Things To Do:
Adventure tourism in Ladakh has gained much popularity in the recent times. Some of the most popular sports that form a part of the adventure tourism in Leh Ladakh are:

Trekking:
Ladakh is quite famous and popular for the numerous trekking options it offers. Trekking possibilities in Ladakh include short, daylong walks to the mountain slopes, isolated villages, simple settlements, or across a ridge. You can also take long trans-mountain treks, spanning weeks. While trekking, you may come across some rare animal species like gazelles, ibex, ammon, shapo etc.

River Rafting:
Indus and Zanskar Rivers are the main venues for river rafting in Ladakh. The main season for Rafting expeditions is from July to September. For the professionals, the best stretch is on the Indus River, between Spituk and Saspol. For basic training, you should undertake the stretch upward of Spituk up to Karu.

Mountain Climbing:
The mountain climbing season in Ladakh extends from mid-May to mid-October. However, the best time for mountain climbing is from June to September, when Ladakh remains unaffected by the monsoon. Permission from the Indian Mountaineering Federation in Delhi is required before ascending a peak in Ladakh.

Cycling:
Cycling is also one of the popular adventure sports in Ladakh, India. A visit to the spectacular Buddhist Gompas, through the fascinating local villages, with the Himalayas forming the background, is enjoyed best with a cycle. However, one needs to be a technically perfect biker to cycle on the zigzag roads in Ladakh. The best time for cycling is from mid June to end of September. Some famous cycling routes in Ladakh are the 64 km Leh-Alchi Road, 45 km Leh-Hemis road, Jispa-Gondla, Marhi-Manali, etc.

Camel Safaris:
Camel safaris in Ladakh have the specialty of Bactrian camels, having 2 humps. These safaris are one of its kind in India and are organized across the sand dunes around Hunder in Ladakh.

Polo:
Polo is a very popular sport in Ladakh. It is usually played in summers at the Leh polo ground on every Tuesday and Saturday. The Ladakh Festival, held in the first half of September, includes a number of Polo tournaments.

Archery:
Archery is a traditional sport of Ladakh. Villages and the National Archery stadium in Leh regularly serve as venues for Archery contests in Ladakh.

Travel Tips:
Each and every place that we visit has some codes of conduct that should be followed while staying there. This shows our respect to the place and its culture and at the same time, makes our trip more enjoyable. We should remember that small little gestures make a long lasting impact. In the following lines, we have mentioned some mindful travel tips that should be followed by the tourists visiting Ladakh.

Respect the Local Culture:
Taking small precautions and adhering to a few rules will go a long way in showing proper respect to the local culture of Ladakh. Please dress conservatively. Do not wear short pants or other dresses that expose your shoulders, midriff or back. This tip should be diligently followed, especially at the time of visiting the monasteries. Do not take photographs or enter gardens, houses, etc at your own will. Take due permission before indulging in any such activity.

Say "No" to Plastic:
Never ever use anything in plastic. Instead of throwing away your empty mineral water bottles, get them refilled. For the purpose, you can make use of the services offered by Dzomsa in Leh. They provide pressure boiled water at the cost of 7 rupees per liter. At the time of buying goods from the market, avoid using plastic carry bags. Always ask for or use cloth bags.

Save Water:
Try to conserve water as much as you can. Make use Ladakhi toilets instead of flush toilets, wherever they are available. Do not wash your clothes directly in streams. It will create water pollution. Instead, make use of eco-friendly laundry service.

Save Energy:
Just like water, energy should also be conserved. At many places in Ladakh, solar showers are available. Try to substitute them for the other showers whenever possible. Always patronize places that utilize renewable sources of electricity.

Limit Vehicle Use:
Try to make the minimum possible use of vehicles. Instead, take a walk or ride a bike. If possible, share rides with others. This will go a long way in reducing the levels of air pollution in the valley.

Support the Local Economy When You Shop and Eat:
Whenever you go for shopping or eat outside, try to support the local economy. Buy locally made handicrafts, which make use of native and natural materials. Local, organically grown food should replace the other food products. Try to avoid the products of multinational corporations as much as you can.

Support Local Organizations and Educate Yourself about Sustainable Living:
After traveling to Ladakh, try to know more about the place, its people, the local economy, etc. For the purpose, you can see "Ancient Futures" and other documentaries at the Women's Alliance in Leh. These documentaries are screened everyday at 3 pm, except for Sundays. You can also discover appropriate technology at the library at the Ecology Centre. Extend as much support as you can to the local organizations.

By Road:
The 434-km Srinagar-Leh road connects Ladakh to rest of the country. The road remains open for traffic from early June to November. There are regular Deluxe and Ordinary bus services between Srinagar and Leh plying on this route, operated by the J&K State Road Transport Corporation (J&KSRTC). You can also hire taxis (cars and jeeps) from Srinagar for the purpose. Another road leading to Ladakh is the 473-km Manali-Leh Highway. It remains open for traffic from mid-June to early October. There are regular Deluxe and Ordinary bus services plying on this route, operated by Himachal Pradesh Tourism, H.P. SRTC and J&K SRTC.