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Ladakh in April
Apricot blossom month in lower Ladakh. From mid-April the orchards of the Sham valley, Alchi, Khalatse, Garkon and the Kargil side turn white and pink, and villages hold small blossom events. The Srinagar–Leh highway via Zoji La often reopens around this time, so the road approach becomes possible. Higher lakes are still frozen and Changthang is bitterly cold.
Photo: Bernard Gagnon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsWhere to go
Our picks for April
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Alchi and the Sham Valley
Kashmiri-style murals and apricot orchards on the lower Indus
Photo: Saurabh Lall · CC BY 2.0 · Commons
Kargil
Purig's river town between Zoji La and Leh
Photo: Anirvan Shukla · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Commons
Leh
Old caravan town at 3,500 m, and where every Ladakh trip begins
Trips
Trips at their best in April
No published trip peaks in April
We still plan Ladakh in April where the roads allow. Send your dates and budget and we suggest a route that works this month.
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Questions
Ladakh in April, answered
Is April a good time to visit Ladakh?
Apricot blossom month in lower Ladakh. From mid-April the orchards of the Sham valley, Alchi, Khalatse, Garkon and the Kargil side turn white and pink, and villages hold small blossom events. The Srinagar–Leh highway via Zoji La often reopens around this time, so the road approach becomes possible. Higher lakes are still frozen and Changthang is bitterly cold.
What is the weather like in Ladakh in April?
Leh 0 to 14 °C, sunny days, freezing nights. Conditions differ by altitude and coast, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Ladakh in April?
We suggest Alchi and the Sham Valley, Kargil, Leh. Blossom moves uphill over about three weeks; start low at Khalatse and follow it to Leh.