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Ladakh

Ladakh is a high-altitude union territory of monasteries, cold-desert valleys, military roads, lakes and long acclimatisation-sensitive journeys. Roampedia treats the current seven-district structure as live guidebook content, including Leh and Kargil plus the newer Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar and Drass districts. Roampedia organizes Ladakh by state → district → town/base → famous place, with business listings added only after verification.

7 districts7 destination basesVerified listings added progressively

Photo: Neek-Theri · CC BY-SA 4.0

State guidebook

Explore Ladakh by district

7 districtsHigh-altitude monasteries, cold deserts, passes, lakes and Himalayan road journeys.

Each district opens to practical town/base pages and famous-place pages. The layout is intentionally card-based and app-friendly: one primary action per card, short summaries, and clear drill-down paths.

Browse by category

Find Ladakh by what you love

Leh

1 bases3 places

Leh

Ladakh's main gateway district with Leh town, Indus monasteries, high passes and classic lake routes.

Gateway cityMonasteriesHigh-altitude routes

Kargil

Western Ladakh district linking Srinagar, Suru valley, Mulbekh and Zanskar approaches.

Transit gatewaySuru valleyHeritage

Nubra

Cold-desert valley district north of Khardung La with Diskit, Hunder, Sumur and Turtuk routes.

Cold desertMonasteriesBorder valleys

Sham

Lower Indus and Sham valley district with Alchi, Lamayuru, Basgo and Aryan valley routes.

MonasteriesHeritageIndus valley

Changthang

High plateau district with Pangong, Tso Moriri, Hanle and Changpa pastoral landscapes.

High-altitude lakesWildlifeRemote roads

Pangong-Hanle

Open Changthang guide →

Zanskar

1 bases3 places

Zanskar

Remote valley district centered on Padum, monasteries, winter routes and dramatic Himalayan roads.

Remote valleysMonasteriesTreks

Drass

High-altitude gateway district on the Srinagar-Kargil road, known for war memorials and Zoji La approaches.

War historyHigh passesTransit

Drass

Open Drass guide →

Destination bases

Where to go in Ladakh

Leh

Leh · Capital and acclimatisation base

Leh

Primary base for acclimatisation, monasteries, markets and routes to Nubra, Pangong and Sham.

Leh PalaceShanti StupaThiksey Monastery

Kargil

Kargil · Western Ladakh base

Kargil

Road base between Srinagar, Leh, Drass and Zanskar, with Suru valley access.

Kargil townMulbekh ChambaSuru Valley

Diskit-Hunder

Nubra · Nubra valley base

Diskit-Hunder

Base for Nubra dunes, monasteries, villages and Shyok valley road trips.

Diskit MonasteryHunder Sand DunesTurtuk

Alchi-Lamayuru

Sham · Lower Indus heritage base

Alchi-Lamayuru

Base for monastery routes west of Leh and slow Indus valley travel.

Alchi MonasteryLamayuru MonasteryBasgo Monastery and Palace ruins

Pangong-Hanle

Changthang · High plateau base

Pangong-Hanle

Remote high-altitude route base where permits, acclimatisation, fuel and weather planning are essential.

Pangong TsoTso MoririHanle Observatory

Padum

Zanskar · Zanskar base

Padum

Base for monasteries, valley routes, treks and winter/summer road planning.

Phugtal MonasteryKarsha MonasteryZanskar Valley

Drass

Drass · Gateway to Ladakh base

Drass

Road base between Kashmir and Kargil with memorials, high valleys and weather-sensitive pass travel.

Kargil War Memorial DrassDrass ValleyZoji La approach

Travel basics

Plan Ladakh

Regions

Leh and Indus valley · Nubra and Shyok valley · Changthang lakes · Sham and Aryan valley · Kargil, Drass and Suru valley · Zanskar

Airports

Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee (IXL) · Srinagar (SXR) for Kargil and Drass overland routes · Jammu (IXJ) for longer road approaches

Best Time

May-Sep is the easiest season for most roads, passes and lakes.

Food

Thukpa and skyu · Momos · Tingmo · Butter tea · Apricot products

Publishing rule

These are researched guide containers. Hotels, restaurants, guides, shops and rentals appear only when they clear Roampedia’s source or owner-verification workflow.

Good to know

Ladakh FAQs

How is Roampedia organizing Ladakh?

Roampedia organizes Ladakh by district, then town or destination base, then famous tourist places. Business listings are added only after source or owner verification.

Where should I start in Ladakh?

Start with Leh or use the district cards to choose the region that matches your trip.

Are the hotel and restaurant listings complete?

No. These are editorial guidebook pages first. Hotels, homestays, restaurants, shops, guides and rentals appear only after they are verified or owner-claimed.