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Ladakh travel guide

Leh · 1h 20m from Delhi — when to actually go, how long the visa really takes, what you will spend per day on top of the package, and who this trip is genuinely wrong for.

Best time to visit Ladakh

Jun – Sep, when the passes are open. May and October are beautiful but weather-dependent.

Visa, money and practicalities

Permits: Inner-line permits — Needed for Nubra, Pangong and Tso Moriri — we file them
Currency: INR — Carry cash, ATMs are limited outside Leh
SIM: Postpaid only — Prepaid from other states does not work
Power plug: Type C / D / M — Power cuts are common — carry a bank

What nobody tells you about Ladakh

Altitude is not a detail here. Leh sits at 11,500 ft and the first 24 to 36 hours must be spent doing genuinely nothing. Every season, people land, drive straight up to Khardung La and end up on oxygen. Any itinerary that puts sightseeing on day one is unsafe, not efficient — and we will not sell you one.

Who should skip Ladakh

Skip Ladakh if you have a heart or respiratory condition without clearing it with your doctor first, or if you only have four days. It needs six.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Ladakh?

Jun – Sep, when the passes are open. May and October are beautiful but weather-dependent.

What will I spend per day in Ladakh beyond the package?

On top of what your package covers, budget roughly guesthouse ₹1,000, comfortable ₹2,200, luxury camp ₹5,000 per person per day.

What should I know before booking Ladakh?

Who should not go to Ladakh?

Skip Ladakh if you have a heart or respiratory condition without clearing it with your doctor first, or if you only have four days. It needs six.

Plan a Ladakh trip

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