi driver to make arrangements for your stay as well, as per the itinerary.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Continue reading for further details on this aspect. I will talk about it more later in the article.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-9.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33785 size-full\" title=\"Ladakh in February\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-9.jpg\" alt=\"Ladakh in February\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-9.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-9-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-9-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-9-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sightseeing in Ladakh in February &amp; Things to Do<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So what do you see in Ladakh in February? Plenty of snow all around is a given but what else? Where can you go? The answer to this question is pretty much everywhere.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The internal roads in Ladakh remain open for all 12 months. Irrespective of your time of arrival, you will easily be able to travel to tourist destinations like Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, Tso Moriri, and Sham Valley.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Leh in February<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Contrary to common belief, Leh City is not actually completely deserted in winter. All the government offices, hotels, Army areas, grocery shops, a few hotels, and restaurants remain open throughout the year. Have a look at the picture below.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/leh-in-winters.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33789 size-full\" title=\"leh in february\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/leh-in-winters.jpg\" alt=\"leh in february\" width=\"1000\" height=\"749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/leh-in-winters.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/leh-in-winters-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/leh-in-winters-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/leh-in-winters-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/leh-in-winters-585x438.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Nubra Valley in February<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Nubra Valley remains open and accessible in the month of February. The only time you may not be able to visit is if there was snow blocking Khardung La. This usually happens immediately after a snowfall but Army clears the road just as soon as they are able to.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The road to Siachen runs through Nubra Valley and is a very crucial one for the Army. So the valley actually remains connected to Leh town for all 12 months. Within Nubra as well, you will be able to visit all that there is to see.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are guesthouses and homestays in Diskit, Hunder, Panamik, Sumur, and Turtuk that belong to the local villagers and remain open in the winter season as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you want to stay in the valley for the night then you can try Habib Guest House in Hunder. I stayed here during my winter trip and will definitely recommend it.\u00a0For a list of guest houses in other villages, please take a look at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/accommodation-nubra-valley\/\">Guesthouses, Homestays, and Hotels in Nubra Valley<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In terms of sightseeing, you can visit all of the local attractions in the valley. For a day&#8217;s stay, you can visit the monastery in Diskit, Hunder sand dunes, see Bactrian camels, and take a dip in the hot water spring in Panamik.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Turtuk also remains accessible so you can take a drive in that direction as well.\u00a0For a complete list of places to visit, please take a look at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/tourist-places-in-nubra-valley-things-to-do\/\">Tourist Places in Nubra Valley &amp; Things to Do<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Pangong Lake in February<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Like Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake too remains open in February. There could be a temporary closure if Chang La got blocked after a snowfall, but it will open within a day or two unless the weather was too bad.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During the month of February, the lake remains frozen completely so you will actually be witnessing a white Pangong and not blue.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Accommodation at the lake can only be in the form of a homestay or guesthouse in the villages of Spangmik, Man, or Merak. There will of course be no campsites available at this time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you were Ok with staying a little far from Pangong, you can try looking for accommodation in Tangtse too, which is about 40 kilometers from the lake. There is a guest house here by the name of Changla Yakmik Guest House that remains open in winter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Peace Full Guesthouse in Merak is right next to the lake and remains open in February. For some other names and their numbers, please take a look at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/accommodation-at-pangong-tso\/\">Accommodation at Pangong Tso Lake<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The direct road from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/agham-shyok-road\/\">Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake via Shyok<\/a><\/strong> gets closed in the winter season. You will have to come back to Leh and then go to Pangong the next day. You can ask around in Nubra Valley though if the road was open or not.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-2.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33778 size-full\" title=\"frozen pangong lake\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-2.jpg\" alt=\"frozen pangong lake\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-2-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Tso Moriri in February<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tso Moriri is the only place that remains a bit dicey during February. The road here can get blocked after snowfall and Army doesn&#8217;t usually keep it cleared all the time.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So it is a possibility that you arrived in Leh but could not visit Tso Moriri because there was snow on the road. Your driver will be the best person to tell you at that time whether or not to go.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/leh-tso-moriri-travel-guide\/\">How to Plan a Trip to Tso Moriri?