Ladakh in October
Leh −1 to 14 °C, dry, clear, cold nights
Where to go
Our picks for October
Ladakh's capital at 3,500 m, and where every journey begins
Sand dunes, Bactrian camels and monasteries beyond Khardung La
Ladakh's oldest temple murals, in a village of apricot trees
Gentle village walks, Likir and Basgo, west of Leh
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Questions travellers ask
Good to know
Is October a good time to visit Ladakh?
Autumn colours fill the valleys, with golden poplars and willows against blue skies. Visitors are few and the light superb. Many camps at Pangong and Tso Moriri close during the month, and seasonal hotels shut by late October. Passes may see early snow. Thiksey Gustor can fall in late October or November. Pack for cold evenings, and plan Hanle near the new moon.
What is the weather like in Ladakh in October?
Leh −1 to 14 °C, dry, clear, cold nights. 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 October?
We suggest Leh, Nubra Valley, Alchi, Sham Valley. Plan the lakes early in the month and keep the end for the Indus valley.