How to Reach Ladakh - Ladakh Maps

Travel to Ladakh, a fascinating land deep within the folds of the Karakoram mountain ranges, also known as the land of passes. For centuries, it had been closed to the outside world, due to its inaccessibility. The sheer, stark landscape, comprising of aloof mountains, dramatic ridges, and valleys, leaves an indelible imprint on the visitor's mind. The best way to travel to Ladakh is by road, though tourists can reach Ladakh by air. Ladakh Maps come in handy while traveling in Ladakh and Leh.

A travel Map of Ladakh is a must carry for the tourists. The distance Map of Ladakh comes in handy while in Ladakh. Map of Ladakh can also be used for the detailed location information of various landmarks. For distance calculations too Map of Ladakh may be used.

Air: Indian Airlines operates regular flights to Leh from Delhi, twice in a week from Jammu and once in a week from Chandigarh and Srinagar. Jet Airways also operates daily flights between Leh-Delhi. Ladakh Maps with air travel are helpful.

By rail: The nearest railhead is Jammu (690 km), which is linked to the rest of the country by express trains. Ladakh Maps with rail travel are helpful.

Road: One can travel to Ladakh from Kashmir Valley via Kargil (434 Km). The most dramatic part of this road journey is the ascent up the 11,500 feet / 3,505 m high Zoji-La, the pass in the Great Himalayan Wall that serves as the gateway to Ladakh. Ladakh Maps with road travel are helpful.

The Manali to Leh road has been serving as the second overland approach to Ladakh. This high road traverses the upland desert plateau of Rupsho, altitude ranges from 3,660m to 4,570m. A number of high passes fall enroute among which the highest one known as Taklang-La is world's second highest motorable pass at an altitude of 17,469 feet/5,235m. Ladakh Maps with geographical details are helpful.