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 don't need to jostle for space on the Leh Market Road

Stroll along with leisure in a place that's bustling, crowded and difficult to navigate in the peak tourist months.

You can have Pangong Lake almost all to yourself

You don't have to worry about someone photobombing your perfect shot at this pristine lake in the winter, and you can enjoy it all to yourself.