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Ladakh Family Holiday: Leh, Monasteries and Nubra Valley
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Ladakh Family Holiday: Leh, Monasteries and Nubra Valley

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Duration

6 Days 5 Nights

Pickup

Leh Airport (IXL)

Drop

Leh Airport (IXL)

Type

Short-haul

Overview & Highlights

This private family holiday keeps the pace slow and the sleeping altitude lower. You spend three nights in Leh, visiting Leh Palace, Shanti Stupa, Shey, Thiksey and Hemis, then cross Khardung La for one night in Nubra Valley, with Diskit Monastery and the Hunder dunes, where children often enjoy the camels. Pangong Tso is not included because the overnight stay is at around 4,250 metres and the drive is long. If everyone is fit and your doctor agrees, we can add it as an extra. The trip is private, with your own vehicle and driver, and the plan can be adjusted to suit children and senior parents.

  • Three nights in Leh to settle in before the high pass
  • Leh Palace and sunset at Shanti Stupa
  • Shey, Thiksey and Hemis monasteries
  • Khardung La and a night in Nubra Valley
  • Diskit Monastery and the Hunder dunes, with an optional camel ride
  • No overnight stay at Pangong Tso, to keep the altitude gentler

Itinerary

1Day 1: Arrival in Leh | Rest and Acclimatisation
  • Arrive at Leh Airport, where your driver is waiting.
  • Transfer to your hotel and check in.
  • Rest for the whole day, which is essential at around 3,500 metres.
  • Drink plenty of water, and keep children and senior parents resting too.
  • Overnight stay in Leh.
2Day 2: Leh Palace | Shanti Stupa | Local Market
  • After a late breakfast, visit Leh Palace and walk through the old town.
  • Explore the main bazaar at an easy pace.
  • Watch the sunset from Shanti Stupa, if everyone feels well.
  • Overnight stay in Leh.
3Day 3: Shey | Thiksey | Hemis
  • After breakfast, drive east along the Indus valley to Shey Palace and Thiksey Monastery.
  • See the large Maitreya Buddha statue at Thiksey.
  • Continue to Hemis Monastery, the largest in Ladakh.
  • Return to Leh in the afternoon.
  • Overnight stay in Leh.
4Day 4: Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La | Diskit | Hunder
  • After an early breakfast, drive north to Khardung La, at around 5,300 metres, and stay only briefly.
  • Continue into Nubra Valley, a journey of about five to six hours with stops.
  • Visit Diskit Monastery and its giant Maitreya Buddha statue.
  • Walk on the Hunder sand dunes at sunset; a Bactrian camel ride is optional and paid locally.
  • Dinner and overnight stay at a camp or guesthouse in Nubra Valley.
5Day 5: Nubra Valley to Leh via Khardung La
  • Enjoy a relaxed morning in Nubra Valley.
  • After breakfast, drive back to Leh over Khardung La, about five to six hours.
  • Check in at your hotel in Leh.
  • Use the evening for the bazaar or a rooftop cafe.
  • Overnight stay in Leh.
6Day 6: Departure from Leh
  • After breakfast, check out of the hotel.
  • Transfer to Leh Airport for your flight home.
  • Many flights from Leh leave in the morning, so please be ready for an early start.

Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.

Inclusions

  • 4 nights in a hotel in Leh and 1 night in Nubra Valley, all on twin or family room sharing
  • Daily breakfast, and dinner at the Nubra Valley stay
  • Private vehicle with an experienced local driver for transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Permits and registration for Nubra Valley, arranged by us
  • Entry tickets for the sights listed in the itinerary, where applicable
  • Vegetarian and Jain meal options on request, subject to availability
  • Assistance from our travel experts

Exclusions

  • Flights to and from Leh, and any other transport to and from the destination
  • Lunches, and dinners other than those mentioned in the itinerary
  • Environment fee and other government or local charges, as per the rules in force
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional activities such as the Hunder camel ride
  • Camera fees at monasteries and other sights
  • Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porterage
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
  • GST and other taxes as applicable

Other Info

Must carry

  • Original government photo ID for every traveller, including children, with photocopies
  • Warm jackets, thermals, woollen caps and gloves for everyone
  • Sunglasses with UV protection, sunscreen and lip balm
  • Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
  • Any prescribed medicines, including those your doctor advises for altitude
  • Snacks and a reusable water bottle for the long drives

Notes

  • Every traveller, including children, must carry valid government photo ID; we arrange the permits and confirm the current rules at booking.
  • Leh is at around 3,500 metres, and Day 1 is kept free for rest. Altitude sickness can affect children, adults and seniors alike; tell your driver or our team at once if anyone feels unwell.
  • Please consult a doctor, and a paediatrician for young children, before booking; travellers with heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions and pregnant women should take particular care.
  • Khardung La can close or slow down because of snow or landslides, so the itinerary may be altered for safety.
  • Pangong Tso is not included to keep the sleeping altitude lower; it can be added on request if everyone is fit and a doctor agrees.
  • The stay in Nubra Valley is in a camp or guesthouse with basic facilities; hot water and electricity may be limited.
  • Standard hotel check-in is around 2 pm and check-out around 12 noon. Rates are indicative and confirmed at booking.
  • Cancellation and refund are as per our Terms & Conditions.

See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.