At first, it might seem a little counter-intuitive to visit Ladakh in winter. It's colder, harsher and tougher to acclimatise to. On the other hand, there's a whole host of reasons why you in fact should visit in the winter. You avoid the crowds, everything's cheaper, you can actually spend more time with the locals, the reasons go on. Here's why you should try visiting Ladakh in winter

You can play or watch a match of ice hockey

In the winter months when everything freezes over, ice hockey rules the roost with games happening wherever possible, from serious matches to casual games you can try to play in. Just ask!

If you're a seasoned trekker, you can try the Chadar Trek

When the Zanskar Lake freezes over, the treks from Chilling begin - One of the most difficult and demanding treks in the world. Looking around and seeing literally everything frozen over is a sight seldom experienced.