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Ladakh Trips & Tours

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Ladakh Trips & Tours

A Himalayan Shangri-La of Buddhist spirituality, mountain remoteness and adrenalin-filled activities
Forget Ayurvedic spas and pristine beach retreats – if you want to find inner calm, it’s the utterly peaceful Buddhist enclave of northern India, Ladakh, that you really need. This lofty mountain kingdom is not, however, for the faint-hearted: in winter, it’s one of the coldest places on the planet, and then there’s the staggering height of the villages – between 3,200 and 4,000 metres – and the sparse but spectacular terrain to contend with. But touchdown in Leh, the multicultural capital city, and you’ll be glad you braved it. This is a place of charming homestays that will connect you with both land and people, blood-pumping cycling trails and rafting excursions, and, of course, the Buddhist monasteries and temples, magnificently imposing and best visited at dawn for the most humbling of experiences.
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The magic of the Himalayas
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The magic of the Himalayas

10 nights from $5.5K per person

The snow leopards of the Himalayas
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The snow leopards of the Himalayas

11 nights from $5.9K per person

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What to do in Ladakh

Prayer flags dance against impossibly blue skies where ancient monasteries cling to mountain faces like crystalline honeycombs. At 11,500 feet, Pangong's waters shift through a painter's palette of blues, while double-humped camels traverse Nubra's sand dunes beneath snow-capped peaks. Monks in crimson robes debate philosophy in Hemis's courtyards as motorcycle adventurers brave Khardung La's thin air. Whether you're spotting rare snow leopards in Changthang's wilderness, sipping butter tea in a remote village homestay, or discovering mysterious moon-like landscapes at Lamayuru, this high-altitude desert realm challenges everything you thought you knew about India.

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Culture

Take a heritage walk through the Old Town of Leh

Historical Places

Visit the largest gompa in Nubra, Diskit Monastery

Adventure

Drive the highest motorable pass, Khardung La

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Based on 7 Feefo Reviews for India

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Josephine
Nothing is too much trouble
June 2025
14 nights in India
Carola paid great attention to our brief and curated the most wonderful trip for us. When I needed to alter a couple of her suggestions she came back very quickly with other fantastic options. Can't wait to head out and experience it all!
Dave Slobodinsky
June 2025
6 nights in India
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April 2025
11 nights in India
Very knowledgable people and a true willingness to help! Looking forward to my trip...
Kevin Ross
March 2024
10 nights in India and Maldives
The whole trip experience was planned perfectly and went perfectly.
Kylie Earley
February 2024
10 nights in India
This is the second trip I have taken with Timbuktu. I love booking with them! They take care of everything and make sure everything comes together without a hitch. That's really important to me as a woman traveling solo! They have made my trips to Kenya and India absolutely epic and go the extra mile to make it a safe and fun experience.
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Sandy Mendel
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March 2023
26 nights in India
Timbuktu organized a 4 week spectacular trip to India for us. Meg listened to our requests and preferences and our trip was just what we asked for. Our transfers, accommodations, tours, guides, safaris and cultural experiences were all ideal. This was our first trip with Timbuktu, we look forward to future travel with them.

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