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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
Kubed, Ladakh~$5
Kubed is a village in the Nubra district of Ladakh, India. It is located in the Panamik tehsil.
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
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.
16:00
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
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Day 6
09:00
Lok Niwas, Leh~$5
Lok Niwas, Leh, formerly known as Raj Niwas, is the official residence and workplace of the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh in Leh, the capital of Ladakh. It also houses the Lieutena
12:30
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
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.