{"id":19063,"date":"2018-06-28T16:12:27","date_gmt":"2018-06-28T10:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/?p=19063"},"modified":"2025-06-04T15:52:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T10:22:50","slug":"leh-ladakh-itinerary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/leh-ladakh-itinerary\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Leh-Ladakh Itinerary For a Splendid Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trip to Leh Ladakh can be a magical experience if you plan well. A popular holiday destination, Leh-Ladakh has many touristy places to see and things to do. However, if you don\u2019t plan your Leh Ladakh itinerary well, \u00a0you may end up being disappointed as there are different seasons for different activities and things to do in Ladakh.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/leh-ladakh-itinerary\/#a-comprehensive-leh-ladakh-itinerary\" >A Comprehensive Leh-Ladakh Itinerary<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/leh-ladakh-itinerary\/#1-explore-the-leh-palace\" >1. Explore the Leh Palace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/leh-ladakh-itinerary\/#2-leh-old-town\" >2. Leh Old Town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/leh-ladakh-itinerary\/#3-visit-the-monasteries\" >3. Visit the Monasteries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/leh-ladakh-itinerary\/#4-adventure-sports-at-hunder-valley\" >4. Adventure Sports at Hunder Valley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/leh-ladakh-itinerary\/#5-camping-at-nubra-valley\" >5. Camping at Nubra Valley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/leh-ladakh-itinerary\/#6-pangong-lake\" >6. Pangong Lake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/leh-ladakh-itinerary\/#7-trek-to-the-zanskar-valley\" >7. Trek to the Zanskar Valley<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/leh-ladakh-itinerary\/#8-visit-the-magnetic-hill\" >8. Visit the Magnetic Hill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/leh-ladakh-itinerary\/#9-drive-to-the-khardung-la-pass\" >9. Drive to the Khardung La Pass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/leh-ladakh-itinerary\/#10-phyang-fortress-ruin\" >10. Phyang Fortress Ruin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/leh-ladakh-itinerary\/#11-hemis-festival\" >11. Hemis Festival<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the best experience in Ladakh, it is better to follow a structured travel plan. To help you have a great holiday, we have put together this easy to do Leh-Ladakh itinerary. Have a look at it below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a-comprehensive-leh-ladakh-itinerary\"><\/span><b>A Comprehensive Leh-Ladakh Itinerary<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ideal time to spend in Leh-Ladakh is about a week. You would want to spend the first day of your visit at your hotel, resting and trying to acclimatise yourself to the climate. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have acclimatised yourself, you can begin exploring Leh-Ladakh and enjoying all the activities that the place has to offer. Here is a list of things you can include in your trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-explore-the-leh-palace\"><\/span><b>1. Explore the Leh Palace<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23425\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23425\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-23425\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Webp.net-compress-image-11.jpg\" alt=\"Leh Palace\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Webp.net-compress-image-11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Webp.net-compress-image-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Webp.net-compress-image-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Webp.net-compress-image-11-740x493.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leh Palace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Leh Palace was the royal home of King Sengge Namgyal. Today, the palace stands vacant and it has been converted into an exhibition centre. Visit the palace and stumble up Leh\u2019s rich history through the many exhibits on display. Meander around the palace and catch glimpses of old architecture and click pictures of the palace. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Entry Fee: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 10 for Indians, Rs. 200 for foreigners<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Ideal Time to Spend:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1 Hour<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-leh-old-town\"><\/span><b>2. Leh Old Town<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23426\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23426\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-23426\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Webp.net-compress-image-1-4.jpg\" alt=\"Leh Old Town\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Webp.net-compress-image-1-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Webp.net-compress-image-1-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Webp.net-compress-image-1-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Webp.net-compress-image-1-4-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Leh Old Town<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a taste of local Leh Ladakh culture, head down to the Leh Old Town. In the town, you will come across old houses and get a taste of local Ladakhi culture. In the old town, there are some shops selling local products and food items. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you have finished exploring the old town, stop over for coffee at the Lala\u2019s Art Caf\u00e9 where you get amazingly delicious coffee. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Entry Fee: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free to explore, carry money to buy stuff at the market<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Ideal Time to Spend:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 hours without shopping, 3 hours if you plan on shopping.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-visit-the-monasteries\"><\/span><b>3. Visit the Monasteries<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21495\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21495\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-21495\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Thiksey-Monastery-Leh.jpg\" alt=\"Thiksey Monastery, Leh\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Thiksey-Monastery-Leh.