Leh travel guide
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Leh, Ladakh, India

Leh travel guide

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High-altitude Ladakh, monasteries, passes and moonscapes. The best time to visit Leh is June, July, August and September. A mid-range trip runs roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Best time
June, July, August
Ideal length
5 days
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Leh

The best time to visit Leh is June, July, August and September. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in Leh

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Ladakh
Ladakh
Ladakh is a region administered by India as a union territory and constitutes an eastern portion of the larger Kashmir region that has been the subject of a dispute between India a
~$5 · 1.5h
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is a domestic airport as well as a military airfield of the Indian Air Force serving Leh, the capital of Ladakh, India. Situated at 3,256 m (10,682 
~$5 · 1.5h
Saboo, Leh
Saboo, Leh
Saboo is a village in the Leh district of Ladakh, India. It is located in the Leh tehsil.
~$5 · 1.5h
1968 Indian Air Force An-12 crash
1968 Indian Air Force An-12 crash
On 7 February 1968, an Antonov An-12 turboprop transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force piloted by Flight Lieutenant Harkewal Singh and Squadron Leader Pran Nath Malhotra, disapp
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Choglamsar
Choglamsar
Choglamsar, also spelled Chuglamsar, is a census town in Leh tehsil in the Leh district of Ladakh, India. It is located on the bank of the Indus River.
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Leh
Taste the signature dishes of Leh.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 5-day Leh itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Ladakh12:30 · Choglamsar16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport12:30 · Saboo, Leh16:00 · Local food tour of Leh
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Day 3
09:00 · 1968 Indian Air Force An-12 crash12:30 · Local food tour of Leh16:00 · Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
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Day 4
09:00 · Choglamsar12:30 · Central market & street-food lunch16:00 · 1968 Indian Air Force An-12 crash
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Day 5
09:00 · Saboo, Leh12:30 · Ladakh16:00 · Choglamsar

A sample plan. See the full 5-day Leh itinerary →

Leh travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Leh?+

The best months to visit Leh are June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Leh?+

Most travellers find 5 days ideal for Leh, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Leh expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Leh (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Leh?+

Popular highlights include Ladakh, Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Saboo, Leh and 1968 Indian Air Force An-12 crash. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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