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 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

Leh Palace

Leh Palace, also known as Lachen Palkar Palace, is a former royal palace overlooking the city of Leh in Ladakh, India. It was constructed circa 1600 AD by Sengge Namgyal. The palac

~$18 · 2h

Namgyal Tsemo Monastery

Namgyal Tsemo Monastery or Namgyal Tsemo Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in Leh city of Leh district, Ladakh, northern India. Founded by King Tashi Namgyal (1555-1575) of Ladakh, it

Free · 1h

Tsemo Castle

Tsemo Castle is an important religious and historical point in Leh, Ladakh, India. It is located at a walking distance from the Leh Palace. The defensive structure is maintained by

~$18 · 2h

Nature & outdoors

Kyago Tso

Kyagar Tso or Kyagar Lake is a small brackish lake surrounded by mountains situated in the Ladakh region of the northern Indian Union Territory of Ladakh in India. From afar, it ca

Free · 2h

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

Local food tour of Leh

Taste the signature dishes of Leh.

~$25 · 2h

Central market & street-food lunch

Grab lunch where locals do.

~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 5-day Leh itinerary

Day 1

09:00 · Ladakh12:30 · Kyago Tso16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch

Day 2

09:00 · Leh Palace12:30 · Choglamsar16:00 · Tsemo Castle

Day 3

09:00 · Namgyal Tsemo Monastery12:30 · Sankar Monastery16:00 · Leh Assembly constituency

Day 4

09:00 · Shanti Stupa, Ladakh12:30 · Leh16:00 · Kubed, Ladakh

Day 5

09:00 · Zorawar Fort12:30 · Defence Institute of High Altitude Research16:00 · Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency

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, Leh Palace, Namgyal Tsemo Monastery and Tsemo Castle. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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