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

It's a great time to go as a photographer

When everything freezes over, Ladakh starts looking like something out of a fantasy novel. Budding and avid photographers can capture magnificent shots of the surroundings, the people, the festivals and of course, the stars. Just carry extra batteries.

Flight and stay is cheaper in winter

Flights which cost above 30k in the summer can go for less than half that amount in the winter. Similarly, lodging and shopping rates are also slashed, so you end up saving a love of money.