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Ladakh

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Ladakh isn’t just a place—it’s an awakening. A land where the mountains stretch higher than your imagination, where the air is thin but the landscapes feel infinite. It’s where the Himalayas and the Karakoram converge, where rivers carve their own poetry through barren valleys, and where the sky isn’t just blue—it’s a deep, endless canvas that turns golden at dawn and explodes into a billion stars at night

Here, every journey feels like an odyssey. Cross the mighty Khardung La, one of the highest motorable roads in the world, and feel the thrill of standing on the roof of the world. Watch Pangong’s sapphire waters shift colors under the changing sky, a sight that no camera can truly capture

Ladakh isn’t just about the landscapes—it’s about its people, its spirit. In the monasteries of Thiksey and Diskit, prayer flags flutter in the wind as monks chant in deep, rhythmic tones. In the remote villages of Hanle and Turtuk, time moves differently, and stories are passed down over cups of butter tea. And in Leh’s bustling bazaars, travelers and locals meet over steaming bowls of thukpa, sharing tales of the road

This is a land of extremes—fierce yet peaceful, remote yet deeply connected, rugged yet breathtakingly delicate. Ladakh doesn’t just change your perspective; it changes you

Come here not just to visit, but to feel—to lose yourself in the vastness and, somewhere along the way, find yourself again

Itinerary

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Clay, Silence & Starlight – A Slower Route Through Ladakh

Clay, Silence & Starlight – A Slower Route Through Ladakh

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Beyond the Obvious – Offbeat Ladakh in Full Bloom

Beyond the Obvious – Offbeat Ladakh in Full Bloom

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Echoes of Ladakh – A Signature Journey

Echoes of Ladakh – A Signature Journey

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Where Stillness Lives – A Slow Journey Through Ladakh

Where Stillness Lives – A Slow Journey Through Ladakh

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LADAKH - 7D/6N - LADAKH - 7D/6N - Where the Sky Begins

LADAKH - 7D/6N - LADAKH - 7D/6N - Where the Sky Begins

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LADAKH - 10D/9N - A High-Altitude Bike Adventure

LADAKH - 10D/9N - A High-Altitude Bike Adventure

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Roads Less Taken – An Offbeat Ladakh Quest

Roads Less Taken – An Offbeat Ladakh Quest

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Through Wind & Void – Ladakh’s Deepest Journey

Through Wind & Void – Ladakh’s Deepest Journey

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LADAKH - 10D/9N - Stupas, Stars & Sand Dunes

LADAKH - 10D/9N - Stupas, Stars & Sand Dunes

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Starlit Trails – A Ladakh Family Escape

Starlit Trails – A Ladakh Family Escape

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Hills, Homestays & Himalayan Bonds – A Family Ladakh Experience

Hills, Homestays & Himalayan Bonds – A Family Ladakh Experience

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Star Maps & Silk Roads – The Ultimate Ladakh Family Trail

Star Maps & Silk Roads – The Ultimate Ladakh Family Trail

Ladakh at a glance

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking wonders that make this destination truly exceptional

 Spot Milky way in Hanle

Spot Milky way in Hanle

 Heritage walk through Old Leh

Heritage walk through Old Leh

 Rafting on Zanskar river

Rafting on Zanskar river

 Explore Turtuk Village

Explore Turtuk Village

 Sunset from Namgyal Tsemo

Sunset from Namgyal Tsemo

 Visit 3 Idiots School

Visit 3 Idiots School

 Ride through Khardung La Pass

Ride through Khardung La Pass

 Spot Milky way in Hanle

Spot Milky way in Hanle

 Heritage walk through Old Leh

Heritage walk through Old Leh

 Rafting on Zanskar river

Rafting on Zanskar river

 Explore Turtuk Village

Explore Turtuk Village

 Sunset from Namgyal Tsemo

Sunset from Namgyal Tsemo

 Visit 3 Idiots School

Visit 3 Idiots School

 Ride through Khardung La Pass

Ride through Khardung La Pass

Unique Experiences

Dive into exclusive activities that define the true essence of this destination

Under Ladakh’s dark skies, stars don’t twinkle—they blaze. With telescopes and stories, a guided stargazing session reveals constellations, planets, and the Milky Way like you’ve never seen before—crystal clear and cosmic

Guided Stargazing session

Under Ladakh’s dark skies, stars don’t twinkle—they blaze

 Guided Stargazing session
 High tea by the Indus River
 Heritage walk through Old Leh
 Mask painting
 Pottery making in Likir Village
 Rock Art in Murgi
 Ride the Bactrian camels
 Visit the 3 Idiots School
 Authentic Ladakhi meal @ 500 year old homestay
 Swim in Panamic hot springs

Guided Stargazing session

Under Ladakh’s dark skies, stars don’t twinkle—they blaze. With telescopes and stories, a guided stargazing session reveals constellations, planets, and the Milky Way like you’ve never seen before—crystal clear and cosmic

