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

Locals have more free time to talk and exchange stories

During the summer months, the locals stay very busy working, considering tourism is one of the main forms of employment. Come winter, these pleasant local folk have more free time to talk and exchange stories, and it's easier to make friends.

Experience the feel of a homestay in Ladakh

A lot of the hotels in Ladakh are closed in winter, so you could opt to live in a genuine homestay and experience the real deal. It's a great way to imbibe the local culture, get a taste of their home food, and see how well you can survive without much luxury.