Plan Your Navratri Holiday in Leh Ladakh

Navratri in October is a very special time of the year for Indians, when we celebrate Devi Ma and Ravan Dahan.  Planning a trip to spend Navratri holiday in Ladakh is indeed a very good idea to explore and enjoy Leh Ladakh in October in a more peaceful and serene way. This blog will discuss how you can plan your Navratri holidays in Ladakh in October, where to stay and what to expect in this time of the year. 

Let’s start with the itinerary first!

Navratri Holiday in Ladakh – Your 6N/7D Itinerary 

Day 1: Reach Leh airport and transfer to the hotel. Take proper rest that day to acclimatize to the higher altitudes to prevent AMS. 

Day 2: After breakfast, visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Leh Market, 3 Idiots School, Sindhu Ghat, Magnetic Hill, Ladakh Sangam Point, Hall of Fame, Shey Palace, Spituk Monastery and spend the evening at Leh Market trying out Ladakhi food and shopping souvenirs. 

Day 3: Drive past one of the highest motorable passes, the Khardung La to reach Nubra Valley. Visit the Diksit Monastery and capture the huge Maitreya Buddha sitting there overlooking the vast valley. Enjoy the Hunder Sand Dunes, camel rides, shooting, ATV rides and Go-Karting. Night stay at Hunder.

Day 4: Start early for Turtuk and Thang village, which are the last villages before the LOC starts between India and POJK. Watch the border with binoculars from Thang and enjoy the Balti cuisine at Turtuk after exploring the beautiful small village. Come back to Hunder for the night. 

Day 5: Start your journey towards the mighty Pangong Lake. Try to reach early to enjoy the ethereal and colour changing turquoise glacial saline Pangong Tso. Stay overnight at a camp enjoying star studded sky at night. 

Day 6: Return to Leh via Chang La Pass enjoying the beautiful mountains. If you are lucky, you will experience snowfall at Chang La. Overnight stay at Leh. 

Day 7: Depart from Ladakh via Leh airport. 

The Navratri holiday in Ladakh is quite different from the rest of India. You will enjoy the quiet and peaceful environment with a blend of North Indian Hindu norms and Buddhist cultures of Ladakh. Plan your October holidays in Ladakh with this itinerary.

Why to Choose Ladakh in October? 

October marks a beautiful transition from autumn to early winter. After the dissipation of the massive summer tourist rush, October becomes a very peaceful time to visit and enjoy the different Ladakhi traditions and concerts. 

You can feel the vibrations of the chantings at the monasteries in Ladakh in silence. You can opt to see different autumn concerts, multi-ethnic cultural programmes, Navratri holiday in Ladakh at a temple near Leh Polo Ground offering prayers,  Ravan Dahan in Dussehra at the Leh Polo Ground and Diskit Gustor Festival. 

The weather of Ladakh in October is mostly bright and sunny with cold mornings and chilled evenings. Your eyes will experience the valley in a riot of gold and yellow autumn colours and clear blue skies! 

Where to Stay in Leh in October? 

There are many good stays in the heart of Leh. But if you are someone who prefers the wilderness and to breathe in nature, the Dakpa House Ladakh will be your best choice for where to stay in Leh in October. You can feel the golden autumn, the cold mornings, the bright sunny sky, the star-studded night sky, the sound of flowing river amidst silence, sweet cooing of birds, slow afternoons and rustic warm traditional Ladakhi food at Dakpa House Ladakh. 

Conclusion 

So if you are someone who prefers slow and relaxed holidays while exploring nature, the Navratri holiday in Ladakh will be your best option ever! Bright and sunny yet chilly October with golden valley offering peace and serenity in Ladakh can be very appealing to many. Book your stay with Dakpa House Ladakh now and enjoy your Navratri holidays in peace!