OYO Team

Leh-Ladakh has gained quite an immense popularity in the last one decade. Tourists have been flocking in thousands to visit this magical Buddhist ex-kingdom. Famed for its unique culture and exceptional landscapes, Leh-Ladakh never fails to impress; no matter how many times you visit the place. If you want the best of experience, it is vital that you plan your visit per the climate of the mountains.

A few people consider June to August the best months to visit when the summer beauty of the land is at its full bloom. It is that time of the year when the snow melts and there is a buzz all-around of the vibrant Hemis Festival. While for the others, an authentic experience of the place can only be gained when the mountains are snow-clad. These are the months from December to February when the winter opens the gateway for various adventure activities in the valley such as the famous Chadar trek.

Helping you plan your visit wisely, here is a detailed description of the weather and the attractions in Leh-Ladakh during each month. Take a look!

Month-wise Weather in Leh-Ladakh

• January

(Temperature: Maximum -2°C, Minimum -14°C)

• The temperature remains sub-zero almost the entire month.
• Highways are covered with snow and remain frozen.
• The famous Zanskar River is frozen, serving as a crossing for trekkers (the frozen river trek is famously known as Chadar Trek).
• The region suffers cut-off in water supply with only six hours availability of electricity.
• This is the best time to interact with the locals as the number of tourists is low during this time.
• It is also the best time for snow leopard tracks.
• Spituk Gustor Festival is celebrated during this month.

• February

(Temperature: Maximum 1°C, Minimum -11°C)

• February is a little less intense than January but it is still very cold.
• The highways are still laden with snow and the lakes are frozen.
• The temperature being a little more than January prompts a few locals to open their shops and stores.
• There’s no water supply and only six hours of electricity supply.
• Dosmoche, Yargon Tungshak, Stok Guru Tsechu, Matho Nagrang festivals are held in this month.

• March

(Temperature: Maximum 6°C, Minimum -5°C)

• The temperature starts increasing in March. Though, the tourists from warmer regions may still feel cold.
• Days become sunny; however, nights remain frosty.
• Highways are still closed, and you can only fly in either from Delhi or Srinagar.
• Camping at Pangong Tso and Nubra Valley is also not feasible during this time.
• Matho Nagrang, Stok Guru Tsechu, Yargon Tungshak festivals are held in this month.

• April

(Temperature: Maximum 15°C, Minimum -1°C)

• By April, heavy snowfall stops and summer starts suffusing in the lives of the people of Ladakh.
• The city sees an influx of some tourists by this time. The city-hotels and local guest houses also open up.
• The only route to visit Ladakh is by air as the roads and high mountain passes are still not open.
• The weather, however, is still not sunny and warm as is during the peak summer season.

• May

(Temperature: Maximum 16°C, Minimum 3°C)

• By mid-May, snow thaws and the narrow city roads are crowded by the Indian Army’s winter stocking convoys. This sometimes creates difficulty for the civilian vehicles to move around.
• The effects of winter are not completely faded. The air in the region still feels cold.
• However, by late May, tourists start visiting the region, usually by air as the roads are still shut.
• There are chances that the Zoji La Pass (Leh-Srinagar route) is open for the travellers. It usually opens up by late May or early June.
• The Rohtang Pass (Leh-Manali route), however, is still closed in May.

• June

(Temperature: Maximum 21°C, Minimum 7°C)

• By early June, all the road routes to Leh open up and one can quickly travel to Leh via the Srinagar-Leh-Manali Circuit.
• If you wish to see snow-covered roads and mountains en route, this is the perfect time to visit Leh-Ladakh.
• However, for the initial seven to ten days, the roads are in an unstable condition due to snow-slides and roadblocks. So, plan your trip wisely.
• By mid-June, the snow starts to melt. So you will come across various water crossings and streams en route.
• Saka Dawa, Yuru Kabgyat. Sindhu Darshan and Hemis festivals are celebrated in this month.

• July-August

(Temperature: Maximum 25°C, Minimum 10°C)

• By this time, all passes and roads to Ladakh are open. The landscape is inviting; offering spectacular views to tourists.
• If you are planning a road trip via the Manali-Leh Highway, leave from Manali early in the morning to avoid the heavy traffic jam at the Rohtang Pass.
• If you are planning a road trip from the Srinagar-Leh Highway, leave from Srinagar early in the morning to avoid the traffic jam in Sonmarg.
• Stongday, Karsha, Phyang, Sachukul, Karzok, Dakthok and Sani Nasjal festivals are celebrated during these this month.

• September

(Temperature: Maximum 21°C, Minimum 5°C)

• This time of the year has mixed climatic conditions in Leh-Ladakh. Early September offers abundant natural beauty all-around. However, by the end of the month, winter begins in the mountains.
• The hotel rates come down as not many people visit the region during this time. Many campsites are either on the verge of closing or are already closed by the mid-September.
• The weather starts getting cold and it might snow during late September.
• The landscape is barren and rocky, as the glaciers stop melting by this time
• Though the roads are in good condition, occasional snowfall can sometimes create blockages.

