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Family Friendly 2-Day Itinerary in Ladakh

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Day 1: Cultural Exploration

Leh, Ladakh

8:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at your hotel to energise for a day of exploration.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Leh.
£10, 1 hour

9:00AM

Visit Shey Palace

Explore the ancient Shey Palace, once the summer retreat of the kings of Ladakh, showcasing stunning Tibetan architecture and panoramic views.
Drive 15km south from Leh to reach Shey Palace.
£5, 1-2 hours

11:00AM

Thiksey Monastery

Head to Thiksey Monastery to witness prayer ceremonies and visit the Maitreya (Future Buddha) Temple, a 2-story statue.
Travel 5km from Shey Palace to reach Thiksey Monastery.
£3, 1-2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Local Restaurant

Indulge in traditional Ladakhi cuisine at a local restaurant before proceeding to Hemis Monastery.
Find a nearby restaurant for lunch.
£15, 1 hour

2:30PM

Hemis Monastery

Discover the largest and wealthiest monastery in Ladakh, known for its annual Hemis Festival and valuable thangkas (Tibetan silk paintings).
Drive 40km from Thiksey Monastery to Hemis Monastery.
£4, 1-2 hours

4:30PM

Leh Market

Spend your evening leisurely exploring Leh Market for souvenirs, handicrafts, and local snacks.
Return to Leh for shopping and dining.
Variable, 2 hours
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Day 2: Scenic Beauty

Nubra Valley, Ladakh

6:00AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Leh before embarking on a scenic journey to Nubra Valley.
Have breakfast at your hotel in Leh.
£10, 1 hour

7:00AM

Drive to Nubra Valley

Travel through the iconic Khardung La Pass, one of the highest motorable roads in the world, to reach Nubra Valley.
Embark on a 5-hour scenic drive from Leh to Nubra Valley.
£50 (round trip), 5 hours

12:00PM

Diskit Monastery

Visit Diskit Monastery, the oldest and largest monastery in Nubra Valley, and admire the towering Maitreya Buddha statue.
Drive 10km from Nubra Valley entrance to reach Diskit Monastery.
£3, 1 hour

1:30PM

Lunch at Local Restaurant in Hunder

Relish a delicious lunch amidst the picturesque surroundings of Hunder village, famous for its sand dunes and double-humped Bactrian camels.
Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant in Hunder village.
£15, 1 hour

3:00PM

Hunder Sand Dunes

Embark on a thrilling camel safari on the sand dunes of Hunder and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the desert landscape.
Explore the sand dunes of Hunder village.
£10, 1-2 hours

5:00PM

Return to Leh

Bid farewell to the enchanting Nubra Valley and drive back to Leh, capturing the mesmerising views en route.
Begin your 5-hour journey back to Leh from Nubra Valley.
£50 (round trip), 5 hours
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