About this Ladakh Tour
The perfect short trip — culture, monasteries and one unforgettable lake
Short on days but big on Ladakh? This 5-day trip is built for first-timers and long-weekend travellers. You settle into Leh, visit the region's most beautiful monasteries — Thiksey, Shey and Hemis — and then drive out to the star of the show, Pangong Lake.
We keep Day 1 free for rest, so your body adjusts to Leh's altitude before you head higher over Chang La to the lake. Travel is by private vehicle with a Ladakhi driver-cum-guide, permits are arranged, and we carry oxygen as a precaution.
It skips Nubra Valley to stay short and comfortable — if you'd like Nubra and Khardung La too, take a look at our 6-day circuits.
Trip Highlights
Ladakh's icons in a compact trip
The three great monasteries — Thiksey, Shey & Hemis
A day at the colour-shifting Pangong Lake
Cross Chang La, one of the world's highest passes
Shanti Stupa & Leh Palace at golden hour
An easy, acclimatisation-friendly pace
Permits & oxygen handled for you
Trip Gallery
Glimpses from Leh, the monasteries and Pangong
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Five easy-paced days across Leh, the monasteries and Pangong
- Arrive at Leh airport; our team transfers you to the hotel.
- Complete rest for the day to adjust to the altitude — the single best thing you can do for a smooth trip.
- An easy evening walk to Leh market if you're feeling good; dinner and overnight in Leh.
- Morning at Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace for sweeping views over the old town.
- Drive the Indus valley to Shey Palace, the grand Thiksey Monastery, and Hemis — Ladakh's largest and wealthiest gompa.
- Stop at Sindhu Ghat on the Indus before returning to Leh.
- Dinner and overnight in Leh.
- Set off after breakfast and climb over Chang La (~17,590 ft), one of the world's highest motorable passes.
- Descend past Tangtse to reach the shores of Pangong Lake by afternoon.
- Free time to walk the shoreline and watch the water shift through impossible blues.
- Dinner and overnight at a lakeside camp.
- Catch the early light on Pangong — the colours are at their best just after sunrise.
- Drive back over Chang La towards Leh, with a stop at Karu or a monastery you missed.
- Arrive Leh by evening; free time for last-minute shopping in the market.
- Dinner and overnight in Leh.
- After breakfast, transfer to Leh airport for your onward flight.
- Trip concludes with a camera full of monasteries and mountain-blues.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- Airport pick-up & drop in Leh
- 4 nights stay — hotel in Leh & camp at Pangong (twin/triple sharing)
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- All transfers & sightseeing by private vehicle
- Inner Line Permit for Pangong Lake
- Oxygen cylinder & first-aid kit in the vehicle
- Experienced Ladakhi driver-cum-guide
- Yatraved trip coordination
- Airfare / train fare to and from Leh
- Lunches and all personal expenses
- Monastery entry fees & camera charges
- Nubra Valley (covered in our 6-day circuits)
- 5% GST on package cost
- Any cost due to roadblocks or weather beyond our control
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Things to Carry
High, dry and cold at night — pack smart
Important Notes
Please read before booking
Altitude & Health: Leh is at ~11,500 ft and Chang La far higher. Day 1 is for rest. Travellers with heart or lung conditions should consult a doctor, and everyone should go slow and hydrate.
ID & Permits: Carry original photo ID. The Pangong permit is mandatory — we arrange it, but need your ID copy in advance.
Roads & Weather: Passes can close briefly for weather. The order of the itinerary may be adjusted on the ground for safety.
Connectivity: Only postpaid SIMs work (BSNL/Jio best), and there's little to no signal at Pangong.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you book
No — this shorter 5-day trip focuses on Leh, its famous monasteries and Pangong Lake. If you'd also like Nubra Valley and Khardung La, our 6-day circuits cover all three regions.
Yes. The Inner Line Permit for Pangong Lake is arranged by Yatraved and included. We only need a copy of your photo ID in advance.
It's a great first taste — you rest and acclimatise in Leh, see the major monasteries and experience Pangong, all at a comfortable pace. For Nubra and remote areas you'd want 6 days or more.
Leh is about 11,500 ft and Chang La (on the way to Pangong) around 17,590 ft. Day 1 is for rest, we carry oxygen and first-aid, and keep the pace gentle. Consult a doctor if you have heart or lung issues.
It starts and ends at Leh, with airport pick-up on Day 1 and drop on Day 5. You can fly into Leh directly from Delhi.
