Our Ladakh holidays & 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 holidays 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 holidays 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 holidays use locally-owned hotels and homestays, and provide food from the nearby farms.
Our top Ladakh holidays
Snow Leopard safari in Ladakh, India
From
£4545 to £5315
14 days
ex flights
A lodge based snow leopard safari in Ladakh
Small group2026: 19 Jan, 15 Feb, 2027: 29 Jan
Ladakh adventure holiday, India
From
£3795 to £3850
14 days
ex flights
17 day journey from Delhi to Leh and back down to Shimla
Small group2026: 14 Jun, 13 Jul, 23 Aug, 2027: 2 Jun, 3 Jul, 25 Aug, 11 Sep
Ladakh tour in India
From
£3499 to £3649
14 days
ex flights
Timeless monasteries and stunning mountain scenery
Small group2026: 2 Aug, 2027: 2 Aug
Amritsar to Ladakh holiday
From
£1975
11 days
ex flights
Discover ancient Tibetan-Buddhist monasteries of Northern India
Small group2026: 4 Jul, 10 Jul, 22 Jul, 15 Aug, 29 Aug
Ladakh snow leopards & festivals photography tour
From
£5300
14 days
ex flights
Photograph snow leopards in stunning Himalayan settings
Small group
Ladakh cultural and rural tour, India
From
£1399 to £1999
14 days
ex flights
Experience homestays, cuisine, Buddhist culture, and more
Tailor made
Ladakh mountains trekking adventure
From
£1899
9 days
ex flights
Hike in N.India's Himalya, visiting Tibetan Monasteries.
Small group2026: 6 Jun, 20 Jul, 29 Aug, 29 Sep
Ladakh and Changtang cultural tour, India
From
£1199 to £1699
12 days
ex flights
Experience nomadic life, weaving, and homestays in Ladakh
Tailor made
Ladakh photography tour, India
From
£4750
18 days
ex flights
Buddhist Festivals, Nomads and Himalayan Mountains
Small group2026: 4 Jul
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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 holidays reviews
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14Ladakh holidays reviews
Anna Tauc12 Sep 2024
Staying with a local family in Likir. It was amazing to see how they live, watch the pottery maker create his masterpieces and just stay in this wonderful quiet village. Also, in Likir we could participate in a ceremony with the monks of the monastery. Their chanting and music of their instruments was incredibly touching!read more
YEONGYO LIM22 Aug 2024
I recommend this tour and 'Responsible travel' if you're looking for a customized trip. They will ensure you a great experience.read more
Alice Hughes19 Jul 2024
Very good if you are looking for a cultural experience and to spend time with local people. Great communication from Gaurav throughout. We felt very safe and looked after by our local guides Tsirin and Stanzen, as well as our driver. We had the chance to personalise our tour. Delicious local food.read more
Cecile Smith15 Jun 2023
It was an excellent holiday, very enriching and inspiring. It made a lasting impression. Also there was a really friendly atmosphere.read more