• October

(Temperature: Maximum 14°C, Minimum -1°C)

• By this time, most of the tourists leave and only some passionate travellers stay.
• Regular snowfall starts and cold winds blow over the mountains.
• The Manali-Leh highway is open but gets covered with snow. Most of the guest houses and eating joints are also closed on this route.
• The Diskit Festival is celebrated during this month.

• November

(Temperature: Maximum 7°C, Minimum -6°C)

• Temperature starts to drop below the freezing point, especially during the nights.
• Highways are covered with snow leaving flights as the only option to reach the region during this time of the year.
• Lakes freeze due to the cold weather; camping beside Pangong Tso is not possible.
• Angeethi and body warmers are needed to keep warm.
• The water supply is also not available from November.
• Electricity is available for only six hours a day.
• Thiksey and Padum festivals are celebrated in this month.

• December

(Temperature: Maximum 2°C, Minimum -11°C)

• This month marks the beginning of Leh-Ladakh’s bone-chilling winter.
• Highways and passes remain closed owing to excessive snowfall.
• Snow layers as thick as six inches can be found over the lakes and rivers.
• Losar and Galdan Namchot festivals are celebrated during this month.

With all this information at hand, all you need to do is choose a month that suits your travel plans the best. In the end, you’ll realise that a visit to Leh-Ladakh is an experience of a lifetime.

Planning to have a journey of a lifetime? Want to go to an incredible and unexplored place? Well, Ladakh is your answer!

Perched amidst two of the world’s most majestic mountain ranges—the Great Himalayas and the Karakoram; Ladakh is abundant with breathtaking views. From the scenic beauty to the unique culture, there are a plethora of things you can explore in Ladakh. Here is a list (in reverse order) of the top 10 things you should never miss on a trip to Ladakh.

10) Visit the Highest Salt Lake of the World: Pangong Lake

Situated at 4350 metres above the sea level, Pangong Lake offers some of the best views of Ladakh. An important breeding ground for a variety of birds, the lake remains frozen in winters. A five-hour drive from Leh, the journey through the beautiful mountain roads to the lake is itself a lifetime experience.

9) Savour your Taste Buds

Ladakh is not only popular for its natural beauty, but also for a wide variety of mouth-watering dishes. Here are some of the must-try Ladakhi cuisines:

• Thukpa (Tibetan noodle soup)
• Dumplings (momos)
• Pava (boiled peas mixed with barley)
• Chalak (a mixture of tea, butter, sugar and tsampa)
• Khambish (wheat flour bread)

8) Be on The Top at Khardung La

Serving as the gateway to the Shyok and Nubra Valleys, Khardung La is the world’s highest motorable pass. With Ladakh range spreading towards the south and the Karakoram range to the north, the road offers a picturesque view from the top.

Tip: While riding through Khardung La, do not forget to get clicked beside the board highlighting—World’s Highest Motorable Road.

7) Experience Serenity at The Oldest and Largest Buddhist Monastery: Diskit Monastery

Situated on a hill of 10,315 ft above the sea level, the Diskit monastery has an impressive statue of Maitreya Buddha that scales up to a height of 106 ft. The mesmerising aura of the monastery is decorated with the images of fierce guardian deities. Apart from this, there are many other age-old monasteries located in Ladakh.

6) Visit Tsomoriri Lake

Located in the Rupshu Valley, Tsomoriri Lake is no less than a heaven for both the wildlife lovers and photographers. The hills rising to an altitude of 6000 m offer the best views to be captured on your camera. The wildlife lovers can glee to be among 34 species of birds and may get lucky to spot a snow leopard or a Tibetan wolf.

5) Feel Like a Royal at Royal Leh Palace

A nine-storey structure, the Royal Leh Palace provides a panoramic view of Ladakh from the top. The heavenly surroundings comprise of the Zanskar Range and Indus Valley. The palace houses a museum that gives you a peek inside the heritage of Ladakh. Apart from the exquisite collection of royal ornaments, ceremonial dresses, and imperial crowns, you can also explore the 450-year-old Chinese thangka or sooth paintings.

4) Explore Nubra Valley

Originally known as Ldumra, which means the valley of flowers, today, Nubra Valley is an arid mountain region. The only vegetation can be seen along the river bed of Nubra (river). Remaining cold during January to April, the best time to visit Nubra is from April to August. Apart from tourists, these months bring blooming apricot trees along.

3) Watch the Sangam of Zanskar and Indus River

About 30 km west of Leh, the meeting point of the Indus and Zanskar Rivers is a magnificent sight. The green water of the Indus meeting the muddy water of the Zanskar is a sight to behold. While you watch this amazing conflation, do not forget to capture the view in your camera.

2) Experience The Cold in Drass Valley

Drass Valley is the second coldest inhabited place in the world with the temperature going as low as -40ºC as the winters begin. The whole region remains snow-capped even in the late autumn and early spring, and suffers frequent snow storms.

1) Get Involved in Adventurous Activities

A storehouse of adventure, Ladakh offers a good number of adventure sports to explore—mountaineering, jeep safari, trekking, cycling, yak safari and river rafting are some. The high mountain ranges, scenic trails, expansive lakes, deep valleys and high passes add to the joy of the adventure.

