Leh travel guide

Leh Tourism | Leh Guide

You're Going to Love Leh

With a population of 37,475, Leh is a must-see destination in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Leh has to offer.

When to visit Leh

Leh in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 19
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leh in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 19
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Leh in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -13 °C, with an average temperature of -7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 10 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Leh, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Leh

Plane

When flying to Leh, you’ll arrive at Leh (IXL), which is located 4 km from the city centre

Plane

When flying to Leh, you’ll arrive at Leh (IXL), which is located 4 km from the city centre

Airports near Leh

IXLLeh

Airlines serving Leh

United Airlines
Good (4,918 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (954 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,256 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (515 reviews)
Vistara
Good (174 reviews)
SpiceJet
Okay (63 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (339 reviews)

Where to stay in Leh

Average rates range from around C$ 54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 104 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Leh

Most booked hotels in Leh

The Grand Dragon Ladakh
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 253+

Renting a car in Leh

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 per litre in Leh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.53 and C$ 27.37.

Expect to pay C$ 1.72 per litre in Leh (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.53 and C$ 27.37.