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Ladakh, India

Places to visit in Ladakh

High passes, Buddhist monasteries, the dunes of Nubra and the blue waters of Pangong Tso.

13 places to see in Ladakh

  1. 1Must visit
    Town

    Leh

    Ladakh's main town, with Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa and a busy main bazaar. Your base for the first and last nights, and the place to acclimatise.

    Time needed: 2 to 3 days, split between the start and end of the tripRead more →
  2. 2Must visit
    Lake · Spangmik

    Pangong Tso

    A high-altitude lake at about 4,250 m that stretches into Tibet, known for its changing shades of blue. Nights are cold even in summer.

    Time needed: 1 night, or a long day trip from LehRead more →
  3. 3Must visit
    Valley · Diskit

    Nubra Valley

    Reached over Khardung La, Nubra has the Diskit monastery and its giant Maitreya Buddha, and sand dunes with Bactrian camel rides at Hunder.

    Time needed: 2 nightsRead more →
  4. 4Must visit
    Mountain pass · Leh

    Khardung La

    A high mountain pass at about 5,360 m on the road from Leh to Nubra Valley. Most visitors stop for a short while for photos at the top.

    Time needed: 15 to 20 minutes at the topRead more →
  5. 5Must visit
    Monastery · Thiksey

    Thiksey Monastery

    A large hilltop monastery near Leh, often compared to the Potala Palace in Lhasa, with a seated Maitreya Buddha statue two storeys high.

    Time needed: 1 to 2 hoursRead more →
  6. 6Must visit
    Stupa · Leh

    Shanti Stupa

    A white Buddhist stupa on a hilltop in Changspa, built by Japanese monks and inaugurated in 1991. Known for sunset views over Leh and the Stok range.

    Time needed: 1 hourRead more →
  7. 7
    Palace · Leh

    Leh Palace

    A 17th-century royal palace of nine storeys on the hill above Leh's old town, with views over the town and the Stok range.

    Time needed: 1 to 2 hoursRead more →
  8. 8
    Monastery · Hemis

    Hemis Monastery

    One of the largest and best-known monasteries in Ladakh, set in a side valley south of Leh. It hosts the Hemis festival with masked dances every summer.

    Time needed: 1.5 to 2 hoursRead more →
  9. 9
    Valley · Leh

    Sham Valley

    The road west of Leh to Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and the Sangam of the Indus and Zanskar rivers, with Likir and Alchi monasteries further on.

    Time needed: 1 dayRead more →
  10. 10
    Village

    Turtuk

    A Balti village near the end of the Shyok valley, opened to visitors in 2010, known for apricot orchards and stone houses.

    Time needed: Half day, or 1 nightRead more →
  11. 11
    Lake · Korzok

    Tso Moriri

    A remote high-altitude lake at about 4,500 m in the Changthang region, quieter than Pangong, with the village of Korzok and its monastery on the shore.

    Time needed: 1 nightRead more →
  12. 12
    War museum · Leh

    Hall of Fame

    A museum run by the Indian Army near Leh, honouring soldiers who served in Ladakh, with galleries on the Kargil war and life on the Siachen glacier.

    Time needed: 1 to 1.5 hoursRead more →
  13. 13
    Monastery · Lamayuru

    Lamayuru Monastery

    One of the oldest monasteries in Ladakh, on the Leh to Srinagar road, above eroded hills often called the moonland.

    Time needed: 1 to 2 hours, plus a full day of driving from LehRead more →

Best time to visit Ladakh

May to September, when the passes are open.

Ideal trip length: 6 to 8 days

How to reach Ladakh

  • By air: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh (IXL), has direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Srinagar.
  • By road: from Srinagar via Sonamarg, Zojila and Kargil (two days, usually open from May or June to October), or from Manali via the Atal Tunnel.

Ladakh tour packages

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Leh Ladakh Classic5N/6DLadakh

Leh Ladakh Classic

2N Leh · 1N Nubra · 1N Pangong · 1N Leh
  • Hotels
  • Meals
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing
Starts from
₹18,900
per person
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Kashmir and Ladakh Road Trip8N/9DLadakh

Kashmir and Ladakh Road Trip

2N Srinagar · 1N Kargil · 2N Leh · 1N Nubra · 1N Pangong · 1N Leh
  • Hotels
  • Meals
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing
Starts from
₹34,900
per person
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Places to visit in Ladakh: FAQs

Which are the best places to visit in Ladakh?

The places most visitors should not miss are Leh, Pangong Tso, Nubra Valley, Khardung La, Thiksey Monastery, Shanti Stupa.

How many days are enough to see Ladakh?

Plan 6 to 8 days to cover the main places without rushing.

What is the best time to visit Ladakh?

May to September, when the passes are open.