A spectacular region of a moonscape land - an arid high altitude desert unlike any other part of the Indian subcontinent.
The stark landscape is a panorama of high snow capped peaks and bare multi hued hills sculpted by the forces of nature. The high dusty valleys speckled with rock have altitudes ranging from 2,500m to 4,500m!
This remote area is perfect setting for a brilliant sweat infusing, back breaking, cycling tour during the limited 3 month’s in the summers. The regions included are Ladakh with its Leh and Kargil districts in the state of Jammu and Kashmir and the adjacent district of Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh.
To truly experience the beauty of this land you have to travel through it on the seat of a cycle. Besides you could combine trekking, mountaineering, camping or white water rafting with your cycling trip. You will also get a chance to experience the treasures of Buddhist monasteries and culture.
Best time to visit: Early June to end September
And if you love the pine’s and deodars too much you should check out the rest of the state below the tree line.