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is a guest house here by the name of Goose Homestay where I stayed and would recommend it. Another place that remains open in winter is Lake View Guest House. The last known number I had for them is 01982 \u2013 264867 in case you want to call and book in advance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Apart from this, the Hot Spring Resort at Chumathang which is on the way is also a great choice of stay. It is built just above the hot springs which kind of works as a natural heater and keeps the place warm throughout the winter. For names and numbers of some other places, please take a look at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/hotels-at-tso-moriri\/\">Hotels, Guesthouses, and Homestays at Tso Moriri<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-4.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33780 size-full\" title=\"frozen tso moriri lake\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-4.jpg\" alt=\"frozen tso moriri lake\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-4-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Chushul Route &amp; Hanle Village<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The direct road from Pangong Lake to Tso Moriri via Chushul remains open in the winter season but you may sometimes not be allowed to go that way. Make sure you get a confirmation on it at the time of applying for the Inner Line Permit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/plan-trip-hanle-ladakh\/\">Hanle Village<\/a><\/strong> remains accessible as well. There are a couple of guest houses in the village where you can stay. If you wanted to go to Hanle but weren&#8217;t allowed to go via Chushul, you can also drive via the Chumathang route from Leh.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Umling La<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will not be able to reach Umling La Pass in February. Due to its altitude, the pass gets buried under the snow in the winter season. You may be able to get to Hanle but will have to keep Umling La out of your itinerary.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Leh &#8211; Kargil Road<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The road from Leh to Kargil remains open in February. If you had the time, you can drive all the way to Kargil or Lamayuru. If not, go as far as the time allows, and on the way, you can visit places like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/gurudwara-pathar-sahib\/\">Gurudwara Patthar Sahib<\/a><\/strong>, Magnetic Hill, and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/sangam-point-ladakh-indus-and-zanskar-river-confluence\/\">Confluence of Indus-Zanskar Rivers<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sham Valley<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sham Valley can also be reached easily in the winter season. The road to the valley bifurcates from the Srinagar Leh highway about 50 kilometers from Leh and ends in the village of Hemis Shukpachan. This is the same road that goes to Likir Monastery as well. For more details, please take a look at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/plan-journey-sham-valley-ladakh\/\">How to Plan a Trip to Sham Valley<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Zanskar Valley in February<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Zanskar Valley cannot be reached by road in February. From Kargil, the farthest you may be able to go is Rangdum in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/suru-valley\/\">Suru Valley<\/a><\/strong> but even that is not guaranteed. You will not be able to make it across Pensi La Pass and reach Padum in winter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/drang-drung-glacier-1.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33790 size-full\" title=\"drang drung glacier\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/drang-drung-glacier-1.jpg\" alt=\"drang drung glacier\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/drang-drung-glacier-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/drang-drung-glacier-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/drang-drung-glacier-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/drang-drung-glacier-1-585x328.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Snow in Ladakh in February<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Will there be snow? Yes definitely. Will you catch a live snowfall? Yes, the chances are quite high. Will there be snow all around, everywhere, and all the time? No. Even in peak winter, Ladakh is not a complete whiteout.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There may not be any snow at all on the ground in lower areas like Leh City or Nubra Valley. That only happens when there has been a recent snowfall leaving everything covered in snow. Otherwise, snow is usually available in ample towards high altitude passes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-5.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33781 size-full\" title=\"village in nubra valley\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-5.jpg\" alt=\"village in nubra valley\" width=\"1000\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-5-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-5-768x365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-5-585x278.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Ladakh Weather in February<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The weather in Leh Ladakh in February remains to be cold, harsh, and unforgiving. I am not really talking about the kind of cold that people like you and I are used to in our home cities. What you should be expecting in Ladakh at this time is the extreme side of the winter season that can force even the locals out of the area.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Sun may go missing for several days altogether leaving everything all wet and foggy. It is the time when you may even get frostbite if weren&#8217;t careful.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When the sun will be there in the sky, it will shine so bright that you may even get sunburn. Cold winds, freezing temperatures, blizzards, and snowfall are common things at this time of the year.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/is-ladakh-safe-for-tourists-to-travel\/\">How Safe is Ladakh for Tourists?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Temperature in Ladakh in February<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On average, temperatures in Leh Ladakh in February will hover between 1\u00b0C maximum during the day and -10\u00b0C at night. The minimum number is just an average and is more applicable to Leh City.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The temperature at the top of the passes and places like Pangong and Tso Moriri will be far low. At night and if the weather turned bad, it can drop as far as -30 Degrees Celsius.