From Anything to Everything at Leh Market

The heart of Ladakh is the Leh market. A street market with many lanes and bylanes, all of which have small shops selling a variety of products. You might find everything here from shoes to clothes and woollen wear to jewellery. Buy carpets to shawls to souvenirs for your friends and family. You will find anything to everything at the Leh Market.


A Tibetan Refugee market is also set up here which sells locks, with unique carvings and artefacts. Leh Market also sells sonorous bowls prepared by a combination of nine metals like cymbals, decorative brass and copper trumpets. Find few old ladies selling jewelry and handicrafts in the Leh Market. It might be hard to communicate with them but they will always welcome you with open arms.


Some other popular items with tourists are Pashmina shawls, stoles and other woollen garments. Handmade woollen socks, gloves, caps and sweaters are also a favourite of tourists in this region. Then the market is also filled with carpets and hand weaved rugs in a range of prices.
Leh market, just 5 minutes away from Hotel Nalanda Ladakh is the perfect place to take on some souvenirs from your Leh, Ladakh trip. Apricots that grow abundantly in Ladakh are another popular gift that you can take back as a delicious souvenir from your trip to Ladakh.

Some good venues for shopping in Ladakh are:

∙             Ladakh Art Palace on the Main Bazaar Road

∙             Tibetan Handicraft Emporium on the Main Bazaar Road

∙             Ladakh Environment and Health Organization on the Main Bazaar Road

∙             Tibetan Handicraft Community Showroom in Choglamsar

∙             Cottage Industries Exposition in Changspa

∙             Ecology Centre in Changspa

∙             Women's Alliance in Changspa

Main markets in Leh are:

∙             Tibetan Market off Old Leh Road for clothes

∙             Moti Market near the Leh bus stand

∙             Leh Ladakh India offers tours to Leh and Ladakh.

6 nights and 7 days Ladakh Packages

For all those adventurous spirits Ladakh has loads to offer. Situated in the greater Himalayas, in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in North India, Ladakh has become one of the most popular summer holiday destinations in India. Ladakh packages which include riding across high altitude mountain passes, visiting monasteries, and camping by some stunning high altitude lakes are the major allure of this place. Besides spellbinding landscapes, Ladakh is renowned for its ancient Buddhist monasteries. It is often dubbed “Little Tibet” as it shares an international boundary with Tibet and plays host to a sizable population of Tibetan Buddhists.

If you travel often or want to explore your travel journey as an adventure junky then you must feel the taste of Ladakh by booking the 6 nights and 7 days Ladakh package we offer at Hotel Nalanda Ladakh. The overall idea is not to rush into anything while planning your trip. We will be there at the airport to pick you, and off you will go to your hotel rooms for a full day of recovery and high altitude acclimatization. Then enjoy a leisurely breakfast and slide on to your tourist shoes, as we take you to a visit to the Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery & Stok Palace Museum.

Hotel Nalanda Ladakh will take you to one of the most highly anticipated spots in Leh-Ladakh, the Khardung La pass at 18,380 feet above sea level, on an 80km round trip. Snap away those selfies and group photos while you pose on the world's highest motor-able road! This Ladakh package covers it all and Hotel Nalanda Ladakh will take care of your travel and schedule. All you have to do is pack your bags and visit us.

Know more about our 6 nights and 7 days’ Ladakh package:

Day 1: Arrive at Leh

Pickup and drop from the airport to Hotel Nalanda Ladakh. Enjoy a welcome drink of Kashmiri Kahwa and cookies upon arrival. Then a full day to acclimatize yourself to the high altitude of Leh.

Day 2: Leh – Local sightseeing

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and slide on to your tourist shoes, as we take you to a visit to the Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery & Stok Palace Museum. After lunch - Hall of Fame, Kali Mata, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Point and Sangam. Retire your boots for the night and let your body recharge for the next day.

Day 3: Leh-Nubra Valley

After breakfast we leave for Nubra Valley, driving across Khardung-la pass (alt: 18,380 ft). After descending from the pass, we drive on for sightseeing of Sumoor area. Later check into a fixed camp in the same area or drive across to Deskit for an overnight stay in a camp.

Day 4: Nubra Valley-Leh

In the morning we explore Deskit, Hundar and the Sand Dunes where you can enjoy a short camel safari using the double-humped Bactrian camel found here (optional on direct payment). Later drive back to Leh, reaching in the late afternoon/evening.

Day 5: Leh - Pangong Lake – Leh

Experience a full-day excursion to Pangong Lake (approx. 300kms round trip, located on the Indo-China Border), en-route crossing the Chang-la pass (alt: 17370 ft.)

Day 6: Leh half day sightseeing

Morning is at leisure. Afternoon visit Sangam (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers), Magnetic Point, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Kali Mata (Temple of Guardians in Spituk monastery) & Hall of Fame. Enjoy the remaining day exploring the markets in Leh, Ladakh. Rest overnight at the hotel, as you pack your bagful of memories to take back home.

8 nights and 9 days Ladakh Package

For all those adventurous spirits Ladakh has loads to offer. Situated in the greater Himalayas, in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in North India, Ladakh has become one of the most popular summer holiday destinations in India. Ladakh packages which include riding across high altitude mountain passes, visiting monasteries, and camping by some stunning high altitude lakes are the major allure of this place. Besides spellbinding landscapes, Ladakh is renowned for its ancient Buddhist monasteries. It is often dubbed “Little Tibet” as it shares an international boundary with Tibet and plays host to a sizable population of Tibetan Buddhists.

