Read this before you book
Ladakh sits at 3,500m to 5,600m. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is real, and we have flown clients down to Delhi at midnight because they skipped Day 1 rest. Our itinerary builds mandatory 24-hour acclimatisation in Leh before any high pass — non-negotiable. Please respect this.
Best time to visit Ladakh
- May – June: Roads to Pangong/Nubra opening. Cool, colourful, less crowded early.
- July – August: Peak season. Everything open including Manali–Leh highway. Book 45+ days ahead.
- September: Golden season. Fewer crowds, still-warm days, autumn colours.
- October: Roads start closing. Fly-only.
- November – April: Winter Ladakh — Chadar Trek (Jan-Feb), frozen Pangong (Feb-Mar). Fly-in only.
Sample 6N/7D Ladakh itinerary
01Leh
Fly to Leh · Rest day (mandatory)
Arrive IXL (3,500m). Check-in, drink water, rest. No physical activity. Light lunch. Diamox on doctor's advice.
02Leh
Leh local · Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Sangam
Gentle sightseeing. Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Hall of Fame, Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Sangam of Indus & Zanskar rivers.
03Nubra
Leh → Nubra via Khardung La
Cross Khardung La (5,359m — 20-min photo stop only). Diskit monastery, Maitreya Buddha, camel ride at Hunder sand dunes, overnight Nubra.
04Turtuk
Turtuk village + Return to Nubra
Drive to Turtuk (last Indian village before Pakistan). Balti culture, apricot orchards. Return to Nubra.
05Pangong
Nubra → Pangong via Shyok
Scenic Shyok river route (or Wari La depending on conditions). Arrive Pangong (4,350m). Sunset by the blue-turning-purple lake.
06Return
Pangong → Leh via Chang La
Sunrise at Pangong. Drive back via Chang La (5,360m — brief stop only). Thiksey and Hemis monasteries en route.
07Depart
Fly out
Early morning transfer to IXL.
Sample pricing (per person, twin share)
| Category | Nights | From (INR) |
|---|
| Budget (2-star Leh + camps in Nubra/Pangong) | 6N/7D | ₹32,900 |
| Deluxe (3-4 star + premium camps) | 6N/7D | ₹44,900 |
| Premium (Grand Dragon / The Ladakh Sarai) | 6N/7D | ₹69,900 |
What's included
- Return airfare BOM–IXL–BOM (via Delhi)
- Airport transfers
- All hotels/camps with breakfast and dinner (mandatory in remote areas)
- Innova/Xylo/Fortuner for entire circuit
- All inner-line permits
- Toll, parking, driver DA, environmental fees
- Oxygen cylinder in vehicle
- Qutbi altitude briefing + 24×7 support
Ladakh critical tips
- Fly-in, not drive-in, for first-timers. If you drive from Manali or Srinagar you gain altitude gradually — but flying and using Day 1 for rest is safer if planned well.
- Diamox 125mg twice daily starting 24 hours before arrival — consult your doctor.
- Hydration first, alcohol never at altitude.
- Do not overload Day 1. Even the airport-to-hotel drive is enough.
- Heart / lung / hypertension patients — please share medical history in advance.
- Cell network is BSNL / Jio postpaid only in Ladakh. Prepaid SIMs don't work.
- Photography permits required for some sensitive border areas.
FAQs
Can senior citizens do Ladakh?
With medical clearance and slower itinerary, yes. We restructure the trip with extra Leh rest days.
Is winter Ladakh possible?
Yes — but only for the specific experience (Chadar Trek, frozen Pangong, Snow Leopard Expedition). Not for standard tourism.
How is Ladakh food?
North Indian is default. Ladakhi thukpa, momos, skyu are worth trying. Pure veg/Jain readily available in Leh.
Is 6 nights enough for Ladakh?
Yes for the core circuit (Leh, Nubra, Pangong). 8-9 nights allows Tso Moriri and Zanskar additions.
Manali–Leh–Srinagar road trip?
The classic 10-12 day Himalayan road trip. We can arrange with self-drive Thar/Fortuner or with driver. Only Jun-Sep.