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now with the temperature running so low, it is expected that water will freeze everywhere. I literally mean everywhere, even in the pipes. So there will actually be no running water in the taps. Some hotels in Leh may provide this but not the guesthouses and homestays in the villages.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Out there, hot water will be given to you in buckets and in limited quantities that you will also have to use conservatively. This also means that you may have to go without a shower for a couple of days.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Frozen water also means that there will be no running water in toilets as well. So your morning business would have to be done squatting over a dry pit. This is another thing you should consider before flying to Ladakh. If this makes you uncomfortable, don&#8217;t go.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Clothes to Pack for Ladakh Trip in February<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The first thing you should be putting in your bag is a pair of good-quality thermals. When I say good quality, I mean thermals that can keep you warm but are also comfortable enough to sleep in.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Some heavy woolen clothes would definitely have to be packed. You must also bring a warm, heavy and windproof jacket. Make sure that your jacket also has a hood to it to protect your face, neck, and ears.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Good waterproof gloves, shoes, woolen socks, cold cream, moisturizer, lip balm, and sunglasses will be some of the other necessary items to pack. for more details on this topic, please read <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/clothes-for-ladakh-trip-pack\/\">Clothes for Ladakh Trip \u2013 What to Pack<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A medicine kit will be another important thing to bring. Pack some basic medicines for ailments like fever, headache, cold, upset stomach, and body aches. Include a few Band-Aids and a pain relief spray as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-11.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33787 size-full\" title=\"lake in zanskar valley\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-11.jpg\" alt=\"lake in zanskar valley\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-11.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-11-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-11-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-11-585x328.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Mobile Network &amp; Data Connectivity<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsnl.co.in\/\">BSNL<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>has the largest network in Ladakh and works even in the remotest areas. The problem however is that the voice clarity may or may not be that good. The network is intermittent and will come and go as it pleases. Data connectivity would either be slow or not available at all.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Airtel and Jio work very well in Leh and Nubra Valley with 4G data speed. You will get reception even on Leh Kargil Road with these networks.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">All other networks including Vodafone and Idea only work in Leh City. You will not get any service on these networks anywhere else in Ladakh.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The most important thing to remember is that only a postpaid phone works in Ladakh. If you have a prepaid connection, it will stop working the moment you land in Leh. For more details, please take a look at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/mobile-network-in-leh-ladakh\/\">Mobile Network &amp; Data Connectivity in Ladakh<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Acute Mountain Sickness<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The risk of altitude sickness is always there with a trip to Ladakh. It increases, even more, when you catch a flight to Leh. Cold weather and winds can also make the situation worse.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">How serious it is? Several tourists have died in Ladakh (including a friend of mine) due to altitude sickness so it is very serious. A slow gain in altitude is the best prevention against AMS which does not really happen in the case of a flight.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The best thing you can do is to take plenty of rest on the first couple of days of your trip. Do not run around or exhaust yourself and you should be Ok by Day 2. For more details on altitude sickness, and tips on avoiding it, please read <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/dealing-acute-mountain-sickness-ladakh\/\">How to Handle Acute Mountain Sickness in Ladakh<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Medical Assistance<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">My first advice here would be to not make this trip if there is any kind of medical history involved that can turn serious. You are going to a high-altitude place when it&#8217;s freezing up there. Doing so with a serious kind of ailment is not really the best of ideas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With that being said, there are hospitals in Leh City that remain open in the winter season. Apart from the hospitals, you can also approach the Indian Army for medical assistance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hospitals however are only limited to Leh and Kargil only. There is no medical assistance available at Nubra, Pangong, or Tso Moriri.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As a precaution, please make sure that you are packing some basic medicines for cold, flu, fever, headache, stomach ache, etc. Also carry a good sunblock lotion, pain relief spray, and a few Band-Aids.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Inner Line Permit<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The requirement for obtaining an Inner Line Permit remains applicable in the winter season as well. Without it, you will not be allowed to go to Nubra Valley, Pangong Lake, or Tso Moriri.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The permit can either be applied for online or you can get it in person from the DM office in Leh after your arrival. For more details, please take a look at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/ladakh-permit-updates-procedure\/\">How to Get an Inner Line Permit for Ladakh<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Itinerary for Visiting Leh Ladakh in February<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now let us talk about planning an itinerary for visiting Ladakh in February. The first thing that you go to do is to have a few days as a buffer over and above your actual travel plan. For a winter trip, this is actually of extreme importance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is a high possibility that you were visiting Nubra or Pangong and the weather closed in, forcing you to stay there for a couple of days till the roads were cleared. Sometimes even flights can get canceled.