How Much Does It Cost to Visit Leh-Ladakh?
Average daily budget: $1000-1500
What Leh-Ladakh costs per day, by travel style. Most visitors stay 7-10 days. Local currency: INR (Indian Rupee).
Daily budget by travel style
Budget$25-50/day
Mid-range$70-130/day
Luxury$200+/day
Thali meal at local dhaba: ₹150-250 ($1.80-3). Monastery entry: ₹30-100 ($0.40-1.20). Private SUV day hire: ₹3,500-6,000 ($42-72). Camping at Pangong: ₹1,500-3,000 ($18-36) per person including meals.
Where to stay, by price level
Leh Old Town / Changspa$
Guesthouses in Ladakhi family homes, rooftop views of the palace, walking distance to bazaar and restaurants
Leh Main Town$$
More hotels, reliable hot water, easier logistics, less atmosphere, good for base camp between excursions
Pangong / Nubra camp stays$$
Fixed tented camps on the lakeshore or sand dunes, cold at night, no frills, the entire point of being there