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Ladakh: Monasteries & Mountain Valleys

A carefully paced high-altitude journey through monasteries and mountain valleys, with acclimatisation built into the plan.

Tour overview

Ladakh: Monasteries & Mountain Valleys

A carefully paced high-altitude journey through monasteries and mountain valleys, with acclimatisation built into the plan.

Delhi, Leh & Nubra Valley

Use this route as a starting point. We can add a night where you want to linger, introduce a special interest or adjust the hotels to suit your style.

What you can experience on this route

  • Delhi — Explore Old Delhi’s lanes and Mughal architecture, then discover the quieter gardens and neighbourhoods of New Delhi.
  • Leh — Allow time to acclimatise before exploring Ladakh’s monasteries and mountain setting. Keep the day gentle and flexible.
  • Nubra — Explore Nubra’s villages and dramatic valley landscape, with activities adapted to altitude, weather and local access.

Make the journey your own

This 10-day outline brings together Delhi, Leh & Nubra Valley. The number of nights, daily activities and choice of hotels can change to suit your priorities. Tell us which experiences you would like to spend more time on, and whether you prefer early starts, relaxed afternoons or a balance of both.

We discuss the transfers between stops alongside the sightseeing, so that you can judge the pace of the whole trip. Your proposal will set out the agreed route and selected arrangements before you book.

Your day-by-day journey

Travellers stopping for a sweet treat in Old Delhi
DAY 01

Arrive Delhi

Meet your local representative and transfer to your hotel. Settle in, recover from the journey and enjoy an easy first evening.

A traveller enjoying a regional meal
DAY 02

In Delhi

Explore Old Delhi’s lanes and Mughal architecture, then discover the quieter gardens and neighbourhoods of New Delhi.

Fly to LehDestination photograph
DAY 03

Fly to Leh

Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.

In LehDestination photograph
DAY 04

In Leh

Allow time to acclimatise before exploring Ladakh’s monasteries and mountain setting. Keep the day gentle and flexible.

In LehDestination photograph
DAY 05

In Leh

Allow time to acclimatise before exploring Ladakh’s monasteries and mountain setting. Keep the day gentle and flexible.

Drive to NubraDestination photograph
DAY 06

Drive to Nubra

Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.

In NubraDestination photograph
DAY 07

In Nubra

Explore Nubra’s villages and dramatic valley landscape, with activities adapted to altitude, weather and local access.

Drive to LehDestination photograph
DAY 08

Drive to Leh

Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.

Travellers visiting an Old Delhi spice shop
DAY 09

Fly to Delhi

Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.

DepartureDestination photograph
DAY 10

Departure

Your private transfer is arranged around your departure. Allow a comfortable connection, or extend the journey with another Indian region.

The sequence is a suggested plan. Flights, permits, opening days, weather and local conditions may require adjustments; your final itinerary will confirm arrangements.

Selected places to stay

Hotel ideas for your journey

Hotel inspiration across different budgets. Your quotation will specify the property and room category included.

Useful guides for this journey

A different pace? A favourite hotel?

Tell us what you would change. These journeys are designed to be adapted to your interests, time and style.

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