Our Ladakh vacations & tours
Visit Ladakh for awe at high altitude. This beautiful region of the Indian Himalayas is sparsely populated – instead, it’s crowded with high mountains, whose ranges rise above wide, fertile valleys. Our Ladakh vacations allow you to trek to serious elevations without mountaineering experience, and to experience Tibetan culture and monasteries outside of Tibet. And whilst we help you uncover this amazing region, we want to help it, too. Our trekking vacations always use fairly-compensated porters and guides and minimise waste and water use to keep the pressure off the region, whilst our cultural and photography vacations use locally-owned hotels and homestays, and provide food from the nearby farms.
Our top Ladakh vacations
Snow Leopard safari in Ladakh, India
From
£5315
14 days
ex flights
A lodge based snow leopard safari in Ladakh
Small group2027: 29 Jan
Ladakh snow leopard small group tour
From
US $2663
10 days
ex flights
Snow Leopard Ladakh Expedition
Small group2027: 1 Feb
Ladakh tour in India
From
£3649 to £3799
14 days
ex flights
Timeless monasteries and stunning mountain scenery
Small group2027: 2 Aug, 2028: 31 Jul
Ladakh adventure vacation, India
From
US $5237 to US $5313
14 days
ex flights
17 day journey from Delhi to Leh and back down to Shimla
Small group2027: 2 Jun, 3 Jul, 25 Aug, 11 Sep
Ladakh cultural tour, India
From
£1039
7 days
ex flights
Ladakh-Moonscape: An extraordinary part of India
Tailor made
Ladakh snow leopards & festivals photography tour
From
£6250
14 days
ex flights
Photograph snow leopards in stunning Himalayan settings
Small group2027: 7 Feb
Ladakh lodge trekking vacation
From
£1690
13 days
ex flights
Unique lodge stays, unforgettable Himalayan trek adventure
Small group2027: 9 Aug
Snow leopard expedition in Ladakh, India
From
Rupee 270000
12 days
ex flights
In search of the grey ghost of the Himalayas
Tailor made
Himalayan Silk Road adventure
From
US $6070
16 days
ex flights
Travel India's Silk Road from Kashmir to Ladakh
Small group2026: 5 Sep
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Ladakh map & highlights
This remote, Himalayan terrain and its traditional, mostly Buddhist culture is not to be rushed. From the ancient Namgyal Tsemo Gompa or monastery in Leh to the remote 14th century Diskit monastery in the flower filled Nubra Valley, the many cultural sites will stop you in your tracks, they are so beautiful. Ladakh is a place to trek at high altitude but not have to be super skilled, such as in the Markha Valley or in Hemis National Park. You can track snow leopard in the latter, although they are elusive. In fact, in Ladakh, you too will feel elusive. With little connection with the rest of the world, this is one place where you will definitely feel on top of it.
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Hemis National Park
2. Khardung La Pass
3. Leh
4. Markha Valley Trek
5. Nubra Valley
6. Pangong Tso Lake
2. Khardung La Pass
3. Leh
4. Markha Valley Trek
5. Nubra Valley
6. Pangong Tso Lake
Hemis National Park
1. Hemis National Park
A high altitude national park in the Himalayan Stok range, with the Husing, Tarbuns and Rumbak Valleys at its hiking heart. These landscapes certainly keep the blood pumping. The highest peak is Stok Kangri (6,153m) which trekkers can access with guides as it does not require technical climbing skills. It is also a wildlife lover’s paradise, being home to at least 200 snow leopard, which you can track with local experts.
Khardung La Pass
2. Khardung La Pass
Once known as the most elevated road in the world, at 5,359m, recently beaten by one in Tibet, you will feel like you are flying high as a kite when you drive, cycle or motorbike along this extraordinary mountain pass. Only open to motorised vehicles since 1988, it is on an ancient horse and camel caravan route from Leh to Kashgar. The most fun way to descend into Leh now is by bike though.
Leh
3. Leh
The capital of Ladakh is a stunner at 3,500m, enveloped by snowy Himalayan peaks. Trekkers and cyclists gather here, as do people hiring Royal Enfield motorbikes for exploring on. Culture vultures swoop in and swoon over gems like the former royal palace, the ancient Namgyal Tsemo Gompa or Buddhist temple, as well as the twisting, traditional lanes of the old town. Nearby Thikse Monastery is also a must see.
Markha Valley Trek
4. Markha Valley Trek
It takes about eight days to complete this iconic journey through a valley that is enveloped by the Stok, Matho and Zanskar Himalayan ranges. Following the course of Markha River, trek through traditional Ladakhi villages where monasteries exude some sort of spiritual aura from their hillside settings, such as Tache Gompa and Hemis. It’s not all riverside rambles, however, with climbs up to Ganda La or Gongmaru mountain passes for those ‘hello Himalayas’ moments.
Nubra Valley
5. Nubra Valley
Also known as Valley of the Flowers and part of the ancient Silk Road, Diskit is the main town in this valley that is fed by the Nubra and Shyok Rivers. The latter has a cold desert basin all around it known for its Hunder sand dunes and bactrian camels with two humps. Diskit is also home to a 14th century Buddhist monastery where a cultural highlight, the Dosmoche Festival, is held every February.
Pangong Tso Lake
6. Pangong Tso Lake
A glorious spot for camping, waking up to an expanse of bright blue due to its 4,350m elevation and clear skies all around. At 604km2, two thirds of it lie in Tibet unbeknownst to its bevy of birdlife, mostly migratory, such as bar-headed geese and Brahmini ducks. Located in the Changtang Plateau, this region is home to the Changpa nomads.
Our Ladakh vacations reviews
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John Phillips06 Mar 2026
The sheer excitement of 3 snow leopard sightings. The spotters are absolutely amazing.read more
Chris Grayling01 Feb 2026
Excellent. Ironically the leopard sighting before we even reached Snow Leopard Lodge. The team diverted us to see what was the most memorable close up view of a leopard.read more
Maralyn Parry30 Jan 2026
The most relaxing, exciting and amazing vacation we have experienced. To be in the mountains and actually see so many types of wildlife was just mind blowing. Watching a snow leopard chase and catch an ibex, then eat it. Also the brilliant team of spotters etc.read more
Roberta Baldo03 Mar 2026
The most exciting part was the first part dedicated to the vision of the snow leopard.read more
