Daytime is cool (around 15°C); nights are freezing.

→ Late May or late September . You’ll save 30–50% on hotels and have monasteries almost to yourself.

This is not for casual tourists. Winter in Ladakh is brutally cold, with temperatures plunging to -20°C to -35°C .

The Hemis Festival brings the monasteries to life with masked dances. 🍂 Autumn (September to October): The Golden Glow