Leh Ladakh in February

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The Leh-Srinagar highway is another route that can be considered if you plan a road trip to Leh Ladakh in February. A large portion of the attractions are situated inside the initial 60 km from Leh, it incorporates Gurdwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Hill and Sangam. On the subsequent day, you will drive through Zoji La pass (3,528m) and Sonamarg prior to arriving at Srinagar. It additionally requires 2 days to cover the 422 km from Leh to Srinagar with an overnight stay halfway in Kargil. 

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Ladakh is a high-elevation cold desert in the rain shadows of the Himalayas with 300 days of daylight and just 100 millimeters of precipitation every year. Leh weather in February is freezing cold. Leh temperature in February is between -27°C and -15°C. There can also be numerous long stretches of rain in Leh Ladakh in February.

Notwithstanding the chilly temperatures, an outing to Ladakh in February is certainly worth considering if you want to admire the great snow capped Himalayas and experience the excitement of strolling on a frozen lake.

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Tourists can visit the Nubra Valley even when they plan to visit Leh in February. The only time one cannot visit the place is when there is heavy snowfall and the route is lathen with the snow obstructing the Khardung La. 

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Agham Shyok Road connects the major tourist spots in Ladakh i.e Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake. By taking this route, you can reach the two spots in around 5 hours. However, due to heavy snow on this route, you might not be able to visit it on your trip to Leh-Ladakh in February. 

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One can reach Tso Moriri from Pangong Tso via two routes. Both of these routes are connected through Chushul with a stretch of about 330 Km. The two routes to reach Tso Moriri from Pangong Tso are:

Route 1- Pangong Tso – Man – Merak – Chushul – Tsaga La – Loma – Nyoma – Mahe – Sumdo – Kiagar Tso – Tso Moriri

Route 2- Pangong Tso – Man – Merak – Chushul – Nama – Kaksang La – Horala – Mahe – Sumdo – Kiagar Tso – Tso Moriri

It takes approx 10 hours to reach Tso Moriri through Chushul depending upon the road conditions. If you are planning your Leh trip via road then you can expect a thrilling experience while crossing this route. 

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Dosmochey or "Festival of Scapegoat", is a well known Ladakhi prayer festival that is seen in Lower Ladakh's Like, Leh Palace and the Diskit Monastery in Nubra. This festival is celebrated during the month of February (or 28th and 29th day of the twelfth month Tibetan schedule). This is a two-day celebration where the priests and Lamas play out the chham dance to denote the last festival related to a specific year.

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Nubra Valley observes Yargon Tungshak, a good 'old fashioned winter celebration, in the period of February. Entertainers spruce up in their best clothing types and play local music, low-level syllables representing the Ladakhi culture.

 If you are in Leh-Ladakh in February you can visit this festival and enjoy some of Ladakh’s local dishes like Gurgur Cha,  Skyu and Thukpa. What's more in conclusion, the monastery holds a fantastic prayer meet, wherein the lovers serenade Sanskrit and Tibetan mantras.

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Third, on the rundown of Ladakh Festivals is the Stok Guru Tsechu celebration. This festival begins on the 10th day after the Tibetan New Year. Stok Guru Tsechu marks the 2-day festivity where monks of Spituk and Stok monasteries participate in different activities to make a spiritual appearance before the public.

 People from different cultures who visit Ladakh in February attend this festival to witness the various customs followed here from, particularly how people belonging to different cultures are involved in the merriments. 

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Matho Monastery is almost celebrated in the same manner as the Stok Guru Tsechu Festival. This is also a two-day festival celebrated on the fifteenth day of the primary month of the Tibetan schedule. This is Buddist festival where monks wear bright brocade and silk robes during the celebration and perform cham dance or mask dance portraying Gods and Goddesses in Buddhism.

 The major attraction of the event is the oracles who appear in front of the public after the two months of complete isolated mediation and predict the future happenings. The locals of the region attend the festival in great numbers and they even consult the oracles  for any advice or any problem.

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Another place to visit in Leh Ladakh in February is Chadar Trek. The Chadar frozen river trek is an incredibly adventurous trek. It is a 6 day trek with harsh conditions and is experienced over a frozen waterway in Ladakh. Normal temperature in Chadar trek during the day is approx 10 degrees.

In the evening, temperatures tumble to minus 20 to 25. One can witness the ice breaking while they move on the frozen trek. Every little thing about this trek is novel. From the landscape, temperature, environment, to the frozen stream, sledges, strange camping areas, caves and the always evolving Chadar, this trek gives you an experience of your lifetime.

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Tso Moriri is one of the most magnificent places to visit in Leh Ladakh in February. Also known as the Mountain Lake, Tso Moriri is one of the two most well known lakes situated in the northern Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir. While Pangong Tso is the more well known out of the two, it's Tso Moriri which figures out how to lure the guests with its peaceful magnificence.

The Tso Moriri lake is surrounded by high snow peaks, making it an invaluable treasure. It is an ideal travel location for the explorers as well as the people who wish to delve into the immaculate magnificence of Ladakh.

The Leh Palace, synonym of 'Lhachen Palkhar,' is a seventeenth century imperial castle and one of the local attractions in Leh. Worked under the support of King Sengge Namgyal, it used to house his loved ones. The nine-story dun-shaded castle presently houses a gallery and a supplication room.

 This palace offers a 360 perspective of Leh and the Zanskar mountain from the roof. The castle looks significantly beautiful when it is lit on different ladakh festivals.

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Shanti Stupa is a significant tourist spot in Leh that offers a 360 view of the  Leh city. This spot in Leh was constructed in order to promote peace and prosperity amongst the people. The architectural uniqueness of the Stupa makes it a must see Tourist spot while you are on a trip to Leh in February.

 Under the stupa is the remnant of the Lord Buddha. Early morning and late evenings are the best times to visit the Shanti Stupa to see the astounding beauty of Leh.

The number of religious significance this place holds is unimaginable. You’d be surprised to see the vastness of this monastery. House of numerous ancient Buddhist items, Hemis monastery is one of the most beautiful historical places situated in Ladakh.

The beauty of its unique sculptures and architecture will wow you from every angle. Besides experiencing the majestic sights of historical aesthetics, you will get to view the huge monuments of Lord Budhha and Guru Rinpoche placed inside the vast area of Hemis monastery. Besides, another major attraction of this place is Hemis festival, held every year to pay tribute to Padmasambhava.

Location: Hemis, Ladakh

Best time to visit: perfect time to visit this place is during the Hemis festival which occurs around the month of June. Apart from that, you can try visiting around June to September.

Deskit is well known for the old monasteries that are situated nearby; it is the administrative center of the Nubra valley in Ladakh. As one of the largest and oldest monasteries situated in the Nubra Valley , Deskit Gompa belonged to the 14th century.

 The prominent and the most noticeable attraction of the monastery is the gigantic Maitreya Buddha sculpture that was inaugurated by HH Dalai Lama. Tourists can have a panoramic view of the Nubra Valley from the sculpture. The monastery also houses a myriad of frescoes and murals. The best time to visit the monastery is December as then you can also attend the Dosmoche festival held here.

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