Getting there: There are daily flights from Delhi to Leh, by Jet Airways and Indian Airlines. By road, you could do the 475km Manali to Leh journey. The highway is open from mid-June to mid-September depending on weather conditions. The 12hr drive can be done over 2 days with a night halt at Sarchu.

Climate: Summer (May to September) is warm, though light woollens are required in the evening. Pack sunscreen lotions, hats and dark-glasses.