Ladakh, a region situated in Jammu and Kashmir makes for an ideal place of visit during the holidays. The snow clad mountain peaks, the rough landscapes, the tough terrains, the deep gorges and the Himalayan as well as the Karakoram mountain ranges not only adds to the beauty of this place but makes this the perfect place as far as trekking as well as expeditions are concerned. 
Since Ladakh is situated at an altitude that ranges from 9.000 feet to 25,170 feet, it experiences severe winter conditions. Thus, if you wish to visit Ladakh, then it is advisable to visit this place during the summer months. As during the summer months, the temperature rises to about 27 degrees and during the winter months the temperature drops down to minus 20 degree Celsius.
Ladakh offers a host of options as far as expeditions are concerned or rather it would be correct to say that the mountain peaks of Ladakh offers great options for expeditions. The expeditions that are organized by Ladakh tour operators are Stok Kangri Expedition, the Nun Peak Expedition, the Tupendo Peak Expedition, Shivling Peak Expedition, Hamukh Peak Expedition, to name a few.
These expedition tours require you to be physically as well as mentally strong. It also requires you to carry a lot of equipments such as boots, tents, food, water, clothing, mattresses, a map and other necessary things. For the expedition tours, it is advisable to take the help of a professional guide.
To provide you with a fair idea about the Ladakh expeditions, given here is a short detail about the Stok Kangri Expedition. This expedition is not easy at all, thus it is only recommended for people, who have a few years of experience behind them as far as trekking is concerned. This expedition requires you to walk through the villages, the undulating valleys and steep slopes, thus making it challenging for you. 
However, the best part about this expedition is that it offers an enchanting view of the majestic Karakoram Ranges. This expedition tour also includes in itself a trip to Leh (the former capital of Ladakh). You can opt for this expedition, which extends for 14 days or can go for an expedition tour of your choice.
The months that are best suited for expedition tours are between June and September, as it experiences low rainfall. So just book your tickets to Ladakh for an expedition experience, which would definitely prove to be once in a lifetime experience.
It is necessary to state here that the foreign visitors need the permission of Indian Mountaineering Institute to go for an expedition tour not only in Ladakh, but in India.
Have a great trip to Ladakh.
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