Leh Royal Expedition
Monasteries, Markets & High-Altitude Desert
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Group Size
2 to 10 Guests
Stay
Heritage Boutique Hotels, Leh
Transport
Premium 4x4 SUV
Trip Overview
Five days exploring Thikse Monastery at dawn, rooftop views from Leh Palace, and Shanti Stupa at sunset. Acclimatisation days built in so you enjoy every moment.
Key Experience Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Carefully crafted pacing with flexible options on each day
Day 1: Arrival in Leh — Acclimatisation
Fly in to Leh Airport (3,500 m). Transfer to hotel and REST. The most important day of any Ladakh trip. No exertion.
Day 2: Leh City — Palace, Stupa & Markets
Explore Leh at your own pace. Leh Palace in the morning, Shanti Stupa for sunset.
Day 3: Monastery Circuit — Thikse & Hemis
Dawn at Thikse Monastery as monks perform morning prayers. Hemis Gompa (Ladakh's largest monastery).
Day 4: Sangam, Magnetic Hill & Gurudwara Patthar Sahib
Drive along the Srinagar-Leh Highway. Stop at Magnetic Hill and the Sangam confluence.
Day 5: Leh — Departure
Early morning flight transfers. Last monastery visit if time permits.
What’s Included & Excluded
Inclusions
- 4 nights in boutique heritage hotel, Leh
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Premium 4x4 SUV with driver
- Leh airport transfers
- Inner Line Permits where required
- English-speaking cultural guide
- Acclimatisation guide & oxygen support
- All taxes
Exclusions
- Flights to/from Leh
- Travel & altitude-sickness insurance (strongly recommended)
- Lunches and beverages
- Monument entry fees
- Personal purchases
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100% Tailored & Flexible Travel
Want to add days, swap hotels, upgrade your vehicle, or add helicopter transfers? Every itinerary is fully customizable. Talk to our local Kashmir concierge today.
* Estimated price per person on twin-sharing. Final price is confirmed upon dates and hotel choice.
