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Leh, Ladakh, India

4 days in Leh

High-altitude Ladakh, monasteries, passes and moonscapes. Here's how to spend 4 days in Leh: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 4 days Leh trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
4 days
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Ladakh~$5
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
12:30
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
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
2

Day 2

09:00
Leh Palace~$18
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
12:30
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.
16:00
Tsemo Castle~$18
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
3

Day 3

09:00
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
12:30
Sankar Monastery
Sankar Monastery, or Sankar Gompa is a Buddhist monastery within an easy half-hour walk from Leh in Ladakh, northern India. It is a daughter-establishment of the Spituk Monastery a
16:00
Leh Assembly constituency~$5
Leh Assembly constituency was a constituency in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir a former northern state of India. It was part of Ladakh Lok Sabha co
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Day 4

09:00
Shanti Stupa, Ladakh~$5
Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist white-domed Stupa (chorten) on a hilltop in Chanspa, Leh district, Ladakh, in north India. It was built in 1991 by Japanese Buddhist monk Gyomyo Nakamura
12:30
Leh~$5
Leh is a city in Indian-administered Ladakh in the disputed Kashmir region. It is the largest city and the joint capital of Ladakh. Leh, located in the Leh district, has been the c
16:00
Defence Institute of High Altitude Research~$5
The Defence Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR) is a defence laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) located in Leh city of Ladakh in India.

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What 4 days in Leh costs

What this trip costs

$1,032
Flights$45044%
Stay$17617%
Activities$949%
Food$15615%
Local transport$626%
Shopping$424%
Buffer$525%
$258/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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4 days in Leh: FAQ

Is 4 days enough for Leh?+

4 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Leh, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Leh?+

Start with Ladakh, Kyago Tso and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 4 days in Leh cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $520 per person for 4 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Leh?+

The best months to visit Leh are June, July, August and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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