Leh Ladakh 5 Nights 6 Days Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Acclimatization

Morning: Arrive in Leh and check into your hotel. Rest to acclimatize to the high altitude.

Afternoon: Take a gentle walk around Leh Market to get a feel of the local culture and pick up some souvenirs.

Evening: Visit the serene Shanti Stupa for sunset views and panoramic vistas of the town.

Day 2: Leh Local Sightseeing

Morning: Explore the historic Leh Palace and nearby Sankar Monastery.

Afternoon: Visit the impressive Hall of Fame Museum and then head to Namgyal Tsemo Monastery for spiritual insights.

Evening: Relax at your hotel or stroll through the local bazaar for dinner options.

Day 3: Nubra Valley Excursion

Morning: Drive to Nubra Valley via the breathtaking Khardung La Pass, one of the highest motorable passes in the world.

Afternoon: Visit the Diskit Monastery and see the giant Maitreya Buddha statue. Explore the beautiful sand dunes of Hunder and try a camel ride on the double-humped Bactrian camels.

Evening: Overnight stay in a guesthouse or camp in Nubra Valley.

Day 4: Return to Leh via Pangong Lake

Morning: Depart early for the stunning Pangong Lake. Enjoy the crystal blue waters and scenic views.

Afternoon: Break for lunch and photography at the lake.

Evening: Return to Leh and relax after the long drive.

Day 5: Sham Valley & Monastery Tour

Morning: Take a day tour to Sham Valley visiting Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, and the beautiful Saspol Caves.

Afternoon: Explore Alchi Monastery, famous for its ancient murals and architecture.

Evening: Return to Leh for free time to shop or relax.

Day 6: Departure

Morning: Final shopping or visit to any nearby local spot as per your interest.

Afternoon: Check out from the hotel and proceed to the airport for departure.

Evening: N/A (Travel day)

Time and Cost Estimates

• Shanti Stupa: 1 hour, ₹50 entrance fee
• Leh Palace: 1.5 hours, ₹60 entrance fee
• Hall of Fame Museum: 1 hour, ₹30 entrance fee
• Khardung La Pass: Travel time approx. 2 hours one way, no entrance fee
• Diskit Monastery: 1 hour, free entry
• Hunder Sand Dunes Camel Ride: 1 hour, approx. ₹500
• Pangong Lake visit: 3-4 hours, no entrance fee
• Magnetic Hill: 30 minutes, free
• Gurudwara Pathar Sahib: 30 minutes, free
• Alchi Monastery: 1 hour, ₹30 entrance fee

Total Estimated Cost: ₹670 (entrance fees and activities excluding travel and accommodation)

Tips

If you want to extend your trip, consider spending an extra day in Nubra Valley or at Pangong Lake to explore more offbeat villages and enjoy leisure activities like river rafting or additional trekking. To reduce the duration, you can combine Sham Valley and Leh local sightseeing into one day and skip the overnight stay in Nubra, returning to Leh the same day.