Under Ladakh’s dark skies, stars don’t twinkle—they blaze. With telescopes and stories, a guided stargazing session reveals constellations, planets, and the Milky Way like you’ve never seen before—crystal clear and cosmic

High tea by the Indus River

Sip warm butter tea with biscuits or cakes beside the sacred Indus. The river gurgles gently, mountains guard the horizon, and the moment feels suspended—earthy, peaceful, profoundly grounding

Sip warm butter tea with biscuits or cakes beside the sacred Indus. The river gurgles gently, mountains guard the horizon, and the moment feels suspended—earthy, peaceful, profoundly grounding

Heritage walk through Old Leh

Wander through winding alleys, ancient mud-brick homes, and centuries-old mosques. A walk through Old Leh feels like flipping through forgotten pages of history—where every wall whispers tales of trade, royalty, and resilience

Wander through winding alleys, ancient mud-brick homes, and centuries-old mosques. A walk through Old Leh feels like flipping through forgotten pages of history—where every wall whispers tales of trade, royalty, and resilience

Mask painting

Dip your brush into centuries-old storytelling. Paint vibrant ceremonial masks guided by local artists, each stroke a piece of Ladakh’s rich Buddhist traditions, mythologies, and bold colors of spiritual expression

Dip your brush into centuries-old storytelling. Paint vibrant ceremonial masks guided by local artists, each stroke a piece of Ladakh’s rich Buddhist traditions, mythologies, and bold colors of spiritual expression

Pottery making in Likir Village

Shape clay with your hands in Likir, where pottery isn’t just craft—it’s culture. Learn ancient techniques passed down through generations, molding earth into form with mountain wind in your hair

Shape clay with your hands in Likir, where pottery isn’t just craft—it’s culture. Learn ancient techniques passed down through generations, molding earth into form with mountain wind in your hair

Rock Art in Murgi

Discover prehistoric petroglyphs carved into Ladakh’s silent stones. In Murgi, ancient artists left behind stories of wild animals, hunts, and dreams—etched across time, untouched and open to your imagination

Discover prehistoric petroglyphs carved into Ladakh’s silent stones. In Murgi, ancient artists left behind stories of wild animals, hunts, and dreams—etched across time, untouched and open to your imagination

Ride the Bactrian camels

Sway gently atop a double-humped Bactrian camel through Nubra’s cold desert. These ancient creatures, once Silk Route travelers, now carry you across dunes where Himalayas meet sands in surreal contrast

Sway gently atop a double-humped Bactrian camel through Nubra’s cold desert. These ancient creatures, once Silk Route travelers, now carry you across dunes where Himalayas meet sands in surreal contrast

Visit the 3 Idiots School

Step into the real-life “Rancho School” from 3 Idiots. More than a film set, this eco-conscious school represents Ladakh’s spirit of innovation, resilience, and joy in learning—powered by solar walls and curious minds

Step into the real-life “Rancho School” from 3 Idiots. More than a film set, this eco-conscious school represents Ladakh’s spirit of innovation, resilience, and joy in learning—powered by solar walls and curious minds

Authentic Ladakhi meal @ 500 year old homestay

Sit cross-legged on warm wooden floors, surrounded by carved beams and laughter. In this 500-year-old home, meals aren’t served—they’re shared: steaming thukpa, skyu, and apricot chutney made with love and legacy

Sit cross-legged on warm wooden floors, surrounded by carved beams and laughter. In this 500-year-old home, meals aren’t served—they’re shared: steaming thukpa, skyu, and apricot chutney made with love and legacy

Swim in Panamic hot springs

Soak in naturally heated pools surrounded by snow-capped peaks. The Panamic hot springs soothe your body and soul—mineral-rich, ancient, and a luxurious pause in the stark Nubra cold

Soak in naturally heated pools surrounded by snow-capped peaks. The Panamic hot springs soothe your body and soul—mineral-rich, ancient, and a luxurious pause in the stark Nubra cold

Nail Biting Adventures

Push your limits with heart-racing activities that will leave you breathless

 Bungee Jump in Ladakh

Bungee Jump in Ladakh

 ATV ride in the Sand Dunes

ATV ride in the Sand Dunes

 Paragliding in Leh

Paragliding in Leh

 Horse riding along Indus River

Horse riding along Indus River

 Ride to Umling La

Ride to Umling La

 Rafting on Zanskar River

Rafting on Zanskar River

 Bungee Jump in Ladakh

Bungee Jump in Ladakh

 ATV ride in the Sand Dunes

ATV ride in the Sand Dunes

 Paragliding in Leh

Paragliding in Leh

 Horse riding along Indus River

Horse riding along Indus River

 Ride to Umling La

Ride to Umling La

 Rafting on Zanskar River

Rafting on Zanskar River

Boutique Stays

Experience luxury and comfort in handpicked accommodations that redefine elegance