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Thiksey-Monastery-Leh-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Thiksey-Monastery-Leh-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Thiksey-Monastery-Leh-740x491.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21495\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Thiksey Monastery, Leh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You must not miss out on exploring all the Buddhist monasteries in the region. These are very old and have a close connection to Ladakh\u2019s culture.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some famous monasteries in Leh-Ladakh are the Thiksey monastery, the Hemis and the Shey monasteries. You can also visit the Tsemo Gompa. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Entry Fee: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 10 for Indians, Rs. 200 for foreigners<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Ideal Time to Spend:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3-4 hours exploring all the monasteries<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-adventure-sports-at-hunder-valley\"><\/span><b>4. Adventure Sports at Hunder Valley<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22891\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22891\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-22891\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Webp.net-compress-image-4-18.jpg\" alt=\"Hunter in Nubra Valley is fantastic for trekking\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Webp.net-compress-image-4-18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Webp.net-compress-image-4-18-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Webp.net-compress-image-4-18-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Webp.net-compress-image-4-18-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22891\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hunter in Nubra Valley is fantastic for trekking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Located just a few miles away from the Nubra Valley, the Hunder Valley is a hotspot for outdoor activity. There is a lot of adventure sports that you can enjoy at this place. Take a camel ride, go horseback riding or sit in a hot-air balloon and catch amazing sights of the area.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Fridays, due to the rush, prices of adventure sports are hiked, you could bargain for a decent fare. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Ideal Time to Spend:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3-4 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-camping-at-nubra-valley\"><\/span><b>5. Camping at Nubra Valley<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21733\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21733\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-21733\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-spectacular-Nubra-Valley.jpg\" alt=\"The spectacular Nubra Valley\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-spectacular-Nubra-Valley.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-spectacular-Nubra-Valley-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-spectacular-Nubra-Valley-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-spectacular-Nubra-Valley-740x493.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21733\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The spectacular Nubra Valley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the Nubra Valley, there are many camping sites near the lake where you can set-up a tent. If you don\u2019t want too and prefer a comfortable camping site, book yourself into one of the already set-up camps in Nubra, where you can spend a few days enjoying the great outdoors. They have all the comfortable amenities and even organize a few events for you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Ideal Time to Spend:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 1 to 2 days<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-pangong-lake\"><\/span><b>6. Pangong<\/b> Lake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21730\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21730\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-21730\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-clear-and-majestic-Pangong-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"The clear and majestic Pangong Lake\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-clear-and-majestic-Pangong-Lake.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-clear-and-majestic-Pangong-Lake-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-clear-and-majestic-Pangong-Lake-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/The-clear-and-majestic-Pangong-Lake-740x555.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21730\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The clear and majestic Pangong Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Spend an entire day at the Pangong Lake. The lake was made famous in the movie 3 Idiots and since then has seen a spike in tourism. There are plenty of places to stay nearby, each offering comfortable amenities.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you go, during the migratory season, you might just be able to spot a few exotic birds on the lake. End your trip to the lake by visiting the Spangmik village for scenic walks. It is only 7 kilometres away from the Pangong Lake.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Ideal Time to Spend:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A day<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-trek-to-the-zanskar-valley\"><\/span><b>7. Trek to the Zanskar Valley<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21752\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21752\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-21752\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Trekkers-passing-through-the-Zanskar-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Trekkers passing through the Zanskar Lake\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Trekkers-passing-through-the-Zanskar-Lake.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Trekkers-passing-through-the-Zanskar-Lake-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Trekkers-passing-through-the-Zanskar-Lake-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Trekkers-passing-through-the-Zanskar-Lake-740x494.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21752\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trekkers passing through the Zanskar Lake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A must do activity when in Ladakh is the trek to Zanskar. Although it is best experienced in winter, summer is not bad. Challenging and exciting, you\u2019ll witness a whole new experience trekking at the Zanskar Valley.