Words can’t do justice to the beauty of the Ladakh. Come, experience and make your own story at this enchanting land of mountains.

To someone who loves travelling, a trip to Leh-Ladakh will nothing be less than Nirvana. The stark mountains, high-altitude passes and the unaltered culture of Ladakh will surely be an unforgettable experience. A trip to Ladakh is a dream come true for every travel enthusiast and with the things listed below, it is not so easy to let this dream go. From the fluttering prayer flags to the jagged mountains, you will find it all. Check out the list of top 10 things you’ll definitely love about Ladakh.

1) Culture

A culture that has remained intact since its inception, Buddhism offers some exceptional insights. Vibrant yet unifying, Buddhism binds all its followers in one thread. The unique Buddhist teachings are something which everyone should experience once in their lifetime.

2) Colours

At first, the landscape looks all beige, but once you start moving uphill, a colourful melange of colours welcomes you. From dull brown to bright green, all sorts of colours paint the canvas of Ladakh. Combined with different textures, the mountains seem to be hypnotic. This picturesque beauty of Ladakh is no less than a heaven for photography lovers.

3) Diversity

In simple words, Ladakh is a diverse land. From rocky mountains to the plain desert and the raging rivers to the frozen lakes—Ladakh shows diversity at every mile you travel. Apart from the landscape, there is variance in its lifestyle too. Sharing roots with Tibet and Central Asia, the way of living of the people in Ladakh is considerably different from the rest of India. Traditionally leading a nomadic pastoral life, the people of Ladakh have now moved to agriculture and made it their primary occupation.

4) Friendliness

There are a few places in the world where you can approach any house and ask a random person for a meal or a place to sleep. There are even fewer places where people (when not at home) leave their houses open to others who need a place to eat or sleep. Surprisingly, Ladakh offers you all of this! It is said that Ladakhis are not inclined towards materialistic things but are wealthy at heart. Following the traits of their culture, Buddhism—a majority of Ladakhis are welcoming and warm towards tourists.

5) Social Life

It’s touristy here, but not overwhelmingly so. There’s just the right mix of local people and tourists (both Indians and foreigners) to make it enjoyable. Everyone around is social, making Ladakh a great choice if you want to experience the best of hospitality.

6) Female Folks

Charming, curious, and slightly mysterious—the old women of Ladakh get dressed in thick wools even during the summer. They wear exquisite jewellery made from rice pearls and turquoise stones. Carrying babies on their back, these women can be easily spotted selling fruits and vegetables along the roadside. Travelling along with these lovely ladies is a complete delight.

7) Sky

Spending a night under the star-studded sky of Ladakh is an experience of a lifetime. Go camping amidst the beautiful mountains of Ladakh and witness the magic of stars. A clear view of the shining stars offers a great opportunity for photographers to get some of their best clicks.

8) Stillness

Ladakhis prefer life at a slow speed. Though swarmed with tourists, the landscape of Ladakh seems to be standing stock-still. So if you want to experience serenity in a place away from the city life, Ladakh is the right destination for you.

9) Melody

Waking up to the sounds of nature and the people who are involved in their work peacefully; sets life on a melody. Ladakh with its serene flora and fauna sings a song of its own.

10) Surprises

There’s always something unique in a day when you are in Ladakh. You may find herds of animals in the midst of nowhere. You may get a chance to walk along with tribal women of Ladakh and listen to the folklore of the region. You may also get lucky to share a cup of tea with a monk and gain some insights about the Buddhist culture. Be it anything, Ladakh surprises you in all the possible ways.

With such uniqueness and magnificence, Ladakh is sure to mesmerise you and create a memorable experience.

What is the best way to experience a place? Well, the answers would vary, but for some, a road trip is evident—and when it comes to Ladakh, the decision is final. Owing to the growing craze of adventure among the youngsters, road trips have become a trend in the Himalayas. Riding on the highest roads of the world, there is no better way to experience the rough yet captivating beauty of Ladakh than a road trip. Here, we have curated a list of top 5 road trips to Ladakh offering a lifetime of experience.

1) The Monastery Circuit

Route: Basgo – Spituk – Leh – Shey – Thiksey – Stakna – Hemis – Matho – Stok

Stay Options: Leh-Ladakh offers a wide variety of stay options ranging from homestays to deluxe hotels.

This circuit is a cultural extravaganza offering an abundance of mesmerising views. Start your trip at Basgo, which is the ancient capital of Ladakh and head towards the monasteries of the Indus Valley. Taking you 500 years back down the road, this trip offers an exceptional experience. You will notice that the region’s culture and tradition have been preserved uniquely. For the ones, who want to explore the rich heritage and culture of Ladakh, plan your trip around the Hemis Festival. It is celebrated on the 10th day of the Tibetan lunar month.

2) The Lake Circuit

Route: Leh – Tsultak Tso – Chagar Tso – Pangong Tso – Mirpal Tso – Yaye Tso – Chilling Tso – Ryul Tso – Kyagar Tso – Tso Moriri – Startsapuk Tso – Tso Kar

Stay Options: You can stay in the hotels of Leh or enjoy a camping experience at the Tso Camp. You can also camp around Pangong Tso (camps are not allowed near the lake). Tso Moriri too has camps at Korzok.

