Practical info
Everything you need to know.
Honest filter
Built for a specific person.
This is for
The quietly exhausted. The successful and the burnt-out. The ones who have everything — except the time to feel alive.
The ones who want Ladakh, really want it — not as a checklist. The ones willing to slow down enough to notice what stillness feels like.
This is not
A vacation. It is a reset. The difference matters.
If you're looking for a checklist tour, a five-star spa, or a personal-records bootcamp — this won't be it. If you're not sure which side you're on, talk to Stanzin first.
Traveling solo?
Most guests come alone. Stanzin personally vets every participant. The group is small (15), the team is local, and safety at altitude is built into every day of the program. If you have specific concerns, raise them in your first message — Stanzin will answer honestly.
Practical details
Facts only.
- Cohort 1
- 3 July 2026 (Friday) – 11 July 2026 (Saturday)
- Cohort 2
- 17 July 2026 (Friday) – 25 July 2026 (Saturday)
- Cohort 3
- 31 July 2026 (Friday) – 8 August 2026 (Saturday)
- Cohort 4
- 14 August 2026 (Friday) – 22 August 2026 (Saturday)
- Group size
- 15 guests
- Location
- Leh, Pangong, Hanle, Changthang Valley
- Fee
- ₹99,000 per person (twin sharing) · ₹1,29,000 (single room) — all-inclusive, excludes airfare. Early bird pricing — rates increase as each cohort date approaches.
- Booking
- Full payment confirms your slot — ₹99,000 twin sharing or ₹1,29,000 single room. (That's under ₹17,000 per day — coaching, accommodation, all meals, and transport included.)
- Payment
- Direct bank transfer or UPI. Payment details shared after your conversation with Stanzin.
- Refund policy
- Full refund 60+ days before arrival, minus a ₹10,000 admin fee. 30–59 days: 50% refund. Under 30 days: non-refundable, but transferable to a future cohort once.
- Fitness
- Moderate. Comfortable walking 2–3 hours. No athletic background needed.
- Age
- 25–55 typical. Others welcome — let's talk first.
- Doctor's clearance
- Required for 55+ or any altitude-sensitive condition. See the altitude note below.
- Travel insurance
- Strongly recommended. Choose a policy that covers high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation.
- Connectivity
- Pangong village (Days 3–4) has no signal — by design. Hanle (Days 5–6) is BSNL only, intermittent at best. Leh days have working WiFi. Plan to be away from screens for the middle stretch. Most guests say it's the part they remember most.
- Bringing a group
- Stanzin runs a few private cohorts a year — same 8 days, your people only. Sweet spot is 10–20. Smaller groups are possible too, priced on a custom per-person basis. Founders, partner groups, families. Fill the form on the home page and mention your group — Stanzin will come back to you personally within 24 hours.
- Weather in late June / July
- Dry and sunny in the valleys (15–25°C daytime) but cold at altitude (0–10°C at Pangong and Hanle). Layers are essential. A packing list is shared before arrival.
- Inner Line Permit
- Required for Pangong and Hanle. Stanzin's team handles the permits. You just need a valid government ID.
- Extending your stay
- Many guests add 2–3 days in Leh before or after. Stanzin can recommend guesthouses.
Operated by Stanzin Yangzom. Registered in Leh, Ladakh.