Essential information for planning your high-altitude Himalayan adventure
June to September
Summer: 15-30°C, Winter: -20 to -35°C
3,500 - 5,600 meters
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh
Manali-Leh Highway, Srinagar-Leh Highway
Required for certain areas
Inner Line Permit (ILP) is required for Indian nationals to visit certain protected areas. Foreign nationals require Protected Area Permit (PAP). Permits can be obtained online or through registered travel agents. Required documents:
Choose from our handcrafted itineraries for the perfect Ladakh experience
Perfect for first-timers covering Pangong Lake and Nubra Valley
Acclimatization day - Complete Rest
Arrive at Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (3,500m), transfer to hotel
Mandatory rest for acclimatization. No physical activity.
Drink plenty of water, short walk around hotel if feeling well
Explore monasteries and palaces in Leh
Visit the beautiful white-domed stupa for panoramic views of Leh
Explore the 17th-century Leh Palace and wander through Old Leh
Visit Leh Market for shopping and dinner at local restaurant
Cross the world's highest motorable pass
Early start, cross Khardung La Pass (5,359m) - photo stop
Check into camp/hotel, visit Diskit Monastery with giant Buddha
Double-humped Bactrian camel safari in Hunder sand dunes
Journey to the iconic blue lake
Scenic drive along Shayok River, cross Agham village
Check into lakeside camp, first glimpse of the changing colors
Witness magical sunset colors on the lake, photography
Return journey via Chang La
Early morning for sunrise photography, explore lakeshore
Drive back to Leh via Chang La (5,360m) - third highest pass
Check into hotel, rest after long drive
Visit famous optical illusion and ancient monasteries
Visit the wealthiest and largest monastery in Ladakh
Visit Thiksey Monastery (mini Potala) and Shey Palace
Experience the magnetic hill optical illusion, visit Sangam point
Last minute shopping and airport transfer
Visit local markets for souvenirs, handicrafts
Transfer to Leh airport for departure
Take home unforgettable memories of Ladakh
Extended itinerary including Tso Moriri Lake and remote villages
Complete Himalayan circuit covering three regions
Motorcycle adventure - Ride of a lifetime
Focus on landscapes, culture, and astrophotography
Iconic roads and mountain passes of Ladakh
475 km through 5 high passes including Taglang La (5,328m). Journey takes 2 days with overnight at Sarchu/Keylong.
World's highest motorable road at 5,359m. Gateway to Nubra Valley. Experience extreme altitude and breathtaking views.
Journey from Leh to Pangong via Chang La (5,360m). Stunning landscape transformation from mountains to desert to lake.
Top attractions and hidden gems in Ladakh
134 km long high-altitude lake spanning India and China, famous for changing colors from blue to green to red.
High altitude cold desert with sand dunes, double-humped camels, and Diskit Monastery with 32m Maitreya Buddha.
Largest and wealthiest monastery in Ladakh, famous for annual Hemis Festival in June/July featuring cham dances.
World's highest motorable pass at 5,359m, gateway to Nubra Valley. Iconic photo stop with prayer flags.
High altitude lake in Changthang region, lesser known than Pangong but equally beautiful with surrounding mountains.
12-story complex resembling Potala Palace in Lhasa. Famous for morning prayers and 15m Maitreya Buddha statue.
Critical information for a safe and memorable Ladakh trip
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is SERIOUS in Ladakh. Symptoms: headache, nausea, dizziness, breathlessness.
• Take Diamox prophylactically (consult doctor)
• Never ignore symptoms - descend immediately
• Carry portable oxygen cylinders
• Travel with experienced guides only
• Emergency helicopter services available (expensive)
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