Safety concerns for traveling the Leh district
I would like to spend some time - around a month exploring the Leh district in North India.
Some friends advised me not to go, but they were there a long time ago (10 years or so). I have also seen more recent accounts on the Internet that it might not be a good idea to go there.
I am 34 well travelled man and plan to do some trekking around there if possible. In the first half I will be with a girl friend and the second alone. If camping is an option I would not mind it. Season is August - September.
Is it safe(r) to go now? Anyone been there recently?
Best Answer
Do not take the Srinagar route if you are going now because of the recent protest and most areas of Kashmir are under curfew these days. Manali - Leh route is absolutely fine as far as security is concerned and whole of Ladakh is good as far as security is concerned. Road (travel) Safety is a different aspect and out of the scope of this thread.
Pictures about "Safety concerns for traveling the Leh district"
Is Leh safe for travel?
Leh is one of the safest places in India. People are nice and friendly. If you are traveling to Leh by road then you need to factor in road closures due to land slide or snow fall.Is Travelling to Ladakh safe now?
Ladakh is completely safe, take Leh-Manali route and avoid traveling to kashmir region.Is Leh safe for solo Travellers?
Leh is as safe as any other normal city. We had stayed in Oriental guest house & found that to be very good. You may find solo travelers there to plan your trip with. I am sure there might be other good home stays / hotels also.Q54. Is it safe to travel to Leh - Ladakh trip? [Safety on Ladakh Trip]
More answers regarding safety concerns for traveling the Leh district
Answer 2
It is safe. Hope you enjoy your travel :) I traveled to Leh in 2010. The place should not be missed.
Anu Motors in Manali have a good network of good people. They extensively travel to Leh and back as part of groups. You can approach them for more information and help.
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: Skylar Kang, Keira Burton, Erik Mclean, Erik Mclean