Ladakh in January
Leh −14 to −2 °C, dry, clear, cold
Where to go
Our picks for January
Ladakh's capital at 3,500 m, and where every journey begins
Ladakh's richest monastery and the snow leopard's valleys
Gentle village walks, Likir and Basgo, west of Leh
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Is January a good time to visit Ladakh?
Deep winter. Rivers freeze, high passes close for days at a time and most hotels outside Leh shut. This is the start of the snow leopard season in Hemis National Park and Ulley, with cats moving lower after wild sheep. Spituk Gustor falls this month in some years, and Losar may run into early January. Flights from Delhi operate, and Leh is quiet and bright.
What is the weather like in Ladakh in January?
Leh −14 to −2 °C, dry, clear, cold. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Ladakh in January?
We suggest Leh, Hemis, Sham Valley. Stay at a heated hotel open in winter and pack for −20 °C in the field.