Destination Guide
Ladakh
Land of High Passes
Overview
About Ladakh
Ladakh is one of the world's most dramatic landscapes — a high-altitude desert ringed by the Himalayas and Karakoram ranges. Ancient monasteries cling to clifftops, prayer flags flutter over turquoise lakes, and the sky is impossibly blue at 3,500 metres.
Must-see
Top Highlights
Pangong Lake
The iconic high-altitude lake that changes colour from blue to green to red across its 134km length.
Khardung La Pass
One of the world's highest motorable roads at 5,359m — a bucket-list drive.
Hemis Monastery
Ladakh's largest monastery, home to a famous annual festival and rare thangka paintings.
Nubra Valley
A lush valley with sand dunes, Bactrian camels, and the ancient Diskit Monastery.
Magnetic Hill
A gravity-defying optical illusion where vehicles appear to roll uphill.
Insider knowledge
Travel Tips
Acclimatize for at least 2 days in Leh before venturing to higher altitudes.
Carry altitude sickness medication (Diamox) and consult your doctor before travel.
Inner Line Permits are required for Nubra Valley, Pangong, and Tso Moriri — we arrange these.
Pack layers — temperatures can drop below 0°C at night even in summer.
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