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Ladakh in February
Still winter, still flight-only, but the light is sharp and Leh comes out for Dosmoche, the festival of the scapegoat, at Leh Palace and at Diskit and Likir monasteries. Snow leopard season continues in Hemis National Park, and the Chadar trek usually runs into mid-February when the ice holds. Khardung La stays open most days, so Nubra is possible in a sturdy car.
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Our picks for February
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Leh
Old caravan town at 3,500 m, and where every Ladakh trip begins
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Nubra Valley
The old caravan valley over Khardung La, with dunes and orchards
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Hemis
Ladakh's great Drukpa monastery and the snow leopard national park
Festivals
On in February
Trips
Trips at their best in February
No published trip peaks in February
We still plan Ladakh in February 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 February, answered
Is February a good time to visit Ladakh?
Still winter, still flight-only, but the light is sharp and Leh comes out for Dosmoche, the festival of the scapegoat, at Leh Palace and at Diskit and Likir monasteries. Snow leopard season continues in Hemis National Park, and the Chadar trek usually runs into mid-February when the ice holds. Khardung La stays open most days, so Nubra is possible in a sturdy car.
What is the weather like in Ladakh in February?
Leh −12 to 2 °C, clear with light snow spells. 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 February?
We suggest Leh, Nubra Valley, Hemis. Dosmoche follows the Tibetan calendar; confirm the year's date with the Leh tourist office before booking flights.