515km long, this road trip is a bumpy ride that passes through some of the most rugged yet beautiful regions of Ladakh. You have to cross some restricted areas on your way for which prior permits are needed to be arranged from the DC office at Leh. This route takes you from the high-altitude freshwater lakes to the saline lakes of Chumathang and Rupshu. Exotic wildlife such as yaks, wild asses (kiang), Himalayan marmots, Tibetan gazelle, black-necked cranes, geese and many other Himalayan animals can be spotted en route. While on the road, you can also peek inside the lifestyle of Changpas who are the nomads of Central Asia. An exhilarating experience altogether, the route through the Chang La Pass is the third highest motorable road in the entire world.

3) The Road to The Last Frontier

Route: Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Nubra – Turtuk

Stay Options: You can stay in the cosy accommodations of Leh, Nubra and Turtuk.

As the name suggests, this road takes you to Turtuk, which is the last northern frontier of India along with Pakistan border. In the earlier days, this route served as the ancient silk route connecting Indian traders to other traders of the world. The footprints of the trade can still be seen as the double-humped camels used by the traders are still found in the Nubra Valley. The road passes through Khardung La (the world’s highest motorable road) and enters into the Nubra Valley.

As you start descending from the K-Top towards the Nubra Valley, you can see the statue (106 ft high) of Maitreya Buddha of Diskit Monastery at the horizon. The landscape here is an amazing mix of natural beauty—on the one hand, there are snow-capped mountains and glacier streams forming the Nubra river, while on the other, you can see sand dunes with camels roaming around. Turtuk is as close as one can get to Pakistan in India. Paved with apricot trees, it is a beautiful village to visit. Balti, which is the local tribe of the region, follows the age-old customs and speaks a unique language which cannot be written.

4) The Road to The Aryans

Route: Leh – Nimmoo – Basgo – Dah and Hanu – Kargil

Stay Option: You can stay at Leh, Biama (near Dah) and Kargil.

This road trip takes you back to the time of Alexander the Great. As you start your drive from Leh and head to the Leh-Srinagar highway, the road takes you to Nimmoo where the Indus and Zanskar rivers meet. Your next stop en route is Basgo, which is the ancient capital of Ladakh. Once at Khalsi, take the road to the right and follow the Indus, leaving the Leh-Srinagar highway behind. This is route is full of beautiful views with roaring Indus flowing on the left and mighty Himalayas on the right.

Paved with apricot trees on both the sides, the road takes you to the Aryan villages of Dah and Hanu. People of this region worship their pantheon of Gods and have an Indo-European appearance. They are believed to be descendants of the army of Alexander of Macedonia. The tribe has a unique way of dressing with flowers and apricots on their heads and a pendant having Dalai Lama’s picture. The road ends at Kargil. You will need inner line permits to travel this road which can be obtained from the DC office in Leh.

5) National Highway 1 D

Route: Leh – Basgo – Lamayuru – Mulbekh – Kargil – Drass – Srinagar

Stay Options: If you take this route, there is no dearth of stay options. You can find accommodation at Leh, Lamayuru, Mulbekh, Kargil, Drass and Srinagar

As the name suggests, this is a spur to the NH 1 connecting Leh to Srinagar. This is the only other road apart from Manali-Leh highway that connects Ladakh and other remote towns of the Himalayas with the rest of India. The highway is decorated with beautiful landscapes all along the route. You can visit Nimmoo (the confluence of Indus and Zanskar rivers), Basgo (the ancient capital of Ladakh), Alchi (a monastery, known for the rare Buddhist paintings) and Lamayuru (known for its beautiful moon-like landscape).

As you head towards Mulbekh, you can notice the statue of Maitreya Buddha overlooking the old trade route and modern highway. The road is heavily paved with army check posts as it passes through the areas that are close to the border. You will come across interesting road signs such as—ALERT!! ENEMY IS WATCHING YOU! For the ones who want to explore more isolated regions of Ladakh, Kargil is the point to change the route and enter Zanskar Valley. For the ones continuing on the same route, head further to Drass and enter Sonmarg Valley. The route suddenly changes landscapes here. As you reach near Sonmarg, the shades of brown start to disappear. You can end the journey at Srinagar relaxing in the houseboats of Dal Lake and enjoying the hospitality of Kashmir.

With all this information at your disposal, do not procrastinate your dream road trip anymore. Pack your bags and leave for that life-changing trip you have always been planning for.

It won’t be wrong to say that Ladakh is one of the most mesmerising places on earth. Right from the high mountains to the steep valleys and from the raging rivers to the frozen lakes, Ladakh is a land of surprises. Amidst the surroundings that seem alien to the concept of green vegetation, the feeling of being in the middle of nowhere is both exciting as well as bone-chilling. But you need not worry, as we bring you a list of the top 5 things to do in Ladakh. Take a look!

