Ladakh Photography Tour
Join us for an epic road trip through the Land of High Passes
Highlights of the Tour
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- Leh, the capital of Ladakh
- Indus Valley & Nubra Valley
- Buddhist monasteries & the daily life of monks
- Lamayuru monastery
- Tso Moriri & Tsokar lakes
- Nomadic mountain peoples
- Stok, the Royal village of Ladakh
- Heritage houses and the families caring for them
12-Days
June 16 – 27, 2025 – !!! New Dates !!!
Tour Price
USD $3,950 (single supplement $500)
Group Size
Small group: 3-6 Participants.
We believe in quality, personalised tuition, and so our host-to-guest ratio is always 1:6 or better.
Accommodation
Effort Level
Gallery
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Available Privately
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Themes:
Landscapes ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Local life ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Architecture ★ ★
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Heavenly Ladakh
Awesome though the photography was, it’s really only half oh what I got. The experience and the planning of the 2 weeks was meticulous and flawless. My need for a break from work, mental peace and clarify was fulfilled. This trip has fulfilled both my artistic and spiritual hunger…. read more
Julley Ladakh!
…everything went like clockwork. Details were taken care of behind the scenes and never interfered with our itinerary and shooting.
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Dream a Little…
Here’s what we’ll see on our 12-Day Ladakh Photography Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Leh
Welcome to Leh, the capital of Ladakh, a small desert town at 11,800ft/3,600m encircled by a vista of Himalayan peaks. After a short drive to the hotel, you’ll have the remainder of the day to relax and acclimatise to the altitude. We’ll meet in the evening for dinner and get to know each other better before the adventure begins the next day!
Day 2: Leh/Indus Valley
Our first day of adventuring starts in a leisurely fashion, exploring the traditional mountain architecture of the Indus Valley, taking its name from the river that winds its way through the valley to the north. We’ll visit the most visually stunning of the Indus monasteries in Shey Palace and the imposing Thiksey, where we may have our first opportunity to meet Buddhist monks. We’ll also call in at a secret monastery hidden in the mountains with an incredible lamp room, blackened over time, presenting incredible people opportunities. The evening will be spent at your leisure in Leh.
Day 3: Leh – Lamayuru
After breakfast we’ll drive to Lamayuru village, located in the almost-lunar landscape to the west of Leh (130km/4hrs). The desert mountain vistas are like something from another planet, and there will be plenty of opportunities along the way to stop and indulge in some landscape photography. Lamayuru is home to what we think is one of Ladakh’s most visually commanding monasteries. We’ll have the unique opportunity to spend the night in Lamayuru, something very few tourists do, to really maximise our time with this incredibe example of Ladakhi architecture. We’ll spend the evening relaxing in a local hotel/guest house.
Day 4: Lamayuru – Alchi – Leh
After breakfast we’ll drive back toward Leh, calling in at Alchi, an ancient monastery considered to be one India’s Seven Ancient Wonders. We’ll have a chance to enjoy a local lunch before continuing our drive, winding our way through the mountains to Likir Monastery, home to a copper-gilded Buddha from the 16th century. Here we may have the opportunity to meet with local monks, and we’ll photograph the temple against a backdrop of desert mountains, before spending the evening in Leh.
Day 5: Leh – Nubra Valley
We’ll begin the morning with a drive to Nubra Valley, crossing the Khardongla Pass, one of the world’s highest motorable passes (complete with the one of the world’s highest coffee shops). We’ll take opportunities to stop along the way to photograph shrines and prayer flags in the snow, as well as a host of landscape offerings. In Nubra, we’ll have the chance to witness camel trekking against an incredible vista of sand dunes and rocky mountains (the double-humped camel is found only in this region, so far as India is concerned). We’ll finish the day at the beautiful Hunder Monastery, where we’ll be able to photograph Buddhist novices studying, as well as a huge seated Buddha facing to the west, glowing in the sun during the day’s last light with a distant mountain monastery behind it.
Day 6: Nubra
After breakfast we’ll drive into another part of the Nubra Valley to Sumur Village; here we’ll have the chance to photograph a much greener, oasis village where we can walk around and engage with locals, witness people kneeling before prayer wheels, and explore the unique street photography possibilities presented in a place with no other tourists. We’ll also call in at a nearby school where we can meet Buddhist novices, and we’ll have the chance to photograph women in traditional Ladakhi clothing. We’ll spend the night in the village.
Day 7: Nubra – Leh
After a relaxed start to the morning and some breakfast, we’ll drive back to Leh (5-6hrs, inc. lunch stop). Depending on the time of our arrival, we may have the chance to review our images, including an engaging group discussion, as well as learn some of the secrets of post-production to help bring the images we’ve captured so far to another level.
Day 8: Leh
We’ll start early to witness morning prayer at Thiksay Monastery. The temple is incredibly photogenic and there are a large number of Buddhist monks living here, giving us a more-or-less guaranteed opportunity to capture images of praying Buddhist novices. After breakfast, we’ll have a chance to rest a little before heading back out for the afternoon. We’ll start with Namgyal Tsemo, a temple built in the 16th century, with its incredible vantage point over the valley below.
Day 9: Leh – Tso Moriri lake
We’ll start the morning with a drive out through the wilderness to Tso Moriri Lake (220km east of Leh). There will be plenty of opportunities to stop to photograph beautiful landscapes along the way. We should arrive at the lake in mid-afternoon, just before the light becomes most photogenic (all going well with the weather). In the evening we’ll travel to the nomad village of Korzok, where we’ll have the chance to see and photograph an entirely different way of life, with people living in small traditional Ladakhi yurt-like tents. We’ll stay in basic accommodation nearby.
Day 10: Tso Moriri Lake – Tso Kar Lake – Leh
We’ll start the morning with a drive to Tsokar Lake, stopping along the way visit the unique geo-thermal hot springs near Puga. The landscape will change dramatically on the way to the lake as we traverse India’s second-highest pass before descending into another lunar landscape. The saltwater lake is an unusual sight with unique photographic opportunities, including bird photography for the wildlife enthusiasts. Once done here, we’ll head back to Leh.
Day 11: Leh – Stok, the Royal village of Ladakh
After breakfast, we’ll enjoy some time at a local market. Here we’ll see local sellers, bakers, and a whole host of other people going about their daily business. At lunch time we’ll head to Gyab-Thago Heritage Home in Stok, the Royal Village of Ladakh. Here we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch with a local family before proceeding to photograph them in their incredible, old home. Many of the family members will be wearing traditional Ladakhi clothing, making for a truly unique local experience. We’ll enjoy our final meal together in Leh in the evening, before saying our farewells.
Day 12: Leh departure
After an early breakfast, transfer to Kushok Bakula terminal for your flight to Delhi. Time to say your final farewell to Ladakh.
Inclusions and Exclusions
What's Included:
Daily breakfast at the hotel, Farewell Dinner, chilled drinking water on all excursions, and other meals/drinks as specified.
What's Excluded:
Meals, drinks and snacks beyond those specified.
General Information
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We’ll need a 30% deposit by International Bank Transfer to reserve your dates, with final payment being due 45 days prior to departure.
WHAT IF I NEED TO CANCEL?
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