Seven days is enough to see the best-known parts of Ladakh without rushing: Leh, the Moon Land at Lamayuru, the Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake. This is the plan our Ladakh Moon Land tour follows by SUV, starting and ending in Leh.
The 7 days at a glance
Distances are approximate. The trip starts and ends in Leh, and the highest point is Khardung La at 5,359 m (17,582 ft).
| Day | Plan | Distance | Night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Leh, airport pickup, rest at altitude | Airport transfer | Hotel in Leh |
| Day 2 | Lamayuru Monastery and the Moon Land | About 240 km round trip | Hotel in Leh |
| Day 3 | Leh sights: Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Magnetic Hill, Sangam, Pathar Sahib, Spituk | Local | Hotel in Leh |
| Day 4 | Leh to Nubra over Khardung La; Diskit and the Hunder dunes | About 125 km | Camp in Nubra |
| Day 5 | Nubra to Pangong Lake over Wari La | About 160 km | Camp at Pangong |
| Day 6 | Pangong to Leh over Chang La; Thiksey, Hemis, Druk White Lotus School | About 160 km, plus the Hemis detour | Hotel in Leh |
| Day 7 | Airport drop | Airport transfer | Trip ends |
Days 1 to 3: Leh and Lamayuru
Leh is at about 3,500 m, so the first 24 hours are for rest and water, not sightseeing. Lamayuru, on day 2, is a long drive of about 120 km each way, but it sits at about the same height as Leh, so you see more without climbing higher while your body adjusts.
Day 3 is the Leh circuit: Shanti Stupa and Leh Palace, Magnetic Hill, the Sangam where the Indus and Zanskar meet, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib and Spituk Monastery, then the market.
Days 4 and 5: Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake
Day 4 crosses Khardung La into the Nubra Valley, with Diskit Monastery and a camel ride on the Hunder dunes. Day 5 goes straight from Nubra to Pangong Lake over Wari La, about 160 km, ending at a lakeside camp at about 4,200 m.
Days 6 and 7: back to Leh
The return crosses Chang La, then stops at Thiksey Monastery, Hemis Monastery and the Druk White Lotus School, known from the film 3 Idiots. Day 7 is the airport drop after breakfast.
Have only 6 days, or want to ride?
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Best time and cost
The Moon Land tour runs from May to September. It travels by Innova, Xylo or Ertiga-class vehicle with a driver-guide, with hotels and camps, breakfast and dinner, permits and one bike-riding day included. The price depends on your dates and group size, so ask us for a same-day quote. Flights to Leh, lunches and 5% GST are extra.
Questions
Is 7 days enough for Leh Ladakh?
Yes. Seven days from Leh covers Leh, Lamayuru, Khardung La, the Nubra Valley and Pangong Lake, with a rest day at the start.
Can you visit Nubra and Pangong in a 7-day Ladakh trip?
Yes. Day 4 goes to Nubra over Khardung La, day 5 from Nubra to Pangong, and day 6 back to Leh over Chang La.
How far is Lamayuru from Leh?
About 120 km, so the day trip is about 240 km there and back.
What is the highest point on a 7-day Ladakh itinerary?
Khardung La, at 5,359 m (17,582 ft), on the road from Leh to the Nubra Valley.
How much does a 7-day Leh Ladakh trip cost?
Our 7-day Moon Land tour is priced on request, because it depends on your dates and group size. Flights to Leh are not included.