1) Tap to the beats of Ladakhi masked dancers during the Hemis Festival

Hemis Gompa is the biggest monastery in Ladakh. Courtyard of this otherwise silent and peaceful monastery becomes an open-air theatre and buzzes with the sounds of cymbals, drums and gigantic windpipes during the Hemis festival. This festival is celebrated to venerate the birth of Guru Rinpoche who was the founder of Buddhism in the region. The lamas perform the mystical ‘chaam dance’ wearing colourful attire and masks that depict varied emotions. The festival is celebrated for two days. Once every twelve years (in the Tibetan year of monkey), the bejewelled ‘thangka’ of Guru Rinpoche is unfurled during the festival. The experience of these two days is a memory to be cherished for a lifetime.

2) Meet Drokpas—The lost descendants of Alexander at Dha and Hanu

Drokpa community of Ladakh is considered to be of the Aryan lineage. There are five villages of this community in Leh; out of which only two villages, Dha and Hanu are open to tourists. It is said that the forefathers of the inhabitants of these villages came to India with Alexander and settled in this valley. Their distinctive Indo-Aryan physical features and also the cultural and religious practices are different from those of the surrounding Ladakhi people. When you meet these people, the first thing that catches your attention is the elaborate headdress of Drokpa women which is made from fresh flowers. It is commendable that after all the years of their immigration, they have still upheld their cultural identity.

3) Admire rare paintings in Alchi Monastery—one of the world’s oldest monastery

Alchi Monastery was built in the 10th century. There is a very identifiable Indian touch in the frescos and murals of this monastery as artists from the Kashmir valley were employed for the construction. The exquisitely painted ‘Green Tara’ and ‘Wheel of Life’ are surprisingly well preserved even after so many centuries. The oldest temple in the monastery, Dukhang has an elaborate wooden gateway with tiny Bodhisattvas. It is an interesting monument for archaeologists as well as tourists.

4) Experience the nomadic lifestyle of Changpas at Rupshu

At an elevation of around 4200m, Rupshu region is a part of the Changthang high-altitude plateau that extends from southeastern Ladakh to northern Tibet. The nomadic Changpa tribe roams in this exotic land of giant peaks, placid lakes and verdant meadows. These are hardy people with very few earthly possessions such as their yak wool tent called ‘rebu.’ Even their livestock does not constitute more than pashmina goats. With rich cultural and religious traditions, these people still retain their unique primordial qualities. You can camp under the starry sky alongside the Changpa tents and peek inside their pastoral life.

5) Admire the ‘perak’ headdress in Stok Palace

Built in the early 1800s, Stok Palace is 17 km away from Leh. It comprises of a museum that houses a huge collection of thangkas, old weapons, coins, seals, antique items (used in the religious rituals) and royal ornaments. In the entire collection, the main objects of attraction are the ‘peraks’ or the queen’s headdresses studded with turquoise, emerald and other semi-precious stones. The queen still uses some of these ornaments during various ceremonies. As this palace is still being used by the royal family of Leh, only a portion of it is open to the general public. A visit to Stok Palace gives the feel of the regal lifestyle of Ladakh.

With all these things to do, Ladakh is sure to give you memories of a lifetime.

Weddings are a once in a lifetime deal, well at least that’s the plan for the most. The special moments must be captured and framed so that when you cannot visualise the beautiful memories anymore, you can relive your wedding day through these pictures. The most important part of any wedding is obviously the bride and the groom. These wedding photographs will help you capture the essence of your wedding day..

Essentials

Before moving on here are some prerequisites:

• Relaxed and Confident Bride and Groom: The disposition of the subjects is the most crucial thing. You cannot fake happiness. Even if the couple is happy generally, the wedding day adds pressure. The couple should be stress-free.
• Makeup: Of course the bride and groom will look their best on their wedding day, but a makeup artist should be present for touch-ups before every photograph.
• Professional Photographer: A professional camera is essential. You can hire a reputed photographer or assign the task to a skilled friend or relative whom you can rely.
• The List of Poses: You should have the list of the idea of poses ready so that the photographer can catch you at the right time for each pose throughout your wedding day.
• The Planning: The lights, dress, makeup, position, props, everything should be on point and ready before the moment so that it doesn’t pass before a good picture is taken.
• Cooperation of people: There will be hundreds of guests so the task could get a little tricky for the bride, groom, and photographer. People must cooperate and give the space, and be present to be in the frame when needed.

Once all these prerequisites are arranged, you can get started. If you need help with ideas for the Indian wedding poses, here are some.

1. Haldi

The Haldi ceremony is an ominous and indispensable ceremony. It must be captured on camera. The turmeric smeared smiling bride and the playing Haldi with friends, these types of poses are classic and joyful too. Make sure your wedding album has photographs of both, the bride and the groom smeared with Haldi.

2. Entry

The innovative entry ideas for brides and the groom are a big deal in every wedding. With the trend of the bridal entry getting more popular, you just cannot afford to miss capturing the bridal entry on camera. Don’t forget the groom either. Plan it out well and pose for the cameras. You never know, maybe a simple smartphone picture can turn out better than the professional ones. The magic of candid poses!