If you travel often or want to explore your travel journey as an adventure junky then you must feel the taste of Ladakh by booking the 8 nights and 9 days Ladakh package we offer at Hotel Nalanda Ladakh. The overall idea is not to rush into anything while planning your trip. We will be there at the airport to pick you, and off you will go to your hotel rooms for a full day of recovery and high altitude acclimatization. Then enjoy a leisurely breakfast and slide on to your tourist shoes, as we take you to a visit to the Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery & Stok Palace Museum.

Hotel Nalanda Ladakh will take you to one of the most highly anticipated spots in Leh-Ladakh, the Khardung La pass at 18,380 feet above sea level, on an 80km round trip. Snap away those selfies and group photos while you pose on the world's highest motor-able road! 

Know more about our 8 nights and 9 days Ladakh package :

Day 1: Arrive at Leh-Pickup and drop from the airport to Hotel Nalanda Ladakh. Enjoy a welcome drink of Kashmiri Kahwa and cookies upon arrival. Then a full day to acclimatize yourself to the high altitude of Leh.

Day 2: Leh – Local sightseeing-Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and slide on to your tourist shoes, as we take you to a visit to the Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery & Stok Palace Museum. After lunch - Hall of Fame, Kali Mata, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Point and Sangam. Retire your boots for the night and let your body recharge for the next day.

Day 3: Leh-Lamayuru-Uleytoko

In the morning drive down the Indus Valley on a tour of the Lamayuru (approx. 130kms.) circuit, famous for the dramatically located Lamayuru monastery and the adjoining ‘Moonland’ features. After sightseeing and lunch here, retrace the Leh route till Uleytokpo (60kms) and check into a fixed camp/resort for overnight stay.

Day 4: Uleytokpo– Leh 

After breakfast drive towards Leh, enroute visiting the 11th century Alchi Choskor, oldest surviving monastic heritage of Ladakh- a UNESCO listed heritage site. Thereafter, visit Sangam (confluence of Indus & Zanskar Rivers), Magnetic Point, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Kali Mata (Temple of Guardians in Spituk monastery) & Hall of Fame. Overnight in hotel.

Day 5: Leh Free day at Leh for rest. In the afternoon visit Shanti Stupa, Sankar Gompa, Leh Palace & the markets.

Day 6: Leh –Nubra Valley

After breakfast leave for Nubra Valley, driving across Khardong-la (alt: 18,380ft). After descending from the pass, drive on for sightseeing of Sumoor area and Samstaling Gompa. Later check into a fixed camp in the same area or drive across to Deskit / Hundar for overnight in a fixed camp or hotel.

Day 7:  Nubra Valley –Leh

In the morning visit / explore Deskit, Hundar and the Sand Dunes where you can enjoy a short camel safari using the double-humped Bactrian camel found here (optional on direct payment). Later drive back to Leh reaching in the late afternoon/evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8: Day Visit to Pangong Lake and return

Visit Pangong Lake and come back to Leh. Enjoy the remaining day exploring the markets in Leh, Ladakh. Rest overnight at the hotel, as you pack your bagful of memories to take back home.

Day 9: Departure from Leh

This Ladakh package covers it all and Hotel Nalanda Ladakh will take care of your travel and schedule. All you have to do is pack your bags and visit us.

Ladakh Packages - 3 nights and 4 days

For all those adventurous spirits Ladakh has loads to offer. Situated in the greater Himalayas, in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in North India, Ladakh has become one of the most popular summer holiday destinations in India. Ladakh packages which include riding across high altitude mountain passes, visiting monasteries, and camping by some stunning high altitude lakes are the major allure of this place. Besides spellbinding landscapes, Ladakh is renowned for its ancient Buddhist monasteries. It is often dubbed “Little Tibet” as it shares an international boundary with Tibet and plays host to a sizable population of Tibetan Buddhists.

If you travel often or want to explore your travel journey as an adventure junky then you must feel the taste of Ladakh by booking the 3 nights and 4 days Ladakh package we offer at Hotel Nalanda Ladakh. The overall idea is not to rush into anything while planning your trip. We will be there at the airport to pick you, and off you will go to your hotel rooms for a full day of recovery and high altitude acclimatization.

Hotel Nalanda Ladakh will take you to one of the most highly anticipated spots in Leh-Ladakh, the Khardung La pass at 18,380 feet above sea level, on an 80km round trip. Snap away those selfies and group photos while you pose on the world's highest motor-able road! 

Know more about our 3 nights and 4 days’ Ladakh package:

Day 1: Arrive at Leh

Pickup and drop from the airport to Hotel Nalanda Ladakh. Enjoy a welcome drink of Kashmiri Kahwa and cookies upon arrival. Then a full day to acclimatize yourself to the high altitude of Leh.

Day 2: Leh – Local sightseeing

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and slide on to your tourist shoes, as we take you to a visit to the Shey Palace, Thiksey Monastery & Stok Palace Museum. After lunch - Hall of Fame, Kali Mata, Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, Magnetic Point and Sangam. Retire your boots for the night and let your body recharge for the next day.

Day 3 – Leh - Khardungla – Leh

We are taking you to one of the most highly anticipated spots in Leh-Ladakh, the Khardung La pass. Enjoy the remaining day exploring the markets in Leh, Ladakh. Rest overnight at the hotel, as you pack your bagful of memories to take back home.

This Ladakh package covers it all and Hotel Nalanda Ladakh will take care of your travel and schedule. All you have to do is pack your bags and visit us.