Ladakh Backpacker's Trail

Overview

Shared taxis, budget guesthouses and all the same jaw-dropping passes and lakes — Ladakh done light on the wallet for backpackers and students.

Highlights

• ●Budget guesthouse stays in Leh & Pangong
• ●Shared/group taxi sightseeing (cost-effective)
• ●Khardung La & Pangong Tso in one loop
• ●Leh monastery circuit — Hemis, Thiksey, Shey

Day-wise Itinerary

This itinerary is fully customizable — happy to tweak the pace, hotels or activities to suit your needs.

1. 1

   Day 1: Arrival in Leh

   Acclimatisation day at guesthouse, evening walk in Leh Market.

2. 2

   Day 2: Leh Local Sightseeing

   Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Magnetic Hill and Sangam by shared taxi group tour.

3. 3

   Day 3: Leh to Pangong Tso

   Cross Chang La, overnight budget camp/homestay at Pangong.

4. 4

   Day 4: Pangong to Leh

   Return drive via Chang La, evening free.

5. 5

   Day 5: Nubra Valley Day Trip

   Khardung La crossing, sand dunes at Hunder, return to Leh by evening.

6. 6

   Day 6: Departure

   Airport transfer from Leh.