3. Mehendi and Jewellery

It takes hours of patience and backache to get the Mehendi right. Let it last for more than just a few weeks. Let it last forever. Get close-up shots of just the Mehendi of your hands, of your feet and both together.

4.Getting Ready

Never miss this classic pose. It takes time to get ready. The bride is already under pressure to be there in time after all the makeup and hairstyling and jewellery. The emotional moments between the bride’s siblings and parents often take place during this time. Don’t miss out on any of it. Let the wedding album be the witness of what was going on backstage, the emotions, the preparations, everything.

5. Sky Lanterns

It has become a trend to have sky lanterns or fireworks or both, during a wedding. This moment is a must capture. Have the bride and groom in focus with the sky lanterns or fireworks in the background. The terrace is a good place to get this frame right. Have a few photos focusing on the fireworks with the bride and groom looking at them, or at each other, unaware of the camera.

6. Balloons

If it is a daytime wedding, the sky lanterns and fireworks become balloons and colour bombs. Nothing screams joy like balloons and colour bombs. Time them right to capture the dazzling smiles and love-struck eyes of the bride and groom in front of a colourful and playful background.

7. Black and White Portrait

Take a few black and white portraits of the bride getting ready and of the groom candidly having a moment with his best friend. Bride looking at her father, mother, siblings, or cousins are must capture shots. Capture all the meaningful memories and also take time, so that the photographer can take a few clicks in the black and white mode. Edits work if there was no time for it. But the light and exposure come out best if the black and white picture is taken that way. Black and white pictures add a nostalgic feeling to your wedding album. You must have them.

8. Bride meets Groom

This moment is always special at a wedding no matter how many times the bride and groom have met each other before. The coy and happy gleam in the eyes of the bride and the groom is too precious to let go in a matter of moments. Capture the smiles, capture the shy blinks, capture their hearts in the photos and put them in the wedding album treasure.

9. Phere

This is a classic Indian wedding scene. With a professional camera and the right timing, you can make it look like something straight out of a Bollywood tale. Take as many pictures as possible and stop shortly for them.

10. Vermilion

This is another classic pose. The photographer must be ready to capture the moment and the groom should smear the first ever touch of vermilion in slow motion so the picture comes out perfect. The bride should proudly flaunt this picture in her wedding album and decide for herself if she wants to wear vermilion every day after marriage or not. But on the wedding day, the vermilion is there to grab all the attention.

11. Romantic Silhouette

Capture some silhouettes in the sunset or in the bright lights of the wedding hall. This picture must have only the bride and the groom in the frame. This one could be the perfect last picture in the wedding album.

12. The Coy Bride/Groom

This picture can be taken at any moment, before the wedding, during, or after. It should look candid. The coy bride is a classic. But the coy groom is more adorable. So capture the shy moments of the bride and the groom to put in the wedding album. If the bride and groom are not the shy types, have people embarrass them till they blush.

13. Twirl

The classic twirl of the lehenga is a happy picture to have. The wide smile of the bride or her oozing confidence, whatever she chooses to portray in her lehenga twirl picture. It is best taken from the balcony of the floor above, as the bride twirls looking up and everybody stares at her in adoration from a distance.

14. Best Friends

The groom with his best friends and the bride with hers, together in a single frame. Make funny poses and take lots of pictures. Imagine the nostalgia 10 years from the wedding day. Now imagine looking at these pictures with wrinkly hands. Nothing can be more precious.

15.Bye Bye

This one again is a must for the wedding album. This could go with the romantic silhouette on the last page or on the cover of the album. It can be shot with the bride and the groom looking back from their car, or waving back while walking away as the onlookers wave out of focus.

These beautiful Indian wedding couple photography ideas must make your wedding album a beautiful treasure. Happy wedding and Happy Memories.

Destination wedding! The word itself relays an exotic essence to your mind. These types of weddings are now getting immensely popular. The inspiration has been definitely bestowed by the celebrities who got married at some of the most alluring and extraordinary wedding destinations. Most of the Indian couples these days are looking for a perfect location that can add charm and heighten the glamour of their wedding. The idea of having a destination wedding doesn’t mean that it has to be a grand affair. If you have decided to spend your big day with family and close friends, then choosing a destination wedding venue would be a wise choice.

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Since, it is your wedding, having a memorable ceremony should be at the top of your to-do list and this will eventually fulfil your desire of having a dream wedding at some exotic location. If you’re planning a destination wedding in India, then will be an easy task because of its diverse terrain and topography, in the form of vastly spread beaches, hill stations and engulfed lagoons. India has a lot to offer for those who are looking for something different in their wedding venues.

Below are some of the best destination weddings ideas and locations that you should definitely explore for your marriage.

Udaipur: A Royal Entourage at your Service

If you are looking to give a royal twist to your conventional marital ceremonies, then Udaipur is the best location for your wedding. The City of Lakes has a magical crux in its ambience that makes the wedding celebration much remarkable. This city has witnessed many celebrities and upscale weddings. Udaipur has a romance of setting unmatched in Rajasthan and arguably in all India. What better place to get married than the most romantic place in India.

