About this Family Tour
Ladakh's magic, at a pace that works for kids and grandparents
Ladakh with the family is absolutely doable — the trick is pacing. This trip keeps things gentle: a full rest day in Leh, a relaxed low-altitude Sham Valley day the kids will love, and one big highlight — crossing Khardung La into Nubra Valley for a camel ride on the dunes.
We deliberately skip the long, high drives to Pangong so no one gets over-tired. Stays are comfortable hotels and a good Nubra guesthouse/camp, travel is by private vehicle you keep to yourselves, and we handle permits, transfers and carry oxygen.
Perfect for families with children or elderly parents who want the wonder of Ladakh without the exhausting bits. Want to add Pangong? We can, on request.
Trip Highlights
Fun for every generation
A Bactrian camel ride on the Hunder dunes — a kids' favourite
The quirky Magnetic Hill & the Indus–Zanskar Sangam
Cross Khardung La, one of the world's highest passes
Diskit Monastery & its giant Buddha statue
Comfortable stays & a private vehicle you keep to yourselves
Gentle pacing, permits & oxygen all handled
Trip Gallery
Glimpses from a family trip across Ladakh
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Five relaxed days built around the family
- Arrive at Leh airport; our team transfers the family to a comfortable hotel.
- A full, easy day of rest — essential for kids and elders adjusting to the altitude.
- A short, gentle evening walk near the hotel if everyone's feeling good; dinner and overnight in Leh.
- An easy, low-altitude day on the Sham Valley loop — Gurudwara Pathar Sahib, the fun "gravity-defying" Magnetic Hill, and the Indus–Zanskar Sangam.
- Stop at the Hall of Fame museum, which kids usually enjoy.
- Back in Leh, a relaxed visit to Shanti Stupa at sunset and a stroll through the market.
- Dinner and overnight in Leh.
- Drive up to Khardung La (~18,380 ft) for a quick photo stop at the top of the trip.
- Descend into Nubra and visit Diskit Monastery with its towering Maitreya Buddha.
- The highlight for the little ones — a Bactrian (double-humped) camel ride on the Hunder sand dunes.
- Dinner and overnight at a comfortable Nubra guesthouse or deluxe camp.
- A relaxed morning in Nubra — perhaps the village of Sumur or a riverside stroll.
- Drive back over Khardung La to Leh by afternoon.
- Free evening for family shopping, cafés and rest.
- Dinner and overnight in Leh.
- After breakfast, transfer to Leh airport for your onward flight.
- The family heads home with camel rides, high passes and mountain memories.
What's Included
Transparent pricing — no hidden surprises
- Airport pick-up & drop in Leh
- 4 nights stay — comfortable hotels in Leh & guesthouse/deluxe camp in Nubra
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private vehicle for the family throughout
- Inner Line Permits for Nubra & Sham Valley
- Oxygen cylinder & first-aid kit in the vehicle
- Experienced Ladakhi driver-cum-guide
- Yatraved trip coordination
- Airfare / train fare to and from Leh
- Lunches and all personal expenses
- Camel ride, monastery entry & camera charges
- Pangong Lake extension (available on request)
- 5% GST on package cost
- Any cost due to roadblocks or weather beyond our control
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
Things to Carry
A few family essentials for the high desert
Important Notes
Please read before booking
Altitude & Health: Leh is at ~11,500 ft. Day 1 rest is essential for kids and elders. Please tell us about any medical conditions in advance, and consult a doctor for very young children or anyone with heart/lung issues.
Family Rooms: We can arrange adjoining/family rooms and extra beds — share your group size and ages at booking so we set it up right.
ID & Permits: Carry original photo ID for every member. Nubra and Sham permits are mandatory — we arrange them, but need ID copies in advance.
Roads & Weather: Passes can close briefly for weather; we'll adjust the day order on the ground for the family's comfort and safety.
Connectivity: Only postpaid SIMs work (BSNL/Jio best), with little signal in Nubra's interior.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything a family needs to know before booking
Yes, with the right pace. This itinerary keeps altitude gentle — a rest day in Leh, a low Sham Valley day, and only Nubra as the higher leg. We carry oxygen and first-aid. Very young infants and anyone with heart or lung conditions should consult a doctor first.
Pangong involves long, high-altitude drives that can be tiring for kids and seniors. This trip focuses on gentler Sham Valley and Nubra instead. If your family is up for it, we can add Pangong on request.
Comfortable hotels in Leh and a good guesthouse or deluxe camp in Nubra, on a sharing basis. We can arrange family/adjoining rooms and extra beds — just tell us your group at booking.
Yes. Airport pick-up and drop, all sightseeing by private vehicle, and the Inner Line Permits for Nubra and the Sham Valley circuit are arranged and included.
June to September, when the weather is mild and Khardung La to Nubra is open. July and August are the warmest and most comfortable months for families.
