Thiksey Monastery
Monastery · 2 hoursAttend the morning prayers at around 06:30. The most atmospheric hour in Ladakh.
High-altitude town · Ladakh
Leh travel guide & tour packages
Leh sits at about 3,500 metres and altitude is the single thing that determines whether a Ladakh trip works. Flying in from Delhi takes you from near sea level to 3,500 metres in eighty minutes, and the first twenty-four hours must be spent doing nothing at all — no sightseeing, no exertion, plenty of water. Itineraries that put a monastery tour on day one are selling you a headache at best and acute mountain sickness at worst. Beyond that, the town is a good base: monasteries at Thiksey and Hemis, the Indus valley, and the road to Nubra and Pangong. Four to five nights minimum, and anything shorter is not really a Ladakh trip.
What to see
Things to do in Leh
Hemis Monastery
Monastery · 2.5 hoursThe largest in Ladakh. The June festival is spectacular and books out.
Shanti Stupa
Viewpoint · 1 hourSunset over the Indus valley. Take the road, not the steps, on day one.
Leh Palace
Palace · 1 hourA smaller Potala. The climb is steep — leave it until you have acclimatised.
Magnetic Hill & Sangam
Landmark · Half dayOptical illusion, plus the Indus–Zanskar confluence. Combine as one drive.
Durations
Realistic trip lengths
Leh works well as a 3–7 night stay. Tell us your dates and party and we'll price a tailored itinerary.
Multi-city
Circuits including Leh
Ladakh Circuit
Leh, Nubra and Pangong with two acclimatisation nights built in — altitude is the thing this itinerary is actually designed around.
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Good to know
Leh FAQs
How long do I need to acclimatise in Leh?
A full 24 hours of genuine rest, and preferably 48 before going higher. This is not a precaution we add to fill days — acute mountain sickness at 3,500 metres is common and occasionally serious.
When is the Manali–Leh road open?
Roughly June to October, depending on snow. Outside that window flying is the only option, and flights are weather-cancelled often enough that a tight onward connection is unwise.
Do I need permits in Ladakh?
Yes for Nubra, Pangong and other protected areas. Indian nationals need an Inner Line Permit; foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit. We arrange both.
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