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But unless your trip is planned at a time when the roads are closed, my advice is not to fly into Ladakh. Of course, if your time is very limited, you have no other option. Leh is at an elevation of about 3500m, at which most people suffer some symptoms of altitude sickness. To let the body adjust you will need to dedicate a few days for rest, and for not-too-taxing sightseeing. Of course, the sights are fascinating and you will not get bored hanging around in Leh, but be aware that flying to Ladakh is not necessarily the fastest way to the start of your trek.

Flying out of Ladakh at the end of your trek is a good idea and will avoid the uncomfortable trip by road. Seeing Ladakh from a bird’s-eye perspective is a great experience, and you might see some of the places you trekked from the plane!

Another option is to fly to Srinagar and then continue by air or road, but this is not a safe option at the time of writing (see below).

The approach to the Zoji La from the Kashmir side

For those with time taking a road route to Ladakh is an adventure itself and gives you the opportunity to observe the immense diversity and landscapes of the Himalayas. But when travelling on any roads in the Indian Himalayas, be prepared for delays. Have an extra jacket, hat, torch and bottle of water in your hand luggage. If you travel by bus, have a string or rope to fasten your bag to the roof (if there is no other option), as no one else will bother to do it.