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Ladakh With Time to Rest

Rest on arrival, visit monasteries and spend two nights in the Nubra Valley.

  1. 1Leh
  2. 2Nubra Valley

From, per person~US$979

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Best Jun to Sep

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Spend a full week in Ladakh, with two quiet days in Leh before exploring the Indus and Nubra valleys. Comfortable local hotels, a private SUV and rest between outings make the mountain journeys easier to enjoy.

Length
7 nights
Route
Leh, Nubra Valley, Leh
Best time
Jun to Sep
Ideal for
Mountain lovers comfortable with high altitude and remote roads

Why you'll love it

  1. Rest during your first two days in Leh
  2. Visit Thiksey monastery with a local guide
  3. Spend two nights among Nubra's orchards
  4. See Diskit monastery and Hunder's sand dunes
  5. Have lunch with a host in the Indus Valley

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive and Rest

    Meet your driver at Leh airport and go straight to your hotel. Rest, eat simple meals and give yourself time to adjust to the high altitude.

    • Stay: Premium hotel with local-style interiors in Leh
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, 15–30 minutes

  2. Day 2

    A Rest Day in Leh

    Keep the day free of sightseeing and tiring activities. Rest at your hotel and tell your local host how you feel before the mountain drives ahead.

    • Stay: Premium hotel with local-style interiors in Leh

  3. Day 3

    Explore the Indus Valley

    If you feel well, visit Thiksey monastery with your guide after breakfast. Have lunch with a village host in the Indus Valley, then return for a restful afternoon.

    • Stay: Premium hotel with local-style interiors in Leh
    • Getting there: Private SUV, 1.5–2 hours total driving

  4. Day 4

    Cross the Pass to Nubra

    Drive to Nubra via Khardung La, keeping any stop at the pass brief. Stop for lunch, then settle into your valley lodge with nothing else planned.

    • Stay: Premium boutique lodge in Nubra, with private attached bathrooms
    • Getting there: Private SUV, 5–6.5 hours including breaks; weather dependent

  5. Day 5

    Diskit Monastery and Hunder Dunes

    Visit Diskit monastery, then return for lunch and a rest. Take a short walk at Hunder's sand dunes in the softer evening light.

    • Stay: Premium boutique lodge in Nubra, with private attached bathrooms
    • Getting there: Private SUV, 1–1.5 hours total driving

  6. Day 6

    Return to Leh

    Leave for Leh after breakfast, allowing time for road delays and a meal break. Spend the evening at your hotel.

    • Stay: Premium hotel with local-style interiors in Leh
    • Getting there: Private SUV via Khardung La, 5–6.5 hours including breaks

  7. Day 7

    Alchi or Extra Travel Time

    If earlier road journeys have gone to plan, visit Alchi monastery with your guide and return after lunch. This day also leaves extra time if an earlier drive is delayed.

    • Stay: Premium hotel with local-style interiors in Leh
    • Getting there: Private SUV to Alchi and back, 3–4 hours total driving

  8. Day 8

    Fly from Leh

    Have breakfast or collect a breakfast box, depending on your flight time. Your driver takes you to the airport with time for check-in and departure checks.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, 15–30 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 3 nights · days 1 to 3Premium hotel with local-style interiors in Leh
  2. 2 nights · days 4 to 5Premium boutique lodge in Nubra, with private attached bathrooms
  3. 2 nights · days 6 to 7Premium hotel with local-style interiors in Leh

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jungood time to go
  7. Julgood time to go
  8. Auggood time to go
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from Jun to Sep. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Seven nights in premium hotels and a boutique valley lodge
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Private local SUV for planned transfers and sightseeing
  • Local guide on monastery sightseeing days
  • Lunch with a host in the Indus Valley
  • Entry fees for listed monasteries
  • Applicable visitor and environmental charges for Indian citizens
  • Applicable hotel and transport taxes

Not included

  • Flights to and from Leh
  • Lunches other than the hosted meal
  • Medical care or evacuation
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Travel insurance

Good to know

  • Starting price is per person, with two people sharing a room; remote stays have simpler facilities.
  • Get medical advice on whether high-altitude travel suits you; plans change if you feel unwell.
  • Mountain pass conditions can change timings; carry ID and allow extra time before onward flights.

Before you go to India

Capital:
New Delhi
Languages:
English, Hindi, Tamil
Currency:
INR

Questions

How many days is the Ladakh With Time to Rest trip?

7 nights and 8 days: Leh, Nubra Valley, Leh.

How much does it cost?

From ₹92,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Jun to Sep.

What is included?

Seven nights in premium hotels and a boutique valley lodge, Daily breakfast and dinner, Private local SUV for planned transfers and sightseeing, Local guide on monastery sightseeing days, Lunch with a host in the Indus Valley, Entry fees for listed monasteries, Applicable visitor and environmental charges for Indian citizens, Applicable hotel and transport taxes.

What is not included?

Flights to and from Leh, Lunches other than the hosted meal, Medical care or evacuation, Personal expenses and tips, Travel insurance.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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