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Leh, Ladakh, India

5 days in Leh

High-altitude Ladakh, monasteries, passes and moonscapes. Here's how to spend 5 days in Leh: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Leh trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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

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
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
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
2

Day 2

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.
3

Day 3

09:00
Zorawar Fort~$18
Zorawar Fort is a fort in Leh, Ladakh, India built in 1836 by Zorawar Singh, a general of Dogra ruler Gulab Singh. Zorawar Singh led the Dogra invasion of Ladakh and built the fort
12:30
Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency~$5
Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency is the only Lok Sabha constituency of the Union Territory of Ladakh, India. It is the largest such constituency in India, in terms of area, with a tot
16:00
Saboo, Leh~$5
Saboo is a village in the Leh district of Ladakh, India. It is located in the Leh tehsil.
4

Day 4

09:00
Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport~$5
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 
12:30
1968 Indian Air Force An-12 crash~$5
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
16:00
Local food tour of Leh~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Leh.
5

Day 5

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
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
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.

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What 5 days in Leh costs

What this trip costs

$1,191
Flights$45038%
Stay$23420%
Activities$11710%
Food$19516%
Local transport$787%
Shopping$524%
Buffer$655%
$238/day

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

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5 days in Leh: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Leh?+

5 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, Choglamsar and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 5 days in Leh cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $650 per person for 5 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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