Mysore: A Southern Regal Affair

Famed for its glittering royal heritage and magnificent monuments this place is perfect if you want to have a grand wedding. The cultural capital of Karnataka will add a festive feel to your wedding. Organise a grand wedding procession with elephants and horses amidst this South Indian royal abode and make unforgettable memories.

Kerala: Say ‘I do’ at the Famous Backwaters

One of the most loved destinations, the backwaters of Kerala with its serenity and peaceful existence, it is also a perfect destination for your wedding. Known as ‘God’s Own Country’, it offers beach points for your tropical wedding celebration. Varkala and Kovalam are just perfect if you want to have a beach wedding. Even the tea gardens at Munnar or the Kochi fort have an equally pompous aura that could give your wedding an identity. Just visualise how the palm trees, backwaters and beaches are going to enhance your celebration and how lovely your wedding photographs will be.

Goa: Establish a Happening Ceremony

How can you leave Goa out of any list while searching for some exciting location? Being India’s most popular tourist location, Goa is gaining much popularity in the wedding locations’ ensemble as well. Adopting the reputation of being the trendiest spot, Goa’s ambience makes the best backdrop for a marriage ceremony as well as the reception.

Have your ritual performed at a beach or at a church, the choice is up to you. From the funny pre-wedding shots to a sleek wedding reception, Goa has everything you need for your mushy- romantic pictures.

Jaipur: Another Royal Splurge

The Pink City could never be left behind when you are considering exotic locations for your wedding. Jaipur is very famous for hosting extravagant wedding ceremonies that have a background of native life and modernity in one. Many celebrities consider it to be one of the best destination wedding locations and showcase their desire by organizing their flamboyant parties over here. And why not? Jaipur boasts to possess some of the grandest party locations in this world. Organise your grand wedding in this royal capital and don’t forget to have fun!

Mussoorie: In the Middle of Peaceful Valley

If you have always loved hills, then having your wedding ceremony at Mussoorie could be the best option for you. This location gives a beautiful aura to your celebrations. The far-reaching green hills, the surreal sunset and the clear night time that twinkles like a diamond, gives a romantic hue to your celebration. When you are planning a summer wedding, then keep Mussoorie on your pending venue list. Moreover, the calm and cold atmosphere of the place hikes up the mood of the celebration to the fullest.

Alwar: A Fort Wedding

The oldest town of the Rajasthani kingdom, Alwar is a perfect location for a destination wedding. The city’s vintage look and rustic architecture is an unrivaled place to add an ethereal feeling to your wedding preparations. Alwar doesn’t experience a huge amount of tourists and hence you can easily have a quiet ceremony experiencing the royal grandeur with it. Having a wedding with the unmatched royal feeling of this place will be a cosseted memory of a lifetime.

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Hyderabad: Do it in a Nawabi Style

Talking about the Royals and vintage periods, you just cannot ignore the magnificence of Hyderabad. Steeped in history and thronged with people, this place is India’s most evocative ancient quarter. Organise your wedding in this city of Mughals and the Nizams amidst spectacular architecture and monuments.

Agra: Closer to the Memorial of Love

When drafting a list of exotic locations, nothing could compare the eternal city of Agra with others. This place is where Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in the memory of his wife, Mumtaz. Agra possesses some of the great monuments and romantic feel that makes it an ideal location for your destination wedding ceremony. Now declare your love in front of one of the “seven wonder of the world”.

Jodhpur: In a Rajputana style

Want to have a fairytale wedding? Then, Jodhpur is the best place to accomplish your wedding ceremonies. The blue hues of this beautiful royal city will add the perfect contrast to your Royal Indian wedding. The towering ceilings, elegant chandeliers, carved arches and classic architecture, nothing is better than such a backdrop for your wedding.

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A wedding is a splendour, a spectacle to watch. Yet, it is always more than what meets the eye. All the decorations, sometimes even different venues for different functions, take a lot of hard work from the families of the bride and the groom. All the food is arranged with utmost care. The bride and the groom look their personal best and a lot of dedicated and skilled hard work goes into that as well. Every little detail is the result of hours of patience. The mehendi designs for bride being an important part of wedding planning ideas are chosen after a lot of thought and done for hours as the bride sits patiently and the artist does an amazing job.

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When you see a bride sporting the latest bridal mehendi design, don’t forget to compliment her on it. It will be sweet of you to even ask for the mehendi artist and compliment her or him. Moreover, if you really like a design, you should talk to the artist to the network. You too want to get to choose from a catalogue of the most intrinsic latest bridal mehendi designs, don’t you? Some brides are disappointed that the artist appointed for the mehendi turned a design down either directly admitting she or he cannot pull it off or by making excuses like it won’t go with the bridal outfit or with the hair! You don’t want to be that bride, do you?

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Mehendi is an indispensable element at a wedding, unlike sangeet ceremony. It signifies the strength and purity of the bond that is going to be made. One wonders why the groom too not wears mehendi then! After all, he is the person the bride is bonded with. But imagine the appearance of a beautiful mehendi design on rough, hairy hands. Why are we even thinking about it! Some latest mehendi designs can still be tried on a groom though. But primarily, the bride holds the significance of the day way more than the groom. Both her hands and also her feet can be adorned with beautiful mehendi designs for bride. The future of their marriage is signified in those beautiful hands. Don’t miss out on the options to choose your favourite. A mehendi design might not look too conspicuous under all that jewellery but the keen eyes will definitely notice it all.

