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Ladakh is a high altitude desert and the only one of its kind in India and is located on the eastern part of Jammu and Kashmir. The waters of the Zanskar River irrigate the terrain in Ladakh. Leh is the capital of Ladakh and is better known as Little Tibet, owing to its Tibetan heritage and the large number of monastries sprinkled here and there, is characterized by bronze colored mountain ranges and a crystal blue sky. The hotels in Leh and Ladakh offer decent accommodation for the tourists.
Leh became the regional capital in the 17th century, with King Sengge Namgyal shifting his court to Leh from Shey (15 km southeast) to be closer to the head of the Khardung La-Karakoram corridor that leads to China. Very soon, the town blossomed into one of the busiest markets on the Silk Route. It was in 1974 that Leh was opened up for tourists. The Hotels in Leh and Ladakh in India are now quite popular among the tourists for the cheap and decent accommodation they offer.
The climate in Ladakh is characterized by relatively hot summers and very cold winters. The summer temperature stays around 30 degrees centigrade and winter temperature falls down to -20 degrees centigrade. Ladakh remains open for tourist throughout the year, but the best period for tour and trek in Ladakh is between June and October. Much of the trekking routes in Ladakh are closed after November due to heavy snowfall at the high passes except the Liker to Kahltsey (Sham) trek. The best period for a trek to Chadar is from January to Mid-March. If you are planning a trip to Ladakh during the winter, it is better you make advance booking at one of the hotels in Leh-Ladakh in order to ensure you have good heating provisions.
The Hotels In Leh And Ladakh In Jammu And Kashmir do not vary a lot in terms of class though luxury hotels are slowly coming up. Much of the accommodation is available as homestays. You get to stay with a Tibetan family and become enlightened about their lifestyle.
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