Monastery Trail
Centuries-old gompas perched on ridges, from Thiksey at sunrise to the thousand-year-old murals at Alchi.
Things to do in Ladakh
Where, when, how hard, how much and what to know, for every activity from monastery mornings to frozen-river treks.
Centuries-old gompas perched on ridges, from Thiksey at sunrise to the thousand-year-old murals at Alchi.
Gentle Indus floats for families and roaring Zanskar rapids for thrill-seekers, in a high-desert canyon.
From the easy village-to-village Sham trek to the high passes of Markha and the frozen Chadar.
Ride the world’s great mountain roads on a Royal Enfield, with backup and a mechanic behind you.
Some of the darkest, driest skies on Earth, centred on the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve.
Track the ghost of the mountains in winter, and see ibex, blue sheep, kiang and black-necked cranes.
Ride double-humped Bactrian camels across the cold-desert sand dunes of the Nubra Valley.
Khardung La, Chang La, Tanglang La and Umling La: some of the highest motorable roads anywhere.
Cham masked dances, archery contests and New Year celebrations through the monastic calendar.
Walk on the frozen Zanskar river through a deep canyon in the heart of the Ladakhi winter.
Sleep in a Ladakhi home, eat skyu and butter tea, and help with the apricot harvest.
Descend from Khardung La to Leh on a supported downhill ride, or tour the Indus valley by bicycle.
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