 Dolkhar Resort; Leh

Dolkhar Resort; Leh

 Hanle House; Hanle

Hanle House; Hanle

 Virsa Baltistan; Turtuk

Virsa Baltistan; Turtuk

 The Indus River Camp; Leh

The Indus River Camp; Leh

 The Creek; Diskit

The Creek; Diskit

 The Merak Pangong

The Merak Pangong

 The Village Resort; Zanskar

The Village Resort; Zanskar

 Lotus Eco Resort; Nubra

Lotus Eco Resort; Nubra

 Dolkhar Resort; Leh

Dolkhar Resort; Leh

 Hanle House; Hanle

Hanle House; Hanle

 Virsa Baltistan; Turtuk

Virsa Baltistan; Turtuk

 The Indus River Camp; Leh

The Indus River Camp; Leh

 The Creek; Diskit

The Creek; Diskit

 The Merak Pangong

The Merak Pangong

 The Village Resort; Zanskar

The Village Resort; Zanskar

 Lotus Eco Resort; Nubra

Lotus Eco Resort; Nubra

Local Festivals 🎉

 Ladakh Festival

Ladakh Festival

📅September
📍Leh and surrounding areas
✨Celebrates Ladakhi culture with folk music, dance, archery, polo, and traditional processions
 Matho Nagrang

Matho Nagrang

📅February or March (15th day of the 1st Tibetan month)
📍Matho Monastery, Ladakh
✨Known for oracles who predict the future and traditional Cham dances performed by monks
 Hemis Festival

Hemis Festival

📅June or July (10th day of the 5th Tibetan month)
📍Hemis Monastery, Ladakh
✨Celebrates Guru Padmasambhava’s birth with vibrant masked dances and sacred rituals
 Dosmoche Festival

Dosmoche Festival

📅February (28th and 29th days of the 12th Tibetan month)
📍Leh, Likir, and Diskit Monasteries
✨End-of-year purification festival with rituals to drive away evil spirits
 Phyang Tsedup Festival

Phyang Tsedup Festival

📅July or August (2nd and 3rd days of the 6th Tibetan month)
📍Phyang Monastery, Ladakh
✨Masked Cham dances in honor of Skyoba Jigten Gombo and display of a giant thangka every third year
 Ladakh Festival

Ladakh Festival

📅September
📍Leh and surrounding areas
✨Celebrates Ladakhi culture with folk music, dance, archery, polo, and traditional processions
 Matho Nagrang

Matho Nagrang

📅February or March (15th day of the 1st Tibetan month)
📍Matho Monastery, Ladakh
✨Known for oracles who predict the future and traditional Cham dances performed by monks
 Hemis Festival

Hemis Festival

📅June or July (10th day of the 5th Tibetan month)
📍Hemis Monastery, Ladakh
✨Celebrates Guru Padmasambhava’s birth with vibrant masked dances and sacred rituals
 Dosmoche Festival

Dosmoche Festival

📅February (28th and 29th days of the 12th Tibetan month)
📍Leh, Likir, and Diskit Monasteries
✨End-of-year purification festival with rituals to drive away evil spirits
 Phyang Tsedup Festival

Phyang Tsedup Festival

📅July or August (2nd and 3rd days of the 6th Tibetan month)
📍Phyang Monastery, Ladakh
✨Masked Cham dances in honor of Skyoba Jigten Gombo and display of a giant thangka every third year

Must Try Food 🍽️

 Momo

Momo

Steamed dumplings filled with meat or vegetables

 Chhutagi

Chhutagi

Bow-tie shaped pasta in a rich vegetable or meat stew

 Chhang

Chhang

Traditional fermented barley beer

 Thukpa

Thukpa

Noodle soup with vegetables or meat

 Skyu

Skyu

Hand-rolled wheat pasta cooked with root vegetables

 Chhurpi

Chhurpi

Hardened yak or cow milk cheese

 Momo

Momo

Momo.

 Momo
 Chhutagi
 Chhang
 Thukpa
 Skyu
 Chhurpi
★★★★★Must Try

Steamed dumplings filled with meat or vegetables

Travel Information

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Best Time To Visit

Summer (May–Sep)

Offers ideal weather for trekking and biking; with open roads and more tourists.

April & October

Quieter; with pleasant weather and partial road access.

Winter (Nov–Mar)

Extreme but rewarding for snow leopard sightings; though travel can be difficult.

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Things To Note

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Prepaid sims do not work in Ladakh

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Don’t consume alcohol 1 week before trip

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Be prepared for Altitude Sickness

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Shopping

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Pashmina Shawls

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Ladakhi Jewellery

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Apricot Jams

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Tibetan Handicrafts

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Founder, LocoTrails OPC Pvt Ltd

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