A few years back, if you had asked someone to go on a trip to Leh and Ladakh with family, the person must have laughed and called you crazy. Because of the severe weather, difficult and challenging terrain, and dirt roads making it difficult to reach, at that time, it was not a good travel destination for a family trip.
It is still a biker’s paradise and a dream destination for adventure seekers, but things have changed a lot, it is feasible to plan a family trip to Leh and Ladakh. With the latest developments in the last few years, Ladakh is no longer a destination that can be reached by bike. You can reach Ladakh by car, bus, or flight.
How to Visit Ladakh with Family
So how would you set yourself up for a Ladakh trip? The guidelines are extremely fundamental really that I will run down in this article. Deal with these if you are OK to go. Disregard these and you may run into inconvenience. The greatest driving variable behind so much discussion is that Ladakh is a high-altitude cold desert that requires some becoming acclimated to and puts certain pressure that your body should be fit for taking care of.
When is the best time to visit Leh and Ladakh with family?
The best time to plan your Leh Ladakh family trip is from May to September. During this time, the Ladakh’s weather remains pleasant and enjoyable. The roads are open and you will not be stuck at any place due to snow or bad weather conditions.
Out of these, the months of May, June, and September will be the best time to visit Leh and Ladakh. The risk of monsoon and landslides due to heavy rainfall is less at this time.
How to Handle Acute Mountain Sickness
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), which is also known as altitude sickness, is a reality in Ladakh and you must pay attention to it. If you ignore its symptoms or early signs, it can lead to serious illness and can cause death.
The worst part about AMS is that you can’t do much to it. When traveling to high-altitude places such as Leh and Ladakh, you need to take your journey at a slow pace. Always keep one or two days to give your body to adjust to the high altitude. When traveling to Leh and Ladakh with family, take a halt at Leh at the start of the journey, allowing everyone to adjust to the high altitude of Ladakh.
You can read this detailed article on How to avoid acute mountain sickness at high altitudes.
Is it safe to travel with kids?
I would recommend not to travel with kids below 4 years of age. The simple reason is that your kids should be old enough to tell you if they are not feeling well. Also, Leh and Ladakh trip a lot of attention, and most of the time spent is on the road. Kids below this age require pampering and you will be spending most of your time taking care of them.
If your kid has any heart or lung disease or has breathing issues, then it is a strict no to take your kids along.
Consult your doctor before traveling to Leh and Ladakh
If you have elders in your family and planning to bring them together on the trip, check their medical history. If there is any heart or lung disease, consult a doctor before making a plan. Do not trust anything available on the internet (even in this article), always consult a doctor.
After taking a confirmation from your doctor, plan your trip happily, but take all precautions and medicines as prescribed by your doctor.
What to see in Leh and Ladakh?
Leh and Ladakh is a place full of beautiful landscapes that can’t be compared or found anywhere else in India. Having ancient palaces, gompas, and monasteries, it is a dream destination for most travelers and adventure junkies.
You can experience the true colors of Buddhist and Tibetian culture in Leh and Ladakh while breathing fresh air.
Read more about Leh Ladakh visiting places.
How to reach Leh and Ladakh
You can visit Leh and Ladakh either by road (riding a bike or car) or by flight. You have two routes to reach Leh by road, you can either take the Manali to Leh highway or the Srinagar to Leh route. If you prefer by air, you can take a flight to Leh.
However, when traveling with family, I would suggest avoiding Manali to Leh highway. Because the Manali to Leh route has gradual ascent and your body gets better acclimatized by the time you reach Leh.
Conclusion – Leh and Ladakh Family Trip
I hope that the information shared above will help you better plan your family trip to Leh and Ladakh. The latest developments around the infrastructure and highways made reaching Leh and Ladakh easy. Nowadays people are even planning and visiting Leh and Ladakh on a Honeymoon trip.
