Spiritual journeys in Ladakh
Several of the world's oldest living traditions meet in these seven lands: the Hindu ghats of Varanasi, the places of the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and first sermon, and the Tibetan Buddhist monasteries of Ladakh and Nepal.
We plan around ritual hours, not tour hours: the aarti at dusk, morning prayers in a gompa, the quiet hour at the Mahabodhi Temple. Dress and photography rules vary by site, and our guides brief you before each visit.
Places
Where to go
Ladakh's oldest temple murals, in a village of apricot trees
Ladakh's richest monastery and the snow leopard's valleys
One of Ladakh's oldest monasteries above the eroded moonland
Ladakh's capital at 3,500 m, and where every journey begins
Sand dunes, Bactrian camels and monasteries beyond Khardung La
Gentle village walks, Likir and Basgo, west of Leh
Ladakh's remotest valley, over Pensi La to Padum
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Routes to start from
Experiences
Hours that fit the style
Stays
Where we would book
The Grand Dragon is Leh's most complete hotel: central, centrally heated and open all year, with mountain-view rooms, several restaurants and a staff used to looking …
The Zen Ladakh is a modern hotel close to central Leh, with a calm atmosphere and rooms that look towards the mountains. A good choice for …
Chamba Camp Thiksey is a seasonal luxury tented camp in the fields below Thiksey monastery, about 19 km from Leh. Spacious tents with en-suite bathrooms, attentive …
A small number of rooms inside Stok Palace, the home of Ladakh's former royal family, 15 km south of Leh. Simple, characterful rooms, a museum of …
Ladakh Sarai is a small, peaceful retreat in Saboo village, a short drive from Leh, with cottages and yurts set among willows and poplars. A quiet, …
Nimmu House is a restored early 20th-century village house at Nimmu, 35 km west of Leh, with rooms in the house and tents in its orchard. …
Lchang Nang, meaning house of trees, is a small retreat in Sumur village in Nubra, set among willows and fields with views of the surrounding peaks. …
Shape your own journey Tell us your dates and what you hope to feel. We draw the route around you. Begin Not sure where to start? We match the land to your month, your pace and the people travelling with you. Begin Talk to a planner A first route and an indicative price within one working day. No payment to start. Begin