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are not adept at trekking, we suggest that you take it slow and do the hike at your own pace. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Ideal Time to Spend:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Normally, this trek would take you 9 days to reach the summit. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-visit-the-magnetic-hill\"><\/span><b>8. Visit the Magnetic Hill<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_21804\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21804\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-21804\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Magnetic-Hill-Leh-Ladakh-1.jpg\" alt=\"Magnetic Hill, Leh-Ladakh\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Magnetic-Hill-Leh-Ladakh-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Magnetic-Hill-Leh-Ladakh-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Magnetic-Hill-Leh-Ladakh-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Magnetic-Hill-Leh-Ladakh-1-740x493.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Magnetic Hill, Leh-Ladakh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The unique feature of these hills is that cars, when parked, automatically go backwards up the hill. This stunning gravitational phenomenon is something that every tourist to Ladakh should witness.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are up for some sightseeing, visit the Alchi Monastery that is about an hour\u2019s drive away from the Magnetic Hill.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Ideal Time to Spend:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Spend around 5 hours doing both activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-drive-to-the-khardung-la-pass\"><\/span>9. Drive to the Khardung La Pass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19546\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19546\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-19546\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Magnetic-Hill-Khardung-La.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Magnetic-Hill-Khardung-La.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Magnetic-Hill-Khardung-La-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Magnetic-Hill-Khardung-La-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Magnetic-Hill-Khardung-La-740x494.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19546\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Magnetic Hill &amp; Khardung La Pass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When you are in Leh, you must not miss out on the opportunity to travel to the Khardung La Pass. It is India\u2019s highest motorable pass and the sights around are simply majestic. The drive from Leh to the pass is around 37 kilometres. Spend half a day here and then on your way back stop at the Tibetan market for some shopping and visit the Shanti Stupa.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Ideal Time to Spend:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An entire day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-phyang-fortress-ruin\"><\/span><b>10. Phyang Fortress Ruin<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23430\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23430\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-23430\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Webp.net-compress-image-2-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ruins of Phyang Fortress \" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Webp.net-compress-image-2-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Webp.net-compress-image-2-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Webp.net-compress-image-2-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Webp.net-compress-image-2-3-740x493.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ruins of Phyang Fortress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On your way lack to the city, visit the Phyang Fortress Ruin for a brief time. A guided tour of the ruined fort should not take you more than an hour to explore. Walk around the fort, listening to stories of the past, all the way to the top. From the top of the fort, soak in stunning views of the valley and click a few pictures for memories.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Ideal Time to Spend:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> About an hour<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-hemis-festival\"><\/span><b>11. Hemis Festival<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22894\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22894\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal size-full wp-image-22894\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Webp.net-compress-image-8-11.jpg\" alt=\"Monks performing at Hemis Monastery\" width=\"800\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Webp.net-compress-image-8-11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Webp.net-compress-image-8-11-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Webp.net-compress-image-8-11-768x532.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.treebo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Webp.net-compress-image-8-11-740x512.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22894\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Monks performing at Hemis Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normally, you would want to travel to Ladakh between the month of May and June. If you around town during these months, visit the Hemis Monastery, the site of the famous Hemis Festival. Held in June every year, this festival is celebrated with pomp, show and colour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great experience for out of towners, during this festival tourists, can witness Ladakhi culture at its best. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>When to visit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> June <\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Where is it Held:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hemis Gompa<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the best experience in Leh-Ladakh, follow this itinerary. Our Leh-Ladakh itinerary has all the important places for you to explore listed down. Whether you are going with family, friends or alone, you will certainly soak in the best of what Ladakh has to offer with our Leh-Ladakh itinerary.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A trip to Leh Ladakh can be a magical experience if you plan well. A popular holiday destination, Leh-Ladakh has many touristy places to see and things to do. 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