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You must be prepared to handle it. If your stay got extended by a couple of days, you should be able to afford to stay back without running into any kind of problem back home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The second thing to do is to keep your itinerary simple. What I mean by this is to only include areas that are major tourist destinations. Do not plan on wandering towards places like Marsimik La, other closer-to-border areas, or some internal routes like Shyok Road.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">An itinerary that I will recommend is as below.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Arrival In Leh. Rest and Arrange Permits \u2013 Day 1<\/li>\n<li>Leh to Kargil \u2013 Day 2<\/li>\n<li>Kargil to Leh \u2013 Day 3<\/li>\n<li>Leh to Nubra Valley \u2013 Day 4<\/li>\n<li>Nubra Valley to Leh &#8211; Day 5<\/li>\n<li>Leh to Pangong Tso \u2013 Day 6<\/li>\n<li>Pangong Tso to Leh \u2013 Day 7<\/li>\n<li>Leh to Tso Moriri &#8211; Day 8<\/li>\n<li>Tso Moriri to Leh &#8211; Day 9<\/li>\n<li>Fly Out \u2013 Day 10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is just a sample itinerary that you can tweak as per your own requirement. If you were short on time, you can remove any places that you do not wish to visit.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-8.jpg\" data-rel=\"penci-gallery-image-content\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-33784 size-full\" title=\"bus in the winter season\" src=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-8.jpg\" alt=\"bus in the winter season\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-8-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-8-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/ladakh-in-february-8-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Ladakh Festivals in February<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Monastic Festivals and Winter Games are organized in Ladakh during winter. Dosmoche Festival is celebrated in Leh, Likir, and Diskit. Yargon Tungshak Festival in Yaron (Nubra Valley), Stok Guru Tseschu Festival in Stok Village, and Matho Nagrang Festival in Matho Village are some of the other festivals that you can attend.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For more information on these festivals please read <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/festivals-of-ladakh\/\">Festivals of Ladakh: A Colorful Celebration of Life<\/a><\/strong>. These are monastic festivals so their dates change each year. To know the festival date in the year of your trip, please take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/ladakh-festival-dates-2021-ladakh-festival-calendar-2021\/\"><strong>Ladakh Festival Dates<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Other Tips for Visiting Ladakh in February<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mentioned below are a few other tips for visiting Leh Ladakh in February.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>No Electricity<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yes, this too is a possibility. If the weather closed in and it snowed too heavily, the electric supply can get interrupted. It can be a few days before it is restored. On the safer side, carry a power bank to keep your phone and other electronics charged. If you own a DSLR then now would be a good time to arrange for a spare battery.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Rent a Private Taxi<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The best way to plan this trip is to rent a private taxi. Bus service at this time is scarce and shared taxis too will be limited. Actually, it is possible that you may not find public transport at all so better not to depend on it.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Leh Ladakh Bike Trip in February<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With the recent boost in tourism, a few motorcycle rental agencies have started to remain open in winter as well. So yes, you can also rent a motorcycle but please be very careful and make a sound judgment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Do not just rent a bike because you want to be adventurous. With weather that cold and snow\/frost\/black ice making roads slippery, this could prove to be a huge mistake and ruin your trip. Tourists have died at Khardung La in avalanches so my recommendation is to not take this risk.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/things-not-to-do-in-leh-ladakh\/\">15 Things that You MUST NOT Do in Ladakh<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Keep Your Expectations Low<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Food will be very basic everywhere so you will actually have to keep your expectations low in this aspect. Do not go expecting a long list of available items on the menu.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Fresh vegetables in winter are not easily available and locals tend to stock up on those for a few weeks. Whatever is put on your table is going to be very simple. You can either eat at your hotel or at any of the restaurants open in town. Neha Sweets in the main market in Leh remains open in the winter months as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In Leh City you may be able to find a good hotel but not in any of the other places. At places like Nubra, Pangong, or Hanle, you will be staying at either simple guest houses or paying guests. Your stay will definitely be comfortable and warm but please do not expect a five-star hotel treatment.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Do Not Go if this is Your First time in Ladakh<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A winter trip is best as your second or probably third time here. But if you have never been to Ladakh then I would recommend that you postpone the plan by a few months, and undertake this journey between May and September.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">That way you would have already familiarized yourself with the region. You would know where to go, where to stay, what to see, and what to expect. You would know what the terrain of Ladakh and its climate is all about before you come here in the extreme weather conditions of February.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Leh Ladakh in February &#8211; Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I believe that covers most if not all that you should know about visiting Ladakh in February. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments section below. 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