Overview
Leh sits at 3,500 metres in a green oasis of the Indus valley, ringed by snow peaks. Its whitewashed monasteries, prayer flags and old palace make it the perfect base for easing into life in Ladakh.
Duration
3 nights · 4 days
Best Time to Visit
May to September, when the high passes are open.
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Ladakh: The Himalayan Bike Trip →What You'll See
Leh Palace
A nine-storey 17th-century royal palace overlooking the town.
Shanti Stupa
A white dome with sunset views across the valley.
Thiksey Monastery
A hillside monastery that rises like a small Potala Palace.
Hemis Monastery
Ladakh's largest monastery, famous for its summer festival.
Sangam
Where the green Indus meets the muddy Zanskar.
What You'll Do
- Take two slow days to acclimatise to the altitude
- Join the morning prayers at Thiksey Monastery
- Watch sunset from the Shanti Stupa
- Browse the Leh bazaar for pashmina and Tibetan crafts
- Go rafting on the Zanskar river
Sample Itinerary
Day by Day
- 1
Day 1
Arrive in Leh
Fly into Leh and rest. A gentle evening walk in the bazaar.
- 2
Day 2
Leh at an easy pace
Leh Palace and the Shanti Stupa at sunset.
- 3
Day 3
Monasteries of the Indus
Morning prayers at Thiksey, then Hemis and the Sangam.
- 4
Day 4
Onward
Set out for Nubra or Pangong, or fly home.
Every itinerary is fully tailor-made. We'll adjust the pace, hotels and experiences to suit you.
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