Leh Ladakh seems like an inaccessible rugged region that lies between mountain ranges and has a cold climate. Leh Ladakh is more accessible in the summer months rather than in the winter months, and snowfall makes the roads inaccessible. But as tourism has developed in Leh Ladakh, it has become accessible to the tourists and there are many transport options to reach Leh Ladakh:

The tourists can directly travel to the tourist attraction by air as Leh has an airport with daily flights from Delhi and other cities in India and are usually part of the Leh Ladakh Packages. There are road routes through Kargil and Manali which are open in the summer when the roads are clear. Tourists can even travel to the Tawi Railway Station and then take a cab to reach Ladakh. People can travel to Ladakh by road via taxis, jeeps and many tourists love to take a road trip on bikes to reach Leh Ladakh.

There is a unique food culture in Leh Ladakh with influences from cultures all over the region. Ladakhi food is influenced mainly by Tibetan food next door. Barley is extensively grown here and Tsampa is the locally roasted flour made from barley. Dumplings are common as well as momos but some of the main dishes include Thukpa which is a noodle soup and Tigmo which is a local fermented bread and very popular in the cuisine.

There are some good restaurants in Ladakh and the way Leh Ladakh Itinerary is designed; tourists also enjoy the food at the roadside eateries along the highways in this region. Meat, dairy, and fresh vegetables are part of the diet and even yak milk is common in this region. Chhurpi momos, the famous butter-milk tea are very popular with the tourists in this region. The food in this region is very hearty as the climate is harsh and calorie intake has to be high to build strength in Leh Ladakh.

This is a very famous tourist destination with many places to visit in Leh Ladakh. The ancient monasteries in Leh Ladakh are very popular among tourists and are usually included in the Leh Ladakh Trip Programs.

Leh is the capital town with small towns in Ladakh as well as natural tourist attractions worth visiting. Leh Ladakh is a multi-religious and diverse place where there are many natural as well as man made tourist attractions. The tourist places include Hemis National Park, Pangong Lake, Royal Leh Palace, Tso Moriri Lake, Khardung La Pass, Nubra Valley, Magnetic Hill, and Lamayuru Town are the top places to visit. Alchi is a popular hamlet, Zanskar Valley is popular with tourists, and Markha Valley Trek is often on the tourist train for adventure enthusiasts. Trekkers, regular tourist, pilgrims and road trip enthusiasts all travel to Leh and Ladakh as it is a top tourist attractions in Leh Ladakh.

Buddhist tourism plays an important role in tourism in the state and there are around 35 monasteries in the region. There are beautiful monasteries with Tibetan architecture in Leh and Ladakh. These monasteries are visited as pilgrimage sites as well as tourist destinations by people visiting Leh Ladakh. The architecture symbolizes the Tibetan culture and is a hub for Buddhism in the region.
Monasteries in Leh and other towns in Ladakh are part of most trips to this region. The Thiksey Monastery and the Shanti Stupa are the most famous Buddhist sites in Ladakh. Ladakh Tourist Places include many ancient monasteries like The Hemis Monastery, Rangdum Gompa, Lamayuru Monastery, Phugtal Monastery, Alchi Monastery. The Spituk Gompa, Shey Monastery, and Sankar Monastery are also included in many tourist trips. Buddhist culture is very prevalent in this region and just like Lhasa in Tibet, Dharamshala in India, this culture has flourished in Ladakh.

There are many important tips that the tourists need to take into consideration before visiting Leh Ladakh. There is a permit registration process required for tourists, it is mandatory for tourists to travel with valid permits for all travelers. 

Altitude sickness is a major problem for some tourists who visit this region as it is located on the highest plateau in the region. There should be a proper medicine pack that tourists should carry like personal medications, aspirin, Diamox, altitude sickness medication and basic first aid. An important tip is to know where the basic civic facilities in the region like hospitals, clinics, police stations, shopping, banking, and restaurant facilities. Keeping a watch on the weather is a good idea. The roads are closed during the snowfall months so that is something worth knowing as a tourist. Keeping personal documents and identity proofs is always an important tip for a trip to Leh.