Leh Ladakh Itinerary for 5, 7, and 10 Days

Leh Ladakh is one of the places in this world where travellers, especially mountain lovers keep them in their travel wish list and visiting Ladakh is like a dream come true for each one of them. If you are a biker, traveller, adventurer, travel photographer and someone who loves to explore mountains – this blog will give you a detailed Leh Ladakh itinerary.

If you want a quick mountain tour, then the 5 days Leh Ladakh itinerary would be perfect. If you want some adventure, then the 7 days Leh Ladakh itinerary would match your vibe. And if you want to explore Ladakh immersing yourself totally into it, then the 10 days Leh Ladakh itinerary would be perfect for you. 

Leh Ladakh Itinerary 

5 Days Leh Ladakh Itinerary 

Day 1: Arrival at Leh

• Rest properly to acclimatize to the high altitude. 
• Visit the Leh Market to collect souvenirs, dry fruits, and enjoy Ladakhi cuisine. 

Day 2: Sham Valley & Leh Tour

• Shanti Stupa
• Hall of Fame
• Magnetic Hill 
• Sangam Point 
• Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
• Spituk Monastery 
• Leh Palace
• Shey Palace
• Thiksey Monastery 
• Rancho School
• Sindh Ghat

Day 3: Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass. 

• Visit Diksit Monastery and Maitreyee Buddha.
• Enjoy a double-humped camel ride, shooting, ATV rides, and go-karting at Hunder Sand Dunes. 

Day 4: Nubra Valley to Pangong Tso to Leh via Chang La Pass. 

Day 5: Departure from Leh.

7 Days Leh Ladakh Itinerary 

Day 1: Arrive at Leh and acclimatize to the high altitude by resting. 

Day 2: Sham Valley sightseeing.

• Sangam Point 
• Magnetic Hill 
• Gurudwara Pathar Sahib
• Lamayuru Monastery 

Day 3: Go to Nubra Valley from Leh via Khardung La Pass, enjoy Diksit and Hunder Sand Dunes.

Day 4: Explore Sumur Valley or Panamik Hot Springs and return to Hunder. 

Day 5: Pangong Tso from Nubra Valley. Enjoy the colour change of this magnanimous saline glacial lake and stargazing at night. 

Day 6: Start your journey from Pangong Tso via Chang La to Leh and you can cover some sightseeings enroute.

• Thiksey Monastery 
• Shey Palace 
• Sindh Ghat 
• Rancho School
• Leh Palace 

Day 7: Departure from Leh. 

10 Days Leh Ladakh Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Leh and rest and acclimatize to the high altitude. 

Day 2: Sham Valley and Local Leh Sightseeings. 

Day 3: Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La Pass. 

• Siachen Base Camp.
• Diskit Monastery. 
• Hunder village to enjoy a camel ride on sand dunes. 

Day 4: Nubra Valley to Turtuk and Thang Village sightseeing.

Turtuk and Thang Villages have been a part of India for a long time now. Thang is the last village after which the border of POK starts. They are home to the Balti community. You can explore these little villages on foot and enjoy Balti cuisine like Zaan – buckwheat pancakes, Balay – hand-rolled noodles with meat and Phudinichu – traditional dried apricot chutney.   

Day 5: Nubra Valley to Pangong Lake. 

Day 6: Pangong Lake to Hanle via Chushul. 

• Visit the Indian Astronomical Observatory. 
• Enjoy stargazing and the milky way.

Day 7: Hanle – Umling La – Tso Moriri

• Umling La is at 19,024 ft.
• Come back to Hanle and head towards Tso Moriri.

Day 8: Tso Moriri to Leh via Tso Kar and Tanglang La.

• Enroute visit Puga Valley and Chumathang Hot Springs and Geysers. 

Day 9: Relax and explore Leh monasteries, museums, bakery and local Ladakhi cuisine. 

Day 10: Departure from Leh. 

Conclusion

From snow-capped mountain passes and crystal-clear lakes to ancient monasteries and charming villages, Ladakh offers unforgettable experiences at every turn. This Leh Ladakh itinerary will give you an idea on the trip plan. You can always choose to stay at Dakpa House Ladakh to relax and explore Ladakh in its rustic form and make your journey unforgettable.