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Leh, Ladakh, India
1 week in Leh
High-altitude Ladakh, monasteries, passes and moonscapes. Here's how to spend 1 week in Leh: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 1 week Leh trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.
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Length
1 week
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 1 week Leh itinerary, day by day
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
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
4
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.
5
Day 5
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.
6
Day 6
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.
7
Day 7
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.
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What 1 week in Leh costs
What this trip costs
$1,511
Flights$45030%
Stay$35123%
Activities$16411%
Food$27318%
Local transport$1097%
Shopping$735%
Buffer$916%
$216/day
Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.
Have more or less time in Leh?
1 week in Leh: FAQ
Is 1 week enough for Leh?+
1 week 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 1 week in Leh cost?+
Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $910 per person for 1 week. 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.