30 Things to Know Before You Go to Ladakh

1. The cost of living is half that of Thailand.

2. The people there are very friendly, even the dogs are cute.

3. Most of the animals that live there have long, cute, fluffy fur.

4. In winter, the temperature drops to minus ten degrees Celsius, while in summer, the temperature soars to almost 50 degrees Celsius.

5. The city has very little greenery. The mountains look majestic, and the sky is absolutely breathtaking.

6. Which season is better to visit, summer or winter? The answer is that you can visit any season, but it will be different. Personally, I like the winter season in Hawaii... Oops! I mean, I personally like the winter season because we don't have it at home. But the summer season also seems good, with many more activities to do than in the winter.

7. Upon arrival, you need to acclimatize to the high altitude, as the city is located about 2,000 meters above sea level. Even the elderly get tired after walking just 5-6 steps.

8. You don't need to book accommodation in advance, there are plenty to choose from even during peak season, but the prices will vary quite a bit. For example, during the winter season, accommodation will cost around 300 Rs per person, while during the summer season, it will cost around 900 - 1,200 Rs per person. Isn't that crazy? 555

9. There are so many activities to do here, so many that you should stay for about a month. The most popular activities for tourists are road trips, trekking, rafting, biking, and many more to keep you busy.

10. Unmissable activities: Road trip to Nubra Valley and Pangang Lake | Rafing in the Zanskar or Indus River | Trekking Stock Kangri and Chada trek (ice trekking) | Renting a motorcycle to the south of the city like Chilling, there are really a lot, you can find them at Travel Agencies.

11. The price of the city's car is clearly stated in the annual book. There is no cheating. We can only ask them to reduce the price. 555

12. Don't forget - Yak meat

13. The prayer flags of India and Nepal are different. It is recommended to buy them as souvenirs for friends.

14. The recommended airlines for flights from Delhi to Leh are Go Air and Jet Airway.

15. If you take the bus from Delhi to Leh, your ass might fall apart. If you don't have much time, don't even consider this option.

16. I don't know what city this is, but the photographer is amazing. No matter how they take the picture, it always comes out beautiful.

17. Cold weather gear in this city is very cheap and of good quality. If you're going during the winter, you don't need to bring it from Thailand. I recommend buying it there.

18. Another famous product is dried fruit.

19. The hospital there charges only 5 rupees for treatment. If you need to pay for medicine or injections, they will write a prescription for you to buy from the market outside the hospital.

20. Don't forget to ride a camel at Nubra Valley. On the way, there is the highest road in the world called Kadung La, with an altitude of over 5,600 meters above sea level.

21. Julley is a single word that can be used in any situation, from greeting, apologizing, thanking, welcoming, or even greeting a stranger passing by. Julleyyyyyyy, hehe

22. There are many travel agencies here, but you can use any of them, they are all the same. The prices are not much different.

24. During winter, there won't be much food available. You'll mostly be eating vegetables, canned food, instant noodles, and chicken. If you're lucky, you might get some mutton.

26. This city has a lot of soldiers, almost every city. Maybe because of some security reasons. Search for more on Google.

28. Milk tea and Hot Ginger are the best during the winter, but Pepsi is the only choice during the summer.

29. Don't forget to bring sunglasses because it's going to be really necessary.

30. Sunscreen for summer, anti-cracking cream for winter.

I hope these 30 points will help you get to know the magical city of Leh-Ladakh better. Personally, I think it's a must-visit at least once in your life. Go soon, before you get too old and your body can't handle the adjustment to such a strange city. : )