Ideas for Bridal Mehendi Designs

If you are looking for the latest bridal mehendi design, you will find all the options with a good bridal mehendi artist. But you could also get a talented friend to pull off a doodle just for you. It is your wedding, it is your mehendi. You should get to choose how you want it. You can get the design from a tattoo artist as well. They have a number of mehendi designs for a bride. You can also have your bridal mehendi customized. You could add in elements you want to and the artists will incorporate those elements in a beautiful design. So, the options are plenty. Here are some ideas that are latest and unique or popular and classics.

King and Queen

The two hands of the bride can have two different but symmetrical designs. There can be a frame of the intrinsic artwork with the face of a queen on one hand and that of a king on the other. When she puts her hands together with the palms stretched out, it can be a beautiful frame together.

This design idea signifies the intimacy of the bond. It also signifies that the fate of the marriage is in the hands of the bride. Which bride wouldn’t want to get behind that idea? Or the two hands can signify equal responsibility of the two people to be bound in holy matrimony.

Asymmetrical Designs

If you are not being able to make up your mind about a design, it is understandable. It is an important decision. What if you like two similar designs a lot and cannot understand which one will be a better choice? Family and friends often confuse more than help in these situations. Too many people, too many opinions. So, the best solution in this situation is, ‘Why not both’? You can totally get two different designs on two hands. The artist will make it look good. There will be some points of symmetry but the details will be asymmetrical. So you get twice the compliments and twice the attention for the two different designs.

Best Foot Forward

Don’t forget a little something for that beautiful pedicure. Why go through all that trouble? Just to wear some painful new shoes? Adorn your feet with some beautiful mehendi designs so that when you walk or twirl and the feet play peek-a-boo under your beautiful bridal outfit, keen watchers are curious to find out what the entire design looks like. There will be plenty of time to actually see the design in the coming days as well. So, you get to choose a design for your feet. Go for the minimalistic <em>mandalas</em> or full checkers or jaali. It is your choice.

Full Hands

The days of having the bride covered up in jewellery are gone. Of course, the economy is a reason. But even a Richie rich bride won’t want to look like a clown. However, the arms cannot go all bare either. It is her wedding day! And the designer blouse or choli has to end at the upper arm. So, full hands mehendi is the trick. It is easy for the bride as there is no extra weight to carry. She gets to flaunt a beautifully elaborate design. Also, her hands look beautiful with the colour of mehendi. Win Win!

Glitter and Sequins

An elaborate design might look boring and cluttered. A simple design might look too minimalistic. Glitters and sequins make it alright! Mehendi without sequins and glitter is for the guests. The bride has to be extra. This is the right way to strike the balance between the necessary extra and yet classy beauty.

Colours

Thank heavens for coloured mehendi. You can match your outfit with a perfect contrast. You can also match the groom’s outfit so you both look perfectly made for each other. Colours add details to a mehendi design like nothing else can. Also, for full hand designs, colours are a must. Don’t go overboard though. It is still a mehendi and not <em>Holi</em>. Just add the ideal amount of colours to the mehendi to make it look absolutely gorgeous.

Anklets and Bangles

To add to the illusion of more jewellery or to go with the actual jewellery, anklets and bangles out of mehendi is a perfect idea. You will not be wearing the jewellery after the mehendi and the wedding is over. But you will get to wear these for weeks and the wonderful feeling of being a new bride will stay with you for more than just a few busily ceremonious days.

Mandala

The mandala design is for people who want to keep it simple and classic. Maybe you don’t like heavy jewellery, makeup, or even mehendi. Then this is for you. Have a medium or large sized mandala at the centre of the palms and feet and some designs at the wrists, ankles, fingers and toes. Make a chandelier like the connection from the fingers. It will be the most classic look and you can proudly flaunt it at your office too. It is simple and chic.

Peacock

The peacock is the symbol of heritage, culture, and vigour. You can flaunt the heritage at the mehendi ceremony and wedding while summoning the vigour for your marriage. The elegant charm of a peacock design is unbeatable, especially when teamed with blue and yellow details.

Floral Patterns

If you love floral patterns, don’t shy away from wearing them. Yes, many people find them boring and cliché and so outdated. But they are just the opinions of people who have different tastes. If floral patterns are a must for you, go ahead and have it. They look beautiful. Choose the best floral pattern, with intrinsic small floral designs with some mesh or chandelier details and people will keep staring at your hands admiring the design! These were some ideas for mehendi designs for bride. You can also get the artist to incorporate elements signifying your love into the designs so only the bride and groom know the complete story behind the idea. Artists who are good with latest bridal mehendi designs will surely understand what you want. They will beautifully incorporate the personalized elements and symbols in the design. It is a good idea, isn’t it?

Choose your classic or latest bridal mehendi design with patience. Browse through all your options and think about customizing them as well. If you have started the search well in time, you will surely find what you are looking for.

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