India
Ladakh
High passes, blue lakes & monasteries
Welcome to Ladakh
Ladakh is a high-altitude wonderland of cobalt lakes, lunar valleys and centuries-old Buddhist monasteries. Cross some of the world's highest motorable passes, camp beside Pangong Tso and meet the gentle rhythm of monastery life in Thiksey and Hemis.
It demands acclimatisation but rewards with scenery found nowhere else in India. We build in rest days, oxygen support and the right pacing so you enjoy the altitude rather than fight it — perfect for adventurers and road-trippers.
Currency
Indian Rupee (INR)
Language
Ladakhi, Hindi
Flight time
Fly to Leh (IXL)
Time difference
IST
Best time to visit
May – September
Roads and high passes open from May to September with clear skies and accessible lakes. This is the window for road trips, biking and camping.
Visa information
Domestic — Inner Line Permit
No visa for Indian travellers. Inner Line Permits are required for Nubra, Pangong and Tso Moriri — we arrange all permits as part of your trip.
VayuGo handles your visa paperwork end-to-end
Things you'll never forget
- Pangong Tso — the colour-changing lake
- Nubra Valley dunes & double-humped camels
- Khardung La, a top motorable pass
- Thiksey & Hemis monasteries
- Leh Palace & old-town bazaar
- Magnetic Hill & Sangam confluence
What it costs
Indicative per-person costs from India. Your VayuGo expert tailors everything to your budget.
Flights (return, ex-India)
To Leh
₹12,000 – ₹22,000
Hotels & camps (per night)
₹2,500 – ₹9,000
Food (per day)
₹700 – ₹1,500
Permits, cab & oxygen support
₹3,000 – ₹5,500 / day
Trips you can start from
Leh, Nubra & Pangong
Acclimatise, then chase passes, dunes and the great blue lake.
- 1
Arrive Leh
Rest and acclimatise; gentle evening walk in Leh market.
- 2
Leh monasteries
Thiksey, Hemis, Shey and Sindhu Ghat — easy day to adjust to altitude.
- 3
Nubra Valley
Drive over Khardung La to the Hunder sand dunes and camel safari.
- 4
To Pangong
Scenic route to Pangong Tso; lakeside camp under the stars.
- 5
Pangong to Leh
Sunrise at the lake, return via Chang La with photo stops.
- 6
Depart Leh
Magnetic Hill, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and transfer to the airport.
Handpicked hotels
4.74★ Premium
The Grand Dragon Ladakh
Leh
from ₹9,000 / night
4.7Luxury Camp
Lchang Nang Retreat
Nubra Valley
from ₹12,000 / night
4.5Lakeside Camp
Pangong Sarai Camp
Pangong Tso
from ₹6,000 / night
Ladakh in pictures
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