Asia · Mountain
Leh & Ladakh
High-altitude desert and Buddhist monasteries in the Indian Himalaya.
- Place
- Ladakh · India · IN
- World region
- Asia
- Type
- Mountain
- ID
- DST-0059
Why go
High-altitude desert and Buddhist monasteries in the Indian Himalaya.
Ladakh is a genuine high-altitude destination requiring acclimatisation days built into the itinerary. The road season is short and the landscape is unlike anywhere else in India.
Signature experiences
- Pangong Lake
- Thiksey and Hemis monasteries
- Nubra Valley over Khardung La
Interest tags
mountainsmonasteriesadventurephotographystargazing
Good for
Adventure travellersPhotographersMotorcyclists
Pairs well with
SrinagarManaliSpiti Valley
Best months
Jun-Sep
Avoid months
Nov-Apr (roads closed, extreme cold)
Ideal stay
7 days
Nearest airport
IXL · Leh
Pace
Active
Cost tier
Mid
Peak crowd level
Moderate
Country ISO
IN
