This Himalaya family adventure holiday explores the best of Ladakh, or ‘Little Tibet’ as it’s otherwise known. Ladakh is a remote Himalayan region that’s an adventure playground all year round, with walking, rafting and cycling all high on the agenda. Your trip starts in Leh, where you’ll spend three days acclimatising to the (3,500m) altitude, and exploring the city’s bazaars, the former Royal Palace and the Peace Pagoda, or taking an optional jeep safari to the Khardung Pass, which at (5,602m) is one of the highest driveable roads on the planet. Having gotten used to being up high, the adventure begins in earnest with whitewater rafting on the Indus River, followed by a three-day trek through the mountains. Along the way you’ll walk past fertile fields, orchards and large, whitewashed Ladakhi homes, and traverse a wild, boulder strewn landscape home to Snow Leopards and Blue Sheep. History buffs can get their fix at the 11th century Alchi monastery and ruined Basgo Fort. There’s also a chance to see Bactrian Camels at a breeding farm. The trek is moderate and suitable for people with good general fitness, with walks of between three and five hours a day, and a few steep ascents and descents. As well as hotels, you’ll spend a night in a village homestay and four nights camping, though your tents will be set up and taken down for you, so all you’ll have to carry is your daypack.