After almost 6 months of harsh climate and sub zero temperatures, 2nd half of the month of April is the time when warm temperatures start welcoming tourists to Ladakh region. Apart from its mesmerizing beauty of landscapes, high passes, mountains peaks, untouched lakes with transparent water, Ladakh is a difficult region to survive all because of its very high altitudes. Still the people of Ladakh are one of the best hosts you can find in India.
Harsh natural conditions in Ladakh
Hemis Tsechu: July 23-24
A struggle with harsh natural conditions makes them more stronger and all this reflects from the festivals Laddakhi people celebrate through out the year. Although its not possible for all of us to experience and be a part of all the festivals of Ladakh region, still while visiting Ladakh, attending and experiencing local festivals is a must do thing for all tourists. The festival calendar for year 2018 will be a thing to keep in mind while visiting Ladakh this year.
Lamas with masks in a festival
Name of festival
|
Venue
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Dates
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Spituk
Gustor
|
Spituk Monastery
|
January 14-15
|
Leh &
Likir Dosmochey
|
Leh & Likir
|
February 13-14
|
Yargon
Tungshak
|
Nubra (Yarma)
|
February19-22
|
Stok Guru
Tsechu
|
Stok
|
February 24-25
|
Matho
Nagrang
|
Matho
|
March 1-2
|
Saka Dawa
|
Ladakh
|
29 May
|
Yuru
Kabgyat
|
Lamayuru Monastery
|
June 12-13
|
Hemis
Tsechu
|
Hemis Monastery
|
July 23-24
|
Sachukul
Gustor
|
Sachukul Monastery
|
June 30-July 1
|
Ladakh
Polo Festival
|
Shagran, Chushot Gongma
|
July 11-17
|
Stongday
Gustor
|
Stongdey Monastery
|
July 1-2
|
Karsha
Gustor
|
Karsha Monastery
|
July 11-12
|
Phyang
Tsesdup
|
Phyang Monastery
|
July 11-12
|
Korzok
Gustor
|
Korzok Monastery
|
July 15-16
|
Dakthok
Tseschu
|
Dakthok Monastery
|
July 22-23
|
Sani
Nasjal
|
Sani Palace
|
July 26-27
|
Deskit
Gustor
|
Diskit Monastery
|
October 7-8
|
Thiksay
Gustor
|
Thiksey Monastery
|
October 27-28
|
Chemday
Wangchok
|
Chemrey Monastery
|
November 5-6
|
Galden
Namchot
|
Ladakh
|
November 5-6
|
Ladakhi
Losar
|
Ladakh
|
December 8
|
Ladakh: 2018 Festival calendar
Hemis Teschu: Hemis is the richest monastery in Ladakh region and the Hemis festival is one of the most important & polular festival celebrated in Ladakh. This festival is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Guru Padmasambhava who is known as the founder of Tantrik Buddhism in Tibet.
Lamas performing with religious masks
Polo Festival at Chushot July 11-17
Make sure to make a visit to the festivals, if you are visiting Ladakh in 2018 during any of these festival dates mentioned above, to experience the culture & rituals of Ladakh region closely.
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