Ladakh is renowned for its vibrant Buddhist festivals, traditional celebrations, cultural fairs, adventure events, and seasonal tourism festivals. These events offer visitors a unique opportunity to experience Ladakhi culture, masked dances, monastery rituals, local music, and traditional sports.
Ladakh Festivals and Events Calendar
| S. No. | Event / Festival Name | Month | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spituk Gustor Festival | January | Spituk Monastery |
| 2 | Dosmochey Festival | February | Leh, Likir Monastery, Diskit Monastery |
| 3 | Ladakh Ice Climbing Festival | February | Leh |
| 4 | Ladakh Winter Snow Leopard Festival | February | Hemis National Park (Rumbak Valley) |
| 5 | Stok Guru Tsechu | March | Stok Palace |
| 6 | Mangtho Nagrang | March | Mangtho Monastery |
| 7 | Shey Rul-lo | March | Shey |
| 8 | Apricot Blossom Festival | April | Central Ladakh & Sham Valley (Lower Indus Valley) |
| 9 | Hemis Tsechu | June | Hemis Monastery |
| 10 | Shachukul Kabgyat | June | Shachukul Monastery |
| 11 | Yuru Kabgyat | June | Lamayuru |
| 12 | Phyang Tsedup | July | Phyang Monastery |
| 13 | Korzok Gustor | July | Korzok Monastery |
| 14 | Takthok Tsechu | July | Takthok Monastery |
| 15 | Ladakh Polo Festival | July | Chuchot |
| 16 | Nomadic Festival | July | Changthang |
| 17 | Ladakh Aero Festival | August | Sakti |
| 18 | Ladakh River Festival | August | Sangam Point |
| 19 | Ladakh dPalrNgam Duston / UT Declaration Day | August | Leh |
| 20 | Buckwheat Festival | September | Sham Valley |
| 21 | Climate Cup Football Tournament | September | Leh |
| 22 | Ladakh Marathon | September | Leh |
| 23 | Nubra Sports & Adventure Festival | September | Nubra Valley |
| 24 | Ladakh Festival | September | Leh |
| 25 | Himalayan Film Festival | September | Leh |
| 26 | Diskit Gustor | October | Diskit Monastery |
| 27 | Ladakh Bird Festival | October | Tsokar |
| 28 | Thiksey Gustor | November | Thiksey Monastery |
| 29 | Chemrey Wangchok | November | Chemrey Monastery |
Best Time for Festival Tourism in Ladakh
| Season | Major Festivals |
|---|---|
| Winter (Jan–Mar) | Spituk Gustor, Dosmochey, Stok Guru Tsechu, Matho Nagrang |
| Spring (Apr–May) | Apricot Blossom Festival, Saka Dawa |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | Sindhu Darshan, Hemis Festival, Yuru Kabgyat, Korzok Gustor |
| Autumn (Sep–Nov) | Ladakh Festival, Diskit Gustor, Thiksey Gustor |
| Winter (Dec) | Galdan Namchot, Losar |
Festivals in Ladakh with Dates 2026-2027
| Festival | Location | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spituk Gustor | Spituk Monastery | 16–17 Jan | 05–06 Jan |
| Dosmochey | Leh / Diskit / Likir | 15–16 Feb | 04–05 Feb |
| Stok Guru Tsechu | Stok Palace | 25–26 Feb | 15–16 Feb |
| Matho Nagrang | Matho Monastery | 02–03 Mar | 19–20 Feb |
| Saka Dawa | All over Ladakh | 31 May | 18 Jun |
| Yuru Kabgyat | Lamayuru Monastery | 13–14 Jun | 01–02 Jul |
| Hemis Tsechu (Hemis Festival) | Hemis Monastery | 24–25 Jun | 13–14 Jul |
| Ladakh Polo Festival | Chushot Gongma | 11–17 Jul | 11–17 Jul |
| Shachukul Kabgyat | Shachukul Monastery | 02–03 Jul | 20–21 Jul |
| Stongde Gustor | Stongde Monastery | 03–04 Jul | 21–22 Jul |
| Phyang Tsedup | Phyang Monastery | 12–13 Jul | 31 Jul–01 Aug |
| Karsha Gustor | Karsha Monastery | 12–13 Jul | 31 Jul–01 Aug |
| Korzok Gustor | Korzok Monastery | 17–18 Jul | 06–07 Aug |
| Takthok Tsechu | Takthok Monastery | 24–25 Jul | 11–12 Aug |
| Sani Naro Nasjal | Sani Monastery (Zanskar) | 28–29 Jul | 16–17 Aug |
| Diskit Gustor | Diskit Monastery | 08–09 Oct | 27–28 Oct |
| Thiksey Gustor | Thiksey Monastery | 28–29 Oct | 16–17 Nov |
| Chemrey Wangchok | Chemrey Monastery | 07–08 Nov | 26–27 Nov |
| Galdan Namchot | All over Ladakh | 03 Dec | 22 Dec |
| Losar (Ladakhi New Year) | All over Ladakh | 09 Dec | 28 Dec |
| Ladakh Festival (Cultural) | Leh / Region | 21–24 Sep | 21–24 Sep |
These festivals showcase Ladakh’s Buddhist heritage, nomadic traditions, adventure sports, wildlife conservation, local agriculture, and cultural diversity, making them major attractions for visitors throughout the year.
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