Cultural Festival · Ladakh
Ladakh Festival
Leh and nearby villages, Leh
Photo of the area: Ingo Mehling, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A September festival of Ladakhi culture, music, polo and archery.
Organised for visitors, the Ladakh Festival opens with a procession through Leh and continues with dance, music, polo and archery. In 2026 it was held from 26 to 28 September.
Planning a visit
- When: Usually September. The next dates have not been announced yet. The last edition was held 26 – 28 Sep 2026.
- Where: Leh and nearby villages, Leh, Ladakh.
- Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.
Sources
Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.
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