Ladakh is bordered by the Karakoram chain of mountains in the north and the Himalayas in the south. It is coldest desert in the world. Ladakh has the perquisite of being a unique tourist destination on Earth. It is known for its extreme deserts, blue waters, freezing winds, glaciers and sand dunes. Leh is blessed with vivid culture and religion. It receives hefty snowfall throughout from the month of November till late May. Travellers are likely to see more of the Buddhists as the majority of the tourist attractions are in the east and directly related to Tibetan Buddhist culture. Historically significant and culturally rich cities like Leh and Kargil awaken your curiosity. Ladakh region witnesses summer season between the months of April and September and this is the best time to visit Ladakh. Ladakh can be accessed by air and is visited by a trekking enthusiasts as it is quite popular for its winter treks. The temperature goes below zero degrees many time and the weather is extremely chilly. With no drainage leading out of this area, there are a number of beautiful salt water lakes that make popular destinations for tourists.