r/ladakh
▲ 19 r/ladakh
Going to Kargil for 2 months (Oct–end Nov) to volunteer as a teacher. Advice on route, winter essentials & safety?
I'll be in Kargil from October to the end of November, volunteering as an English teacher with a homestay arranged. It's my first time in Ladakh and in serious cold, so I'd love advice from anyone who's been there, especially as a solo woman.
Route: Best way to reach Kargil: fly to Srinagar/Leh, or road? How reliable is Zojila in Oct–Nov?
Winter essentials: What should I pack, and what's better bought locally? How do homestays handle heating and hot water?
Female concerns: Safety, dress and cultural norms, period/hygiene management, access to a female doctor.
Things to carry: Medicines, first aid, SIM/connectivity (postpaid only?), anything people usually forget.
Any other do's and don'ts are welcome. Thank you! 🙏
u/ballerina_capp — 13 days ago
▲ 39 r/ladakh
Just completed an incredible Ladakh circuit — 13 places in 9 days
Just got back from an amazing trip through Ladakh. I and my wife covered Leh, Khardung La, Hunder, Turtuk, Thang, Yarab Tso, Panamik, Chang La, Wari La, Pangong, Merak, Kyagar Tso and Tso Moriri.
The itinerary was fairly ambitious, with some extremely long driving days, but it turned out to be an incredible experience.
A special mention to our driver Tenzin Phande, who made the trip exceptionally comfortable. He was patient, knew the routes extremely well, and was particularly good at handling the long and remote stretches of the journey. We also appreciated how flexible he was whenever we wanted to stop for photographs or spend extra time somewhere.
After spending this much time on the road together, he genuinely became part of the experience rather than just our driver.
Sharing some photos from the trip because Ladakh was absolutely spectacular.
If anyone is planning a similar route and wants details about our itinerary/driver, feel free to ask in the comments.
u/Competitive_Tart